Photoshop User - July 2022

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FROM DON KOMARECHKA
“THE MAD SCIENTIST OF PHOTOGRAPHY”
recipe
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Water droplet refraction photography is all about careful lighting and careful alignment.
Every element of the photograph is like a puzzle piece that needs to fit perfectly in exactly
the right place for the image to be made whole. Gooseneck arms can hold anything -
Lumecube lights for illumination and clamps to hold the photographic “ingredients” in place.
The flower in the background needs to be in alignment with the droplets and the foreground
petals, which can be easily done with subtle and accurate shifts.
This macro contraption is flexible and customizable, and any camera with
macro capabilities can get a similar shot. While I generally shoot with fancy
mirrorless cameras and expensive lenses, this image was also intended
to prove a point: the camera is the least important element to the
composition. If you can check off the “macro” box, energy should be
focused on the other elements of the image and how to best sculpt it;
you’re a droplet sculptor first, and a photographer second. So many of
the skills required to get these images to work have little to do with
the camera itself, and more to do with how you stage everything.
Platypod is there to make this entire process easier.
FROM DON KOMARECHKA
“THE MAD SCIENTIST OF PHOTOGRAPHY”
recipe
ingredients:
• Don Komarechka and
his Smart Phone
• 1 Gerbera Daisy and petals
• Water
instruments used:
• 1 Platypod Max
• 1 Platypod Ultra
• 2 Lume Cube 2.0 Waterproof LEDs
• 1 Lume Cube Panel Pro
• 6 Platypod Goosenecks
• 3 Mini Super Clamps
• 1 Benro IN00 Ball Head
• 1 Square Jellyfish Smart Photo Holder
“The Mad Scientist of Macro Photography”
CLICK
That’s what they call Don Komarechka. Known for his ability to create
Water droplet refraction photography is all about careful lighting and careful alignment.
art from the simple elements of nature. Tools from the Platypod Ecosystem
Every element of the photograph is like a puzzle piece that needs to fit perfectly in exactly
help Don get the images he needs to portray his vision. Although the setup
the right place for the image to be made whole. Gooseneck arms can hold anything -
Lumecube lights for illumination and clamps to hold the photographic “ingredients” in place. seems complex, it took Don no more than an hour to assemble and capture this
The flower in the background needs to be in alignment with the droplets and the foreground amazing photograph. Platypod simply made the job easier.
petals, which can be easily done with subtle and accurate shifts.
This macro contraption is flexible and customizable, and any camera with
macro capabilities can get a similar shot. While I generally shoot with fancy
mirrorless cameras and expensive lenses, this image was also intended Don’t forget to pick up a copy of Don’s new
book: Macro Photography: The Universe at
to prove a point: the camera is the least important element to the
our Feet. It’s one of the finest and most
composition. If you can check off the “macro” box, energy should be
complete books on macro photography
focused on the other elements of the image and how to best sculpt it;
that’s ever been written.
you’re a droplet sculptor first, and a photographer second. So many of
For more information and to find the equipment
the skills required to get these images to work have little to do with
listed above visit www.Platypod.com
the camera itself, and more to do with how you stage everything.
Platypod is there to make this entire process easier.
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[ 007 ]  A NOTE FROM SCOTT
[ 009 ]  CONTRIBUTORS
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A NOTE FROM SCOTT
AN EVENT-FULL SUMMER
Last issue I mentioned I was getting to do my first
in-person speaking event since 2019 at B&H Photo’s
OPTIC 2022 event in New York City, and I can tell you, it
was glorious. Glorious! The energy you get from teaching
in front of a crowd of photographers is really special, and
I was thrilled to be out there again. It seemed like “the
old days,” and I loved every minute of it.
The event was really well attended, and I think the
pent-up demand for in-person events really helped
drive the attendance, even though you also could have
attended the event virtually online (but whether you were
there in-person or online, B&H Photo and its sponsors
picked up the entire tab, which was pretty awesome).
