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2013-05-20 04:01:43 (8 comments, 19 reshares, 260 +1s)

Tomorrow will be a showtime! Studio is covered with protective film and I ma ready to do some crazy stuff, in preparation for upcoming online workshop. Need to create a "test" shot in a few days:
http://www.photigy.com/advertising-studio-photography-online-workshop-perfume-liquid-splash/
#liquidphotography  
P.S Watch for www.Photigy.com updates, in 5 hours we'll have a new cool tutorial published!

2013-05-20 03:00:53 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 27 +1s)

Wow, this is amazing! Thank you guys!!!

Yesterday I've posted a referral link to Copy online storage service, asking for a little help of getting some extra storage for Photigy.com readers (this is where I spend most of my Dropbox Pro  and GDrive space, using them to share RAW and PSD files for my articles on Photigy), and see what I've got by the end of today!
This is unbelievable, thank you everyone!

Hope you liked my "Kick-in" studio tutorial I posted earlier, and I hope Amazon S3 won;t rip me off for the traffic you guys generated while downloading 600Gb of the video:-)

Can we push it a little more and make it 2TB? Would be cool, here is the link: https://copy.com?r=10YAox    you'll get 5Gb extra, and I'll get it too.
Thank you!

2013-05-19 03:22:35 (8 comments, 23 reshares, 121 +1s)

Ok, lets share something #inspirational   for #inspirationalsaturday  :
Top 13 "Milk Splash" images from the best photographers

http://www.photigy.com/top-10-milk-splash-images-photographers/
Cool stuff, check it out

2013-05-18 21:21:36 (91 comments, 80 reshares, 334 +1s)

Just signed to Copy, looks like a cool file sharing service! A good addition to Dropbox and GDrive: I use them a lot, over 200Gb is already filled with files (most of them a source RAW and PSD files for my photography tutorials and gear tests on Photigy).
Would you like to get a free Copy account and help me to get a little more storage form their referral program? It has many unique features and I am sure I'll find a good use of them. Sing in here, its FREE:
https://copy.com?r=10YAox
Thank you!

P.S  As my Thank you for those who signed, here is the link to download  "kick-in" video tutorial about studio lighting: continues v.s strobe, softbox v.s non-softsbox and more!  Comment here and share and enjoy your free tutorial: https://s3.amazonaws.com/photigy/downloads/Tabletop-course-freebie.mov.zip

2013-05-18 03:43:51 (9 comments, 7 reshares, 215 +1s)

Photographing a photographer who photograph a photographer :-))
Spent evening on the lake after our dinner, was fun!

2013-05-17 02:58:55 (345 comments, 205 reshares, 1847 +1s)

Caption? 
Please be creative:-))

2013-05-16 13:05:05 (14 comments, 37 reshares, 277 +1s)

How to photograph glassware on a black background: Studio photography tutorial:
http://www.photigy.com/photography-lessons-how-to-photograph-glassware-on-a-black-background/
Pretty interesting BTS, will help you if you ever need to shoot glass and beverages on a black (dark) background

P.S This e-tut was originally posted on Pixiq in 2011, but since Pixiq is gone, we'll have in on Photigy: such stuf shouldn't get lost!
#ProPhotoTips  

2013-05-15 01:56:26 (33 comments, 5 reshares, 257 +1s)

Wow, today is a special day!
Look what I found at the front door when we got back to home after the dinner. Somebody dropped?

Bye-Bye Canon, going to sell few macro lenses and other stuff that I am not going to need in studio anymore. Will keep DSLR for outdoors only. 
Soon will post my review of the lens (this is Hasselblad HC 120mm F4.0 macro) on Photigy gear: http://www.photigy.com/gear/

2013-05-14 14:02:39 (0 comments, 3 reshares, 22 +1s)

Learning Studio Product Photography: Review and Critique (05-10-2013)
http://www.photigy.com/learning-studio-product-photography-review-and-critique-05-10-2013/
Catching up with Photigy Critique and Reviews. Enjoy:-)

2013-05-13 13:11:11 (8 comments, 10 reshares, 99 +1s)

Professional Photography Gear News at Photigy
http://www.photigy.com/professional-photographer-gear-and-software-news-05-13-13/
New digital backs, lesnes end more. Thank you +Maxim Dupliy for collecting them:-)

2013-05-13 04:20:13 (12 comments, 11 reshares, 218 +1s)

Fractal?
Do not remember where I got this leaf from, and now it can be  cool "pixel-peeper" test for new lenses and cameras:-)

2013-05-12 03:45:28 (2 comments, 3 reshares, 65 +1s)

