Professionals can shoot freely, preview images, and not worry about the cost of film when they master the enhancement capabilities of the powerful digital imaging program Adobe Photoshop. This approach to navigating the digital camera universe details the technical and creative changes that digital cameras have brought to traditional film photography. How a digital camera's features must be set differently from a film camera's to ensure correct digital exposure, color rendition, and resolution for high-quality, well-balanced images is thoroughly discussed. From the camera to the desktop, photographers learn how to cultivate a seamless digital workflow that can be applied to a studio or lab of any size. The preview stage, with tips on workflow output with slides, Web galleries, proof sheets, and prints is emphasized, providing photographers with the image techniques that can make or break the sale. A cache of the author's self-assignments, personal anecdotes, and insights are included to help photographers analyze scenes, develop ideas, and put their artistic vision into action with their new set of digitally enhanced tools.
Kevin Kubota, of Kubota PhotoDesign Inc., has been photographing since 1980, and doing it professionally since 1990. He is a wedding and portrait photographer with images that speak to the heart - filled with emotion, joy, intimacy, and impact. His studio photographs high-end clients in his home base in Central Oregon and nationwide.
Kevin Kubota has previously been named one of the "Top 10 Wedding Photographers in the World" by American Photo Magazine. His wedding, portrait and commercial photography Web site is www.KubotaPhotoDesign.com.
His wedding and portrait work has been featured in magazines such as Rangefinder, Studio Photography & Design, Popular Photography, and Shutterbug, as well as in photography books such as, The Best of Portrait Photography and The Best of Wedding Photojournalism by Bill Hurter, and others. His images have been featured in Nikon advertisements, calendars, trade show displays, and he was selected as the Nikon "Legend Behind the Lens" #2 on the Nikon website.
Kubota Image Tools grew from the digital experience of Kevin who began pioneering the field of completely digital wedding photography in the 1990s. As one of the first photographers to master digital imaging, Kevin became inspired to share his experience and natural teaching ability with other photographers. He has successfully trained thousands of photographers to make the digital transition and continuously empowers existing digital photographers with new, effective workflow ideas and outstanding Photoshop® techniques.
Wiley Publishing will begin sending copies of his newest book: Kevin Kubota's Lighting Notebook: 101 Lighting Styles and Setups for Digital Photographers™, to bookstores across the country during the Fall of 2011. This complete book will provide details for how Kevin used and controlled light to capture a wide range of stunning photographs, with each picture brought to life under a different type of lighting environment. Using his experience from over 20 years as a photographer, each photo will include:
* an overhead diagram showing the locations of the photographer, subject, and each piece of lighting equipment used
* a complete list of lighting equipment used, including brand and model info
* a step-by-step summary of what Kevin encountered that led to his chosen lighting setup
Along with the release of the Lighting Notebook is the companion iPhone® and iPad® App. The interactive App will provide a convenient, portable resource for your lighting questions. Featuring hands-on tutorials with lighting diagrams, sample images, and "How It's Done" videos, the Lighting Notebook App is nothing short of a pro lighting workshop on-the-go. For more information on the Lighting Notebook app, please visit: www.KubotaImageTools.com/Lighting-Notebook
Rarely does the photo industry see an educator with an equal balance of recognized artistry, technical expertise, gifted teaching ability, and the energy to inspire and motivate other photographers to push themselves to completely new levels of vision and success.
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Contact:
Andrea Walker, PR, Kubota Photo Design, Inc.
(877) 330-4330 ext. 723
pr@kubotaimagetools.com
