Want to better your photography? Try taking up one of the many photography challenges. Whether it’s an A-Z, picture a day, or a little more targeted like a self portrait a day, you’ll be glad you did when you’re done. Not only does this get you shooting, but it gets you thinking about what you’re taking a picture of, instead of just shooting what you see. There’s plenty of them floating around, just search Flickr or Google for one that fits you.

Installation
1. Download the profiles desired from below.
2. Make sure Photoshop is closed.
3a. Windows: right click on each profile one by one and select Install
3b. Mac: Copy and paste the profiles to the proper folder below.

Operating System ICC File Folder Location

OSX Library > Colorsync > Profiles
OS 9.2.2  System Folder > Colorsync > Profiles

Proofing

Proofing is done in photoshop by going to the View menu and selecting Proof Setup and clicking Custom. You can quickly turn the last applied profile on and off using View>Proof Colors. When proofing, use the Relative Colorimetric rendering intent with the exception of Canvas, black and white prints, or prints where Relative Colorimetric tends to block up details to a noticeable degree. Otherwise, use the Perceptual rendering intent.

TPT Prosumer Glossy Cut Sheets.icm Relative Colorimetric*
Available in sizes up to 13”x19”
TPT Prosumer Glossy Rolls.icc Relative Colorimetric*
Available in sizes from 8”x10” to 16”x24”
TPT Prosumer Glossy Rolls 2.icc Relative Colorimetric*
Available in sizes from 16”x24” to 40”x60”
TPT Prosumer Satin Rolls.icc Relative Colorimetric*
Available in sizes from 8”x10” to 40”x60”
TPT Pro Glossy Cut Sheets.icc Relative Colorimetric*
Available in sizes up to 13”x19”
TPT Pro Satin Cut Sheets.icc Relative Colorimetric*
Available in sizes up to 13”x19”
TPT Pro Satin Rolls.icc Relative Colorimetric*
Available in sizes from 8”x10” to 16”x24”
TPT Pro Satin Rolls 2.icc Relative Colorimetric*
Available in sizes from 16”x24” to 40”x60”
TPT Canvas Rolls.icm Perceptual**
Available in sizes from 8”x10” to 40”x60”

* Use Relative Colorimetric with black point compensation unless printing a black and white image or relative seems to block up details in some areas.
** Use Perceptual with black point compensation unless you are getting no noticeable blocking with relative, and prefer its deeper more contrasted feel.

Embedding

Note: To get the best output on each media, send your images in either ProPhoto or Adobe RGB. If you want to replicate how your print looks when printed on a certain media, then embed that medias profile into the image. Warning this may clip colors in your image permanently. You should save your embedded file as a different file name.

Embedding profiles can be done in photoshop. Open your image, and go to the Edit menu and select Convert to Profile. Change the Destination Space dropdown to your desired profile. Leave the Engine at Adobe (ACE). Set the Intent to Relative. (Unlike proofing, you will always want to use the Relative intent.) Use Black Point Compensation should be checked as well as Use Dither. Whether or not to flatten the image to preserve appearance is up to you. Click OK. Now go to File>Save As to open the save dialog. Make sure that under the Save options at the bottom, the ICC Profile: SelectedProfile box is checked. This will embed the selected profile into the document so that the results can be replicated across multiple media.

If during your proofing you wish to use a different rendering intent other than the one suggested, make sure and notify us so we can replicate your intended output as closely as possible. Simply adding a comment with your upload, or giving us a quick call works great. In addition to embedding one of our profiles, we will accept images in sRGB, Adobe RGB, and ProPhoto RGB color spaces. Other possibilities may be available upon request. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please give us a call at (970)-744-4580

 Photo Finishing Lab Acquires Local Framer, Gives them New Home

Loveland, Colorado – February 1, 2010 – After 20+ years of being members in the Loveland art community, Rose Leaves Gallery and Custom Framing closed their doors for the last time.

 Just as this final chapter was being written, Loveland’s only custom digital photo finishing lab, The Photographic Touch, approached co-owner Danielle Youngblood to not only purchase Rose Leaves assets and equipment, but as well to offer Youngblood a chance to work with the up-and-coming organization.