Cosmetic Brushes

Shiny, clear and textured, all in one piece. Fun to shoot, lots of fun to learn how to shoot.
http://www.photigy.com/tabletop/

2013-05-12 03:30:03 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 16 +1s)

Are you on Pinterest? I am sure you are:-)
 I've got 23 episodes of "Studio Photography Insights" G+ hangout pinned on this borad. 
+Peter Hurley , +Dave Nitsche +Sean Armenta , +Nicole S. Young and many other cool guys, our guests of the show. It is over 30 hours to watch. Interested in learning how to be a professional photographer? Do not miss, pin and follow:
http://pinterest.com/photigy/studio-photography-insights/

2013-05-11 03:07:03 (15 comments, 23 reshares, 236 +1s)

Getting ready for a workshop. We'll be shooting something similar but much more sophisticated and tricky this time!

2013-05-11 02:57:04 (16 comments, 22 reshares, 365 +1s)

Time for sunset photography?
Need to get back to that bridge with the view, awesome place to spend evening:-)
This is Atlanta.  

2013-05-09 18:24:33 (7 comments, 9 reshares, 37 +1s)

Photigy Live Workshop : Learning a Product Photography Ok, lets advertise something cool I have coming soon :-)

Want to be a professional advertising photographer? Learn how to create WOW shots and overcome your competitors? Book as many assignments as you want?
Join us on this workshop and I’ll show you how to do the most challenging stuff in a studio and fill your portfolio with attractive, eye-catching images which will make go "WOW" any potential client:
http://www.photigy.com/advertising-studio-photography-online-workshop-perfume-liquid-splash/

Do not miss almost half-off from the original registration fee for Early Birds:-)

2013-05-09 04:00:10 (16 comments, 28 reshares, 369 +1s)

Tomorrow I'll announce something really cool. Look for tomorrow!
Are you looking for tomorrow? :-)
http://www.photigy.com/liquid/
#liquidPhotography  

2013-05-08 14:42:46 (5 comments, 7 reshares, 57 +1s)

Great BTS video from +Rob Grimm and +Aaron Nace, very interesting and informative for any product photographer.
There is another video from Rob and Aaron, where guys talking about running a commercial photography business.  Posted here:
http://www.photigy.com/how-to-create-awesome-product-photography-shots-bts-videos-from-phlearn-com/
#ProPhotoTips  

2013-05-07 12:36:28 (5 comments, 22 reshares, 121 +1s)

Post Production: How to Create a White Background and Keep the Original Shadows
http://www.photigy.com/post-production-how-to-create-a-white-background-and-keep-the-original-shadows/
Do not miss this cool technique from our new contributor, Nenad Veljkovic. Great stuff!

2013-05-07 02:55:22 (14 comments, 28 reshares, 268 +1s)

This is the shot we selected as a final from what we got during recent online workshop. Full Post-production video will be delivered to all resisted students in a few days. 

Are you ready for the next #Photigy  Live workshop? Watch for announcements, soon we'll open it for an early birds registration:
http://www.photigy.com/workshops/

2013-05-06 17:20:07 (7 comments, 7 reshares, 41 +1s)

Just posted on Photigy Pro Corner:
How to run a Commercial Photography Business: part one 
http://www.photigy.com/how-to-run-a-business-of-commercial-photography-part-one/
Includes 1 hour video where I talk about my experience on starting and running a commercial photography business: Finding clients, creating estimates, billing, and much more. With real examples of our paperwork.
Note: available only for Photigy.com Pro Corner subscribers
#PhotigyProCorner  

2013-05-06 04:13:38 (148 comments, 169 reshares, 1313 +1s)

it is rainy here for a second day, and I want to see sun again
Like on this shot... BTW, it was an HDR:-)
http://www.realistichdrbook.com/

2013-05-05 00:39:36 (32 comments, 6 reshares, 40 +1s)

Hey Nikon D800 owner, how do you like the camera? Any issues or dislikes have found so far?
Can you give me some feedback, I'd like to update this article with more opinions from long - term owners.
Is there anything interesting (or controversial) you can tell about your D800?

http://www.photigy.com/nikon-d800e-test-review-vs-hasselblad-h4d40-35mm-against-medium-format/

2013-05-04 17:34:31 (15 comments, 5 reshares, 27 +1s)

Good Artists Borrow, Great Artists Steal? Literally…
 http://www.photigy.com/an-easy-way-to-create-a-great-portfolio-for-a-jewelry-photographer/

2013-05-04 13:57:19 (9 comments, 17 reshares, 141 +1s)

Inspirational on Photigy: Interview with amazing +Rafał Makieła,  fashion underwater photographer:
http://www.photigy.com/rafal-makiela-photographer-underwater-fashion/

...The underwater world is something mysterious and magical. Everything is different, there is no defined end to the bottom or top. Gravity law almost does not apply, the light propagates differently, sometimes completely unpredictable. Here, almost everything you dream is possible. Each vision and the idea is feasible.... /Rafał Makieła/

Thank you +Rafał Makieła and +Cris Anzai for the inspiration! Very interesting interview.

