Steve Crane

Fascinating Process

I’m catching up on a few month’s worth of podcasts and just listening to episode 384 of The Candid Frame featuring an interview with Anya Anti, a fine art photographer whose work is in a similar vein to that of Margeritha Introna, who visited our club recently. The photograph “Butterflies in my Stomach” was specifically mentioned withContinue reading “Fascinating Process”

Western Cape Interclub Competition 2017

Last night saw the completion of the Western Cape Interclub Photographic Competition for 2017, at an event held in the CR Swart Auditorium at Sanlam’s head office in Bellville. Helderberg Photographic Society were the hosting club, perhaps for the last time as there are moves underway to move to more collaborative management of the competition;Continue reading “Western Cape Interclub Competition 2017”

5 Day Deal

Every year for the past few years a number of prominent photographers, software vendors and authors have joined together to offer the 5 Day Deal, a collection of photographic tools and educational materials at a fraction of their normal cost. The deal is on again at the moment and you might like to check itContinue reading “5 Day Deal”

Visiting photographer for 11 October meeting

On Wednesday 11 October we have a review meeting and our visiting reviewer will be fine art photographer Margherita Introna. You may wish to visit her site before the meeting to see the kind of work she does.

Worldwide Photo Walk: A second local walk has opened

There are still plenty of slots available for the Stellenbosch walk I mentioned in my previous post but a second local walk has been announced that will follow a route from Muizenberg to St James and back. This walk also has plenty of slots available so there is now a choice for locals. Bear in mindContinue reading “Worldwide Photo Walk: A second local walk has opened”

Worldwide Photo Walk

The annual Kelby Worldwide Photowalk is almost upon us again, and it’s the 10th anniversary year. The date of the event is 7 October 2017 and there is one local walk scheduled so far for Stellenbosch. Go and join this walk or keep an eye on the site for other walks that might be plannedContinue reading “Worldwide Photo Walk”

Photo Links #64

Software Correcting Difficult-to-Remove Spots in Lightroom How to "Spray On" Lightroom Presets – Lightroom Killer Tips Lightroom Coffee Break: Selecting a Template for Impromptu Slideshow – YouTube Layer Mask Lightroom mobile – how to use the camera and sync with the cloud | The Lightroom Queen How to Get Your Adobe Lightroom Presets into LightroomContinue reading “Photo Links #64”

Photo Links #63

Software Photoshop CS6 gets Dehaze thanks to these handy free presets – DIY Photography Quick Tip: Refining Local Adjustments in Lightroom Lightroom mobile – workflow overview | The Lightroom Queen Choose where in Lightroom Desktop, Your Lightroom Mobile Photos Are Stored – Lightroom Killer Tips How to Use Your Camera’s Color Profiles in Lightroom PhotoContinue reading “Photo Links #63”

Photo Links #62

Software A Beginner's Guide to the Pen Tool In Photoshop | Fstoppers Lightroom mobile – who can use it? | The Lightroom Queen How to Create a Lomo Effect Using Only Lightroom | Fstoppers The Fill Command in Photoshop CC « Julieanne Kost's Blog A Unique Way to Convert Images to Black and White |Continue reading “Photo Links #62”

Photo Links #61

Software Grid, Guides, and Ruler Shortcuts in Photoshop CC « Julieanne Kost’s Blog Google Nixes Nik: Some History and Some Thoughts – Photo Tips @ Earthbound Light How do I reorganize my Folders panel? | The Lightroom Queen 10 Tips for Working with Filters in Photoshop CC « Julieanne Kost's Blog You probably don’t knowContinue reading “Photo Links #61”