After seeing their production facility and the wonderful photo gifts and presentations that they were able to make, Youngblood is enthusiastic to work with the team at The Photographic Touch.

 “I was overwhelmed by how much they (at The Photographic Touch) had to offer,” says Youngblood, “and could not help but want to continue Rose Leaves even if the entity name was not kept.”

 When co-owner Londa Raabe announced that she was leaving Loveland and relocating with her husband to California, the pair had no choice but to close down their 341 E 4^th Street location. Yet just when their time to vacate the location was almost up, The Photographic Touch stepped in to keep the Rose Leaves legacy alive.

“Danielle and Londa were so ingrained in the Loveland art community that we just could not let Rose Leaves die,” says Andrew Sawusch, Director of Marketing and Sales for The Photographic Touch. “The framed work that (Danielle and Londa) made over the years was so stunning that we could not help but want to keep their creativity here in Loveland.”

Adding to their already wide-breadth of products and services in everything photography, Youngblood will join The Photographic Touch team as their in-house expert framer, assisting in the growth of the young company’s production capabilities and offerings.

Although excited to work with the young and cutting-edge group, Youngblood will be sure to miss the friendship and memories formed over the many years of operations by Raabe and her.

 “Londa was always there for me throughout the years. Not just for the business, but she was also there for me as a best friend – both of which I will miss dearly.”

 Initially opening the Rose Leaves doors in January of 1995, Raabe and Youngblood formed their partnership after they both ended their employment at what was then Art Erickson Gallery & Custom Frames at 440 N. Lincoln Ave.

 “Opening a location just around the corner from our old employer was a risk for us at the time,” said Youngblood, “but a devoted customer base followed us throughout the years and helped Rose Leaves become what it is today.

 Since we know that Londa will be soaking up the sun on a beach in California, I’m glad that I can now let everyone know where I will be!”

 Located at 1284 South Grant Ave., The Photographic Touch is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm, and available for appointments on weekends and weeknights. For more information on their products and services, call (970) 744-4580 or visit them online at www.ThePhotographicTouch.com.

 For information and media inquiries, please contact:
Andrew Sawusch
Director of Marketing and Sales
AndyS@ThePhotographicTouch.com
Ph: (970) 744-4580

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1. Navigate to the folder location of the desired files you would like to add to a zip file.

2. Click on the first file you would like to add.

3. If you would like to add files that are in order in rows, hold the shift key and click on the last file (shown in image below). To add files that are not in order, hold the ctrl key and click on each file you would like to add.

4. Without clicking anywhere else, right click on one of the files you have selected and select “send to” then click on “Compressed (zipped) Folder”. A zip file will be added inside your current folder with the name of the file you right clicked on.

This tip is an additional tip when entering a contest.  Research who the jurors will be (if possible).  The reason you want to do this research is because everyone is biased in one way or another.  If a juror is a studio portrait photographer, they will more times than not be biased towards photos with people in them (a animal photographer will be biased towards photos with animals, etc…). If no information is given on who the jurors will be, look at who is running the contest. A studio photography company will again be less likely to select a landscape photo or animal photo over photos with people in them.

When entering a contest, read the rules carefully before submitting. Some contests will claim full rights to your image the moment you enter it (win or not). Make sure that you’re keeping the rights to sell your image instead of handing it over to them.

Read your camera’s manual.  It is always good to read your camera’s manual because there are a lot of features that they build into cameras these days.  I tend to find that many features are not highly marketed on many cameras and tend to be some pretty cool features.  For example, in the Canon G10 there is a built in neutral density filter function or in the G9 they had a time lapse movie feature.  If you have read your manual many months ago, read it again.  Often there are features that we have forgotten about and would be cool to play around with now.

Each week we will try to give a photography related tip to help you improve your photos. Topics will range from photoshop tips, in the field tips, equipment tips and much more.

Tip of the Week #1

Shoot. Just like anything, the more you practice the better you get. Keep your camera with you and take pictures when you can.