Epic Edits

Here’s what’s happening out there this week.

• 10 Websites To Learn Photoshop Online
  MakeUseOf.com
  Want to step-up your Photoshop game? Check out these 10 great resources and they’re sure to keep you busy!
• Defining your photography goals
  Photographer’s Rights and the new UK Counter-Terrorism Act 2008
  PhotoNetCast
  In episode 22 of PhotoNetCast, we talk about defining goals as a photographer — a topic that is far more involved than you might think! Then, Martin and Antonio go on to record a special edition of the podcast. On February 16th, a new Counter-Terrorism Act will start being enforced in the UK. This Act is, to a certain extent, an amendment to the existing Terrorism Act of 2000. Two guest hosts help with this discussion.
• Photographing my first wedding
  All Narfed Up
  My pal Bryan writes about his first wedding photography experience, handing out some great tips and insights along the way.
• Monochrome Magic in Lightroom (ACR too!)
  LifeInDigitalFilm
  If you’re into digital b/w photos, check out this nice little discussion that offers up some great advice for Lightroom and ACR users.
• How to Convert an Image to a Duotone in Photoshop
  digital Photography School
  Black and white photos are cool, but some images need something extra to bring out the best in them. Here’s a nice tutorial for creating duotone images in Photoshop.
• Film Is Dead. No Really!
  JMG-Galleries
  Is it really??? In this article, Jim brings up a great point and starts a great discussion on the topic. Read carefully, don’t jump to conclusions, and be SURE to read the comments!
• Photography 101.5 – Aperture
  digital Photography School
  Here’s another awesome installment of the Photography 101 series from our friend Neil Creek. He dives into the topic of aperture this time around.
• Spice it Up, With These Food Photography Tips
  PhotoWalkPro
  Thinking about doing some food photography? Before you do, check out these great tips!
• Attention Photographers! California Gathering at Death Valley???
  Trevor Carpenter
  If you live in the Southwest US, this might be a great opportunity to get together and learn a few things. What do you think?
• 31 Truly Romantic And Inspiring Examples Of Wildlife Photography
  Smashing Apps
  For you romantics out there… here you go.
• Endless Interestingness
  Barcinski & Jeanjean
  Want to blow a TON of time on the Internet looking at cool photos? Yeah? Check this out then.
• Interviews by Crash Taylor
  Crash Taylor
  Every week Crash will be interviewing a photographer whose work pushes the boundaries of our profession to create images that are emotional, edgy, original, and most of all capture a unique moment in time.