by JLSaucier | Mar 25, 2020 | Newsletter Articles, Saucier Photography Blog
One of the beauties of being a photographer is that we always have a place to go inside ourselves where we can find a sense of safety, a place we know to be true and real, a place where we’re of this world, but apart from it. These past few weeks have been...
by JLSaucier | Jan 13, 2020 | Newsletter Articles, Saucier Photography Blog
The more we use Adobe Lightroom™ Classic, the more we learn about it, and when we teach Lightroom classes, it often surprises us how many users aren’t aware of some of the “small tricks” that we (Les & Janet) use all the time. In this...
by JLSaucier | Oct 17, 2019 | Newsletter Articles, Saucier Photography Blog
The skill challenge in macro photography is how to solve problems. Wind, cluttered backgrounds, shallow depth of field, and low light are the most common obstacles between mediocre and great macro images. And, low light is a problem that I’ve been struggling with...
by JLSaucier | Jul 8, 2019 | Newsletter Articles, Saucier Photography Blog
Focus stacking is frequently used by macro photographers, but it is also a great tool for landscape photographers. There are several advantages in using focus stacking with your macro or landscape images Some of the newer cameras, such as the Nikon D850 and the latest...
by JLSaucier | May 1, 2019 | Newsletter Articles, Saucier Photography Blog
We, Les and Janet, hear about, talk about, and teach the art of seeing and visual artistry in photography. Don’t all dedicated photographers want to become true artists and share our unique way of seeing? We sure hope so! But, what means are you willing to take?...
by JLSaucier | Mar 19, 2019 | Newsletter Articles, Saucier Photography Blog
Let’s start with an important fact of which some aren’t aware. Adobe Lightroom™ does not back up your image files. It only backs up Lightroom catalogs. (Catalogs are not your images, but only the edits you’ve made to those images.) When I...
by JLSaucier | Feb 3, 2019 | Newsletter Articles, Saucier Photography Blog
Critiques are extremely valuable experiences when conducted in the spirit of learning, teaching, nurturing, expressing and experiencing. There are those who hear the word “critique” and immediately develop sweaty palms, and then there are those who think “what a great...
