Down and Dirty Tricks with Adobe Photoshop CS4 seminar

Friday, May 8, 2009 I attended the Down & Dirty Tricks Photoshop CS4 seminar at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The initial cost for the seminar was $99 but I received a discount for being a member of National Association of Photoshop Professionals and early registration, which brough my total down to $69. The seminar was from 10 am – 5pm. The key presenter was Scott Kelby himself. This was my first time attending a Photoshop seminar by Scott Kelby.

I thought the price was really cheap and knew I would learn a few things BUT walked away with a wealth of knowledge. Far more than I could have ever imagined.

The seminar outline was as follows

* layers and compositing techiniques
* designing with type
* Photoshop down & dirty tricks
* Photoshop killer tips
* Tricks of the Trade

Any of the above would have been worth the $99 cover charge.

I highly recommend this seminar when it comes to a town near you.

Here is a link to Scott Kelby’s site: http://www.kelbytraining.com.

April Sims
Photographer & Digital Artist
APRIL SIMS PHOTOGRAPHY
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blog:  http://www.aprilsimsphotography.wordpress.com

Image from Mamzel Photoshoot using Canon 5D Mark II

The following image is from my photoshoot with Mamzel. The images was shot on large.

 

The following images is a crop of the above image.

April Sims
Photographer & Digital Artist
APRIL SIMS PHOTOGRAPHY
website:  http://www.aprilsimsphotography.com   
stock site:  http://www.photoshelter.com/c/aprilsims
blog:  http://www.aprilsimsphotography.wordpress.com

Canon 5D Mark II

My Canon 5D Mark II arrived today.  I am charging the battery and perusing the owner’s manual.  Tomorrow is going to be a GREAT day of shooting.

So far, I am impressed with the way the camera feels in my hand.

Stay tuned for new photos.

April Sims
Photographer & Digital Artist
APRIL SIMS PHOTOGRAPHY
website:  http://www.aprilsimsphotography.com  
stock site:  http://www.photoshelter.com/c/aprilsims
blog:  http://www.aprilsimsphotography.wordpress.com

A Few Images from Elissa DeSouza Photoshoot

photography: April Sims
model: Elissa DeSouza
hair/make-up: Kim Gray

APRIL SIMS PHOTOGRAPHY
© 2009 April Sims
website: www.AprilSimsPhotography.com
blog: www.aprilsimsphotography.wordpress.com

 

 

A few images from Stephanie V photoshoot

It is always a pleasure working with Stephanie.  She is punctual and has a GREAT personality.  When the lights comes Stephanie punches in.  She does not need any coaching at all.  A photographer’s dream.

photography: www.AprilSimsPhotography.com
model: Stephanie Vandenbudenmayer
mua: Melanie Jones
www.AllThingsMakeup.com
edited by: April Sims

APRIL SIMS PHOTOGRAPHY
© 2009 April Sims
website: www.AprilSimsPhotography.com
blog: www.aprilsimsphotography.wordpress.com

I Present To You The Umbels (wedding photojournalism)

I present to you the Umbels. 

GW and Charity united their lives on Saturday, December 6, 2008.

This couple was married the following weekend.

It was an honor and a pleasure to capture these special moments for the Umbels and their guests.

April Sims (www.AprilSimsPhotography.com)

Image From Olga’s Photoshoot

It was a pleasure working with Olga yesterday.

Make-Up Artist:  Meagan Shea

A Few Images From My Shoot With Stephanie

It was a pleasure working with Stephanie.  She has the most amazing eyes.  I would love to do a retro 40’s shoot with her.  I believe she has the look that could pull that era, when everyone was glamorous.

Model:  Stephanie – Vandenbudenmayer  / Hair & Make-up:  DemiV - DsignzUnlimited / Wardrobe: ShaunRoger

A Few Pics From Ebony’s Photo Shoot

Ebony was definitely a pleasure to work with.  She made my job feel like it should feel . . . fun.  When I saw her coat I told her it reminded me of a classic detective, so she grabbed a newspaper and we stood her beside the lamp pole for the cliche detective image.  She pulled it off fabulously.

Photography by www.AprilSimsPhotography.com

Hair & Make-Up by www.DSignzUnlimited.com

Model:  Ebony – http://www.modelmayhem.com/class006

A Few Pics From My Trip To The Newseum Yesterday

I visited the Newseum in Washington, D.C. yesterday with some co-workers and I did not want to leave. The admission is $17 and it is worth every penny. That is a mouthful coming from me considering that the Smithsonian museums are free and typically I would recommend going to visit one of them instead, but this museum definitely gets five stars from me.

You can find out more about the museum by visiting http://www.newseum.org

I remember the D.C. snipers oh so well.  I remember the snipers reeking havoc on the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area for what seemed like an eternity.  People everywhere in the area were running out of gas from fear of running out of gas.  I could go on and on, but all I can say is I am glad that season is over.

 

This image was taken from the sixth floor terrace of the museum.  I was in awe of the view up and down Pennsylvania Avenue.  The terrace will be close on Innaguration Day for obvious reasons.

 

J. Edgar Hoover’s desk

 

Wax statue of J. Edgar Hoover outside of museum