Newsletter

November 2010

On The Cover
This month we’re shining a spotlight on lighting tools and techniques. We delve into LED lights, speedlights, macro ringlights, lighting accessories, and more. Lighting aside, Jon Canfield explores Adobe’s Lightroom 3 to see if it really is worth the upgrade. We also test HiTi’s PocketStudio printer. Finally, Chuck Gloman was able to create this very striking cover image by using shallow depth of field and autumnal light. To learn more about shooting fall portraits outdoors, read his article on page 142.

Tools

44 Digital Help
Q&A For Digital Photography
by David B. Brooks

50 Digital Innovations
Power To The People
by Joe Farace

56 Test Report: Adobe’s Photoshop Lightroom 3
Improved Features, Added Options
by Jon Canfield

74 Test Report: HiTi’s PocketStudio Printer
On-The-Go Snapshot Prints
by Sally Wiener Grotta and Daniel Grotta

86 Test Report: Strobies Shoe-Mount Flash Accessories
Turn Your Shoe-Mount Flash Into A Versatile Studio Lighting Tool
by Jack Neubart

98 Test Report: Macro Ringlighting
We Review Flash, LED, And Fluorescent Ringlights
by Jack Neubart

114 Test Report: The FourSquare
Speedlights Take Center Stage
by Joe Farace

126 Test Report: The HonlPhoto Professional Lighting System
Light Shapers For Your Shoe-Mount Flash
by Jack Neubart

132 Test Report: Test Driving LED Lights
Up Close And Personal Light Control
by Chuck Gloman

149 Roundup
Covering The Photo Beat
by C.A. Boylan

184 Classic Cameras
Clockwork Cameras
by John Wade

192 Help!
Q&A For Traditional Photography
by Robert E. Mayer

Techniques

26 Pro’s Choice
Showing People In The Best Light
by Jack Neubart

34 Business Trends
Websites: Best Practices
by Maria Piscopo

136 Window Light
Interior Portraits Using Sunlight
by Chuck Gloman

142 Fall Portraits Outdoors
Working In Autumnal Light
by Chuck Gloman

Creativity

10 Picture This!
Monthly Photo Assignment
by The Editors

18 Talking Pictures
A Truly Canadian Game
by Steven Klassen

22 Web Profiles
Great Photo Sites Reviewed
by Joe Farace

172 Book Reviews
Latest Photo Books Reviewed
by C.A. Boylan

Departments

8 Editor’s Notes
176 Trade Shows
176 Workshops