2013-05-03 20:11:40 (225 comments, 346 reshares, 1443 +1s)

Ok, I've got 100 FREE coupons to my "Practical Guide to Liquid Photography" course on Udemy.com for my G+ friends.  
After the course you'll know how to shoot butterflies like this:-)

This is the course: https://www.udemy.com/liquid-photography-course-1/
The code which will let you get in for FREE: GO4FREEJOY 
Feel free to share this among your friends, everyone would love to learn how to create such shots!
P.S If you join, I'd love to hear your feedback, post it on the course review.
 
Update: have another coupon I've made for FB, it still has free passes: FREE4GOOD

2013-05-02 14:11:25 (7 comments, 4 reshares, 47 +1s)

Advertising, Product, Jewelry and Liquid photography lessons for professionals: Half price for One day
This video explains what the Photigy Pro Corner is and what is cool about it. I raised a subscription price, but want to give a last chance for those who wanted to join:  if you'd use coupon 1DAY2GOPRO you'll get a subscription for the old price, and it will stay forever (till you cancel). 

Do not miss this opportunity if you are serious about going commercial product/jewelry/liquid photography:
http://www.photigy.com/special-message-to-our-readers-one-day-to-join-pro-corner-for-a-half-price/

2013-05-02 04:29:43 (52 comments, 59 reshares, 524 +1s)

Green Ring

Fun shot form my recent Jewelry Masterclass:-) 
http://www.photigy.com/jewelry/

2013-04-30 02:56:45 (27 comments, 5 reshares, 135 +1s)

From today's online workshop. Which one you like ?:-)

During the workshop, one of the students suggested the idea of using color gels for a background. Of course we tried:-)
It was a great time, 2.5 hours went like one. Thank you everyone who joined! The video is in compressor now, will be released tomorrow.

2013-04-29 19:25:35 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 51 +1s)

Going online now, and the fun begins:-)
#PhotigyLive  
http://www.photigy.com/

2013-04-29 03:42:20 (8 comments, 3 reshares, 106 +1s)

Hey, look who I met online! Few cool guys, and we even had a chat. I have a feeling that I know them, but not sure where I've seen them before:-)
He-he.. 

P.S was checking a broadcast platform for tomorrow's online workshop.

2013-04-28 20:07:02 (1 comments, 3 reshares, 26 +1s)

Just finished last preparations for tomorrow's webinar! Are you joining us? 

http://www.photigy.com/learn-product-studio-photography-online-webinar-crystal-perfume/
If yes, see you (well, read you on the chat) tomorrow. It will be cool shot!

2013-04-27 22:16:12 (8 comments, 16 reshares, 261 +1s)

Right now, playing with Canon 8-15mm fisheye mounted ob Sony Nex 7. So much fun:)
Full story: http://www.photigy.com/canon-eos-lens-adapter-for-sony-nex-cameras-review-and-image-samples/

2013-04-27 14:24:21 (5 comments, 4 reshares, 56 +1s)

Finalizing Post-production part from my recent Jewelry masterclass, soon we'll have it ready and masterclass will be released! Can't wait:-)
See how much retouching can be involved in #jewelryphotography  

http://www.photigy.com/the-beauty-and-sadness-of-jewelry-photography-retouching-before-and-after/

2013-04-26 12:56:04 (4 comments, 7 reshares, 46 +1s)

Meet Russian Food Photographer, Natalia Lisovskaya:
http://www.photigy.com/natalia-lisovskaya-photographer-the-delectable-moods-of-foods/
Great #foodphootgraphy  for #inspirationalfriday  

2013-04-26 02:52:15 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 40 +1s)

Commercial Studio Photography Digest
Our best behind the scene tutorials and other posts of 2013: on Pixiq:
http://www.pixiq.com/article/studio-photography-digest-new-tutorials-of-2013

Lots of cool links, all in a single article.

