Photoshop Elements 9 Rocks

I just picked up the latest version of Photoshop Elements (9) and was truly amazed at how much they have packed into this $66 (eBay) program. It truly rivals the full version of Photoshop ($690) from just a couple of years ago.

It is missing a few of the "bells and whistles" that are in the full version but

is totally adequate for the beginner to advance amateur photographer and even for the aspiring professional.

If you want to learn the secrets of print enhancement, that previously only the professionals, could do, come to my February 20 Workshop.
603-749-4777

Winter Children's Portrait Special

Save up to 75% on children's portraiture this Winter

at Gene Paltrineri Photography.

Call for special sessions and fees.

603-749-4777

Winter Photography Workshops

Do you want more out of your photography hobby?

Do you want to learn how to see photographically?

Do you want to learn how to turn your snapshots into works of art?

Learn from Master Photographer Craftsman Gene Paltrineri

Workshop One -

Print Enhancement

Sunday, Feb 20 - 2-5 PM

Learn how to use Photoshop Elements to enhance your images.

Learn retouching secrets to make your subjects look years younger and pounds lighter.

Learn secrets that will make your images jump off the page.

(If you do not have Photoshop Elements, we can provide a copy for as little as $25)

Bring your laptop and have fun.

Fee: $75 ($50 if you register before Feb 1)

Workshop Two

Beyond Basic Photography

Sunday Feb 27 and Mar 6, 2-5 PM

For those who have been taking pictures for years but want to learn how to bring their photography to the next level.

Learn Lighting and Composition secrets that will make people say "WOW" when they see your new images.

Two day course includes a 40 page workbook.

Fee: $125 ($95 if you register before Feb 1)

Workshop Three

Recharge your Creativity

Sunday Mar 13, 2-5 PM

A perfect workshop for those advanced photographers who want to think outside the box.

This will be a hands on workshop with exercises to will teach you to see the world differently and enhance the creativity that you have locked inside.

Fee $75 ($50 if you register before Feb 1)

Class size is limited to six (6) participants to ensure personalized attention

Register today to avoid having to wait for the next session.

Private and group lessons available on many photographic topics.

Call 603-749-4777 for more information

Baby Portrait Special

Capture your baby's first years in portraits you will cherish a lifetime.

They grow so fast.Don't miss a single stage of development of your child

from newborn "parts" portraits,

then five more times through their first year

plus a framed, custom matted print of your favorite six images.

Regularly $550

Only $99 to the first nine(9) callers

(sorry that's all we can accept each month since we take so much time with each baby! Thanks Gene)

Call 749-4777 to reserve your sessions.

New Photo Opportunities

Think Positive!
The new snow and freezing rain will present some fantastic photo opportunities.
Don't forget to protect your camera.

2012 Senior Special

Running my Basic and Advanced Photography Workshops today. We will schedule the next set of Workshops in March.

Winter Photography Tip #3

Batteries do not work as well when cold. When on an extended photo treks in the cold, carry extra batteries, in a plastic bag, inside your coat.

Winter Photography Tip 2

Enjoy photographing the beautiful winter scenes but do not ruin your camera in the process.
When coming in from the cold, your camera will often fog up from the warmer, more humid air inside. This can cause damage outside and inside your camera.
1. Never wipe off your lens with a paper towel. Always use a lens tissue or you may permanently scratch your lens.
2. To prevent the condensation, place your camera in a sealable plastic bag, while still outside, and then allow your camera to warm up inside, while inside the bag.

Winter Photography Tip 1

When photographing the snow, does it come out gray for you?
The reason is that your internal meter will automatically expose to make the subject gray.
It will make a black cat gray or white snow gray unless you do something to compensate.
Most modern cameras have exposure compensation.
If snow is the predominant subject in your image, set your exposure compensation to +0.5 to +2.0 depending on how bright it is.
Check you camera manual for how to do this for your camera.

Two other, more accurate, methods to achieve a correct exposure is to:
1. Bring a gray card and expose for that with your camera meter
2. Use an incident light meter to measure the light striking your subject.