Luminar Neo Fall Update - and what it means for the DPM Luminar course
Hello Reader, On the 15th Skylum announced what is coming for Luminar Neo this fall. So I want to ensure you have all the information you need about that whether you are a current Luminar user or considering getting it. IMPORTANT: Make sure you read the entire email for information related to the Luminar Neo course, updates to the lessons, and how it affects you (whether you are already a student or are thinking about buying the course - HINT: discount code below!) I made a video walk-through...
READ POSTThe Photo Muse by DPM - Film, Flowers, and Fabulous Updates
Hi Reader, Fun and random fact about Darlene I have been doing photography since I was about 13 when my parents gave me a Yashica 35mm film camera. My first one! It was similar to the one below, I even had a case like this. That camera got me started on a lifelong journey and love affair with photography. I took photos of my dog and my family, and when I got to high school I was in the photography club and took yearbook photos. A two-year photography program at our local technical school was...
READ POSTDPM Newsletter - The Photo Muse Week 13 - March 29th, 2024
Hi Reader, Fun and random fact about Darlene If you've watched any of our livestreams or attended any of my webinars, you may already know that we have two cats that we love to pieces. But you may not know I was deathly allergic to them most of my life and had to avoid even being in the room with a cat. With the assistance of some alternative treatments (by my chiropractor no less), cats are no longer an issue for me. Now they sleep with me, on me, and I regularly snuggle my face in their...
READ POSTDPM Newsletter - The Photo Muse Week 12 - March 22nd, 2024
Hello Reader! Fun and random fact about Darlene I'll share something about myself each week that you might not know. Here is this week's fun fact: You may know I'm not tall, but did you know that I'm only 5'0"? My husband, Rob, is 6"2" so we make quite a pair. What I lack in height I more than make up for in volume (voice). Just ask any of my part photo tour participants. ;-) Me and Rob in Bisbee, AZ copper mine circa 2010. At the Biosphere 2 in Tucson, AZ. Early in my photography career, I...
READ POSTDPM newsletter - The Photo Muse Week 11 - March 15th, 2024
Hi Reader, Welcome to week 11, I can't believe we're already this far into 2024! Do you like the new banner at the top of the email? I thought the old camera and typewriter in the image just screamed "photography newsletter" and fit with the name. I designed the banner, and am pretty proud of it, if I do say so myself. ;-) FAQs Answered The following are some questions that have come in from new subscribers to this newsletter. Here is a short answer for each and some additional resources to...
READ POSTWeekly Photo Muse #9 - A Newsletter by DPM
Hello Reader, This week in the Photo Muse, I've got a couple of great new videos for you, some Sony award-winning images, more of your questions answered and a survey to get your opinion on something we're considering doing. Side note, what do you think of the new name for the newsletter - Photo Muse? It's a play on the word news, and the dictionary defines muse as "an inspiration" which I hope that this email is for you each week. Videos for you to watch Let's start with videos. Last Sunday...
READ POSTLearn how to master light and layers with this week's tips
Hi Reader This week I have some great tips and tutorials for you that will help you become a master of both light and the ever-elusive - layers! First up is a new article by guest author and portrait photographer, Eldeen Pickett on creating fabulous portraits with just one light! It's not as hard as you might think and you don't need a lot of fancy or expensive gear. Check it out - you can even do this in your living room! Second, is another tutorial about using light, but this time in the...
READ POSTLearn all about layers - LIVE today in 75 minutes come join me!
Hello Reader, I wanted to make sure you knew about the live editing topic I will be covering today because it's one of the things I get asked about the most and that is . . . Working with layers and how to make a photo composite out of two or more images combined into one. This is a YouTube event which means it's no charge for you to come watch and join in the chat. All you have to do is CLICK HERE or on the video image above at the scheduled time which is 4 pm EST (2 pm MST, 1 pm PST, 9 pm...
READ POSTThink you know how to use Lightroom pretty well? Take the quiz and find out
Hello Reader, Have you been using Lightroom for a while now? How confident are you in using it? Do you think you know Lightroom pretty well? If so, answer the following questions and see how you make out (the answers are at the end of this email). Keep in mind that if you get less than 100%, don't beat yourself up. Just keep reading the rest of the email to find out how you can level up your editing skills and save! The DPM December Event is now on - save up to 60%! Lightroom Classic Quiz 20...
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