2013-04-25 14:16:03 (8 comments, 5 reshares, 52 +1s)

Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb: A product photography tutorial
Hey guys, do not miss this great tutorial-walkthrough from +Timothy Kou, a commercial photographer, member of Photigy community. Great stuff, I love all this thinking behind the shot that Tim explains:
http://www.photigy.com/viktor-rolf-spicebomb-a-product-photography-tutorial/

Also, lets congratulate our new author on Photigy. Thank you +Timothy Kou for joining our team, looking forward to see moere cool shots from you!
#ProPhotoTips   #Photigy  

2013-04-24 03:06:56 (12 comments, 6 reshares, 210 +1s)

HINE Rare VSOP.. on fire!
Light paining technique was used for this shot. No studio lighting, no fancy lens or camera. Just a few flashlights and many shots layered together. 
Thinking about doing a contest for light painting in product photography, already got a sponsor:-)
What do you think guys, would it be interesting for our community of studio photographers here? 
http://www.photigy.com/tabletop/

2013-04-23 18:42:00 (17 comments, 16 reshares, 178 +1s)

Just posted: Hands-on review of Canon EOS lens adapter for Sony e-mount cameras:
http://www.photigy.com/canon-eos-lens-adapter-for-sony-nex-cameras-review-and-image-samples/

The video, image examples and other cool stuff is there, enjoy:-)

2013-04-22 15:53:45 (9 comments, 15 reshares, 210 +1s)

Ok, this is a draft shot of what we'll be shooting and learning during our upcoming online workshop.
BTW, today is the last day for the early birds registration, we still have few dozens tickets available:
http://www.photigy.com/learn-product-studio-photography-online-webinar-crystal-perfume/
Here are bonuses I'll have for photographers who join us:

** The recorded video from the webinar will be  provided to participants to download

** Post-production video. Our great retoucher is going to show you how to process the shot to achieve that inique “polished” look of the product we are going to shot.

**An invitation to join our next Webinar for a very attractive price. Think about up to 50% off discount from the regular price.

Join us and learn how to achieve look like this using the camera and lights: http... more »

2013-04-22 03:52:15 (34 comments, 54 reshares, 731 +1s)

Atlanta at night

2013-04-21 20:05:18 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 28 +1s)

This is what I cook with camera:)
what is your favorite meal that you love to prepare yourself?

2013-04-21 02:14:46 (24 comments, 60 reshares, 533 +1s)

.. Black Drops ..

What are these? 99% of water actually. 
Answer: http://www.photigy.com/mysterious-water-balls/ 
:-)

2013-04-20 02:16:59 (39 comments, 13 reshares, 530 +1s)

My Golden Girls

Happy weekend to everyone! 
http://www.photigy.com/people/ 

2013-04-19 16:33:01 (0 comments, 3 reshares, 34 +1s)

Just posted on Photigy, Weekly Review and Critique:
http://www.photigy.com/studio-tabletop-photography-review-and-critique-04-18-2013/
Enjoy and improve your photography!

2013-04-18 13:53:20 (9 comments, 9 reshares, 76 +1s)

Look what we got published today! One of the best Photoigy community photographers, +Paul whittingham has created a tutorial from his latest shot. 
A Pretty cool demonstration of what can be done with a few strobes and DIY reflectors and light modifiers. Awesome work, thank you +Paul whittingham 

Read the full BTS and a post-production piece:
http://www.photigy.com/shooting-a-glass-aftershave-bottle-tabletop-photography-tutorial/

#ProPhotoTips   #Photigy  

2013-04-17 21:57:08 (5 comments, 3 reshares, 39 +1s)

Do you need some inspiration to keep being passionate in what you do with  your camera? I need it every day, more is better ;-)
Here you are, check out these amazing photographers and artists on Photigy:
http://www.photigy.com/getinspired/

2013-04-17 20:45:45 (9 comments, 0 reshares, 21 +1s)

Lightroom 5 was released and the same day I went completely away from it: got Capture One Pro instead:-) 
Bought the full version (use to have DB only, was free), and love it so much!

Not saying LR is not good, just going my way, he-he :-)

2013-04-17 13:11:32 (10 comments, 12 reshares, 160 +1s)

Finished version of Citizen watch we shoot last week. The complete, step-by-step tutorial is posted on Photigy Pro Corner: the place for the most advanced and cool e-tuts:
http://www.photigy.com/pro-corner/
#ProPhotoTips  

2013-04-17 02:56:56 (4 comments, 11 reshares, 152 +1s)

Defying gravity: the yellow drop
Just a cool little shot form some other photo-session.
BTW, I've got one gallon (to test) of glycerin, soon we'll have much fun shooting it flying all around the studio:-)
Most likely our next Photigy Live webinar will be about shooting liquids in a commercial product and jewelry photography. We'll have it after this one, scheduled for 04/29:
http://www.photigy.com/learn-product-studio-photography-online-webinar-crystal-perfume/
Are you joining us? :-)