Mark Morrow
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Roanoke, VA, United States
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Is a tethered workflow right for me?
Tethered capture is the ability to simultaneously photograph, offload and preview capture results via high-definition monitor. → Read More
Three keys to adding interest to landscape images
Far and away my favorite subject to photograph for relaxation and practice is the Landscape venue. Here's how to add interest. → Read More
Six ways to work through a creative block
Creative block is a daily reality for many photographers and artists regardless how common, extraordinary or abstract the subject matter. → Read More
Reverse lens macro — exploring life at full-scale
Reverse lens macro is one way of creating macro images. As with any specialized area of photography, the art of macro photography. → Read More
Making the most of a mediocre sky
In this video, we'll be exploring one effective solution to make the most of any dull or mediocre sky by way of a Photoshop to LuminarAI (plugin) workflow. → Read More
Harnessing Speech to Text for enhanced SEO in Premiere Pro
Adobe recently added a potential game-changer to the Premiere Pro subscriber arsenal of creative tools. Previously available only at the enterprise level, the July 2021 release (version 15.4) saw the addition of Speech to Text, Automated Transcription and Caption Styling options to the Creative Cloud platform. Powered by Adobe Sensei, these tools are scary-good in […] → Read More
Photofocus Road Trip: To Roanoke, VA and back again
Virginia is a state steeped in a rich history with a rugged, natural beauty. From the monuments and museums to the north, to the endless rolling hills and lush farmland of the central regions, to the beautiful mountain vistas and valleys of the southwestern climbs, to the wetlands and beaches of the eastern seaboard -- Virginia is filled end-to-end with friendly communities and a wealth of… → Read More
Four Photoshop Actions to fast-track your portrait workflow
Exploring my own workflow habits has led to the creation of a number of automated Actions and presets that are invaluable to my processing routine. Today I’m going to take a look at four Photoshop Actions to streamline your portrait editing workflow. Whether lifting exposure around the face, smoothing the skin, adjusting for brightness around […] → Read More
Edging the competition with the Genaray Trailblazer T40D
Nothing even comes close to the level of quality and connectivity we find at the Trailblazer’s price point, making it one of the most potent values on the market today. While I tend to be a creature of habit when it comes to gear these days, a recent upswell in video demand has me exploring […] → Read More
To meter or not to meter — is that a question?
When first experimenting with off-camera flash and strobe, one of the biggest challenges can be locating the ideal flash power setting for a given subject and scene. If the flash setting is too low, the result will likely be flat and underexposed. Too high, and we get an unappealing ‘flashed’ look. When using off-camera flash, […] → Read More
Tips for restoring scanned slides and negatives
If you’ve had the pleasure of converting film slides of days-gone-by to the digital format, you may have experienced that bittersweet feeling of excitement mingled with a tinge of disappointment upon first viewing the dust, debris and fiber-laden results accumulated in closets, basements and attics worldwide. Building on a previous post, “Digitally Converting Slides and […] → Read More
Tips for restoring scanned slides and negatives
If you’ve had the pleasure of converting film slides of days-gone-by to the digital format, you may have experienced that bittersweet feeling of excitement mingled with a tinge of disappointment upon first viewing the dust, debris and fiber-laden results accumulated in closets, basements and attics worldwide. Building on a previous post, “Digitally Converting Slides and […] → Read More
Tips on using circular polarizing filters
One of the major challenges in landscape photography is managing reflected light, especially when working around water. The single best way to subdue reflection is to use a circular polarizing filter (B&H | Amazon) to control the amount of scattered light across the lens in full sun. Polarizing filters are ideal for contrasting clouds against […] → Read More
Tips on using circular polarizing filters
One of the major challenges in landscape photography is managing reflected light, especially when working around water. The single best way to subdue reflection is to use a circular polarizing filter (B&H | Amazon) to control the amount of scattered light across the lens in full sun. Polarizing filters are ideal for contrasting clouds against […] → Read More
Mobile Mondays: How to enable screen recording on your iPhone
Whether recording detailed in-app tutorials or processing videos for co-workers, friends and family, one of the most effective ways to learn — for myself, at least — is by observing the screen experiences of others. For those using the Apple mobile ecosystem, the ability to create and share insights in real-time has never been easier. […] → Read More
Six ways to work through creative block
In the world of photography and visual content creation, the pressure to develop fresh new ideas can be an unending challenge. Creative block is a daily reality for many photographers and artists regardless how common, extraordinary or abstract the subject matter. While the technical issues encountered can be far and wide, many times the problems […] → Read More
Is a tethered workflow right for me?
Tethered capture, or the ability to simultaneously photograph, offload and preview capture results via high-definition monitor, is one of the more liberating conveniences a photographer can experience. Having the ability to trigger a camera remotely is an invaluable enough luxury on its own. However, the ability to further preview and precisely dial-in the important aspects […] → Read More
Adding interest with Adjustment Layers in Aurora HDR
Harness the selective adjustment power of Aurora HDR and the flexibility of working in a layered pre-processing workflow. → Read More
Photo of the Day: VitraHaus
Category: Architecture Photograph: VitraHaus, by Kay Gaensler. Originally shared on the Photofocus Flickr community, right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the site, please read this... → Read More
Photo of the Day: Chicago Sunset
Category: Architecture Photograph: 3/365 Chicago Sunset, by Jeremy VanderMeer. Originally shared on the Photofocus Flickr community, right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the site, ... → Read More