In this short film “Bear” as he is know to us at PT4U gets in front of the camera to share his Infrared images passion and how he shoots it.

Jay who is the chief videographer for PhotoTraining4U is also a mad keen photographer and with his new found passion for infrared photography, we have got him out from behind the video to present and introduction to his techniques.

This film Features images shot in Cardiff and New York

Lightroom Master on PhotoTraining4U Sean McCormack goes live at Focus On Imaging 2010.

Sean discusses Presets and Web Design using Lightroom 2 and through demonstration, he shows how it runs his work flow with images.

Lightroom Master on PhotoTraining4U Sean McCormack goes live at Focus On Imaging 2010.

Sean discusses how he first discovered Lightroom and through demonstration, he shows how it runs his work flow with images.

In this Photoshop film Mark Cleghorn looks at finishing the image ready for a Portfolio, Qualifications and Competitions as well as our own Friday Night Live on PT4U.

In this first part Mark looks at basic retouching, using the clone stamp tool, adjusting for perfect contrast using Level and Adjustments Layers plus enhancing colour using Hue & Saturation. After finishing the image Mark then shows you some simple techniques on how to get better image dynamics in composition by using Guides and Grids.

In this the 7th in a series of films, Sean McCormack our Lightroom Guru, will demonstrate the power of the Adobe Lightroom2 Software and how he uses it in his day to day work flow with images, along with tips and tricks that have made him such a lightroom expert.

In this Lightroom2 film Sean talks about Converting to Black & White

Mark Cleghorn is joined by Martin from X-Rite the colour calibration experts and makers of some of the best calibration units on the market today.

In this session they talk about the Color Munki Calibration unit, the problems with calibration of monitors including the working location and the monitors used.

Martin then demonstrates the step by step way to calibrate with the Color Munki.

Mark Cleghorn is joined by Martin from X-Rite the colour calibration experts and makers of some of the best calibration units on the market today.

In this session they talk about the Color Passport kit, a calibration for cameras as well as a colour chart for accurate colour balance. This product integrates with lightroom to help photographers with specific colour.

Martin then demonstrates the step by step way to use and setup the Passport within Lightroom to build a profile, as well as custom colour with the product

Kevin Kubota, President and Owner of Kubota Photo Design, Inc., has been working with Photoshop® and has been a digital/computer educator since 1993. Kubota Photo-Design has been shooting completely digital since 1999. They were one of the first wedding studios to capture images completely digital and deliver a high-quality product. Kevin’s work has been featured in publications including Studio Photography and Design, Rangefinder, Shutterbug, Professional Photographer, American Photo, Popular Photography & Imaging, and in Nikon advertorials. We are particularly proud that Kevin was voted Top 10 Wedding Photograher by American Photo.

Kevin presents seminars on Digital Imaging, Workflow, and Photoshop® for the professional photographer for national associations including WPPI, PPA, and many of the state associations

Mark Cleghorn meets up at the SWPP Convention with wedding and portrait photographer Kevin Kubota were he talks about his background as well as his photography, workshops and Digital workflow tools.

In this interview Kevin talks candidly about the business of photography.

In this the 5th in a series of films, Sean McCormack our Lightroom Guru, will demonstrate the power of the Adobe Lightroom2 Software and how he uses it in his day to day work flow with images, along with tips and tricks that have made him such a lightroom expert.

In this Lightroom2 film Sean talks about Keywording

Funky portraits will need a funky album layout so in this series of films Mark Cleghorn looks at funky album page design, incorporating multiple images and a whole load of Photoshop steps.

The majority of Mark’s album designs will start with a simple presentation and finish with a similar feeling, however when you need to get more abstract in the page layout your Photoshop skills will be put to the test. Edge

EFX can help an image, moving them to the next level but at the same time if done badly it can also detract. So the key skill here, even with funky album design is knowing when to stop and remember that at times less is more.

Part 8 Covers – 3 page designs using Cropping, Actions, Layers, Page Layout, Selection, Stroke, Key Line, Polaroid, Hockney, Layer Order, Layer. Adjustment Layers, Opacity, Wash,