It was so great to see so many friends and instructors
at the show, and B&H did a killer job presenting the This isn’t necessarily the kind of online course where
event, which included a photo cruise around Manhattan you sit down and watch it all in one sitting. I wanted to
and out to the Statue of Liberty (the cruise included create a resource for folks to go to when they’re stuck
an open bar, so yes, everyone seemed to have a blast). with wanting to do something in Lightroom Classic (one
It was great to be in New York, and great to see so of those top-20 things), and you’d just go to the topic
many awesome folks out there enjoying photography, you need to learn about, and the answer, along with a
digging on all the gear, and learning new stuff. Thanks tutorial, is right there. So it’s more of a resource than a
to David Brommer and all the great folks at B&H Photo traditional course. I broke it up into 21 lessons (there’s
for creating such an epic event, and for making it free, one bonus lesson), and I hope you find it useful. You
which is just incredible. can find it by clicking here.
I’m out there again this month speaking for my first time Finally, we just announced this year’s Photoshop World
at the 75th annual NECCC Photography Conference Conference, which is coming up August 30–September
in New England, which runs July 15–17, 2022. I’m super- 1, 2022. This year we’re still going all-virtual, so no
psyched to be teaching again, and they’re keeping me matter where you are in the world, you can be a part
pretty busy during the three-day event doing Lightroom, of this three-day, three-track, Photoshop, Lightroom,
Photoshop, and photography sessions. I hope I’ll get to and photography educational event. If you register early,
see you there. you can save quite a bit of money, so head on over to
In hometown news, Erik Kuna and I recently recorded PhotoshopWorld.com and reserve your spot today.
a new course with 17 different segments on how to get Remember, this is your annual conference, created by
the most out of your KelbyOne membership. This isn’t KelbyOne for you, and we want you to be there (and, of
to sell anybody anything; after all, anyone watching course, all the classes will be archived for you to stream
it is already a KelbyOne member. The whole course on-demand for a full year after the conference, so you
is simply meant to be informative, and I’ll betcha we definitely want to get in on this). I can’t wait to share
share a lot of stuff you didn’t realize was just waiting all the cool new techniques, tips, tricks, and ideas with
for you there at KelbyOne. It was inspired by talking you. We have an incredible roster of instructors and it’s
to our members and realizing how many benefits and going to be (wait for it, wait for it) epic! 🙂
cool things we offer that a lot of people aren’t even Be well, and we’ll catch you next issue!
aware of. Of course, we want to help you get the most
of what I truly believe is one of the great values in All my best,
education out there, and I think this course will open
a lot of folks’ eyes. My hope is you’re really going to
get a lot out of it.
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JULY 2022  VOL 25  NO 7
COREY BARKER SEAN McCORMACK LESA SNIDER
is a digital artist and Photoshop instructor. He is the is a commercial photographer based in Galway, Ireland. is the senior technical author and eLearning developer
author of Photoshop Down & Dirty Tricks for Design- His work covers everything from fashion and portraiture for TAITTowers. She also authored Adobe Lightroom
ers Vol 1 and 2, as well as numerous courses here at to products and interiors. He fell into writing from his love CC and Photoshop CC for Photographers: Classroom
KelbyOne. He has also been a featured instructor at of Lightroom, and appreciates the opportunity to pass in a Book (2016), Photoshop CC: The Missing Manual,
live events such as Photoshop World and Adobe MAX. on his knowledge. He also loves playing with plug-ins. TheSkinnyBooks, and more than 40 video courses.
PETER BAUER KIRK NELSON ROB SYLVAN
is an award-winning photographer and author, and is a professional graphic designer and photographer is a photographer, educator, and aspiring beekeeper. He’s
does photo and video verification for a limited clientele. in the D.C. area. With 25 years of experience, he the author of many Lightroom and photography books,
His latest book is Photoshop CC for Dummies. He was refers to himself as “Your Friendly Neighborhood eBooks, and videos, including Adobe Photoshop Light-
inducted into the Photoshop Hall of Fame in 2010 and Graphics Geek.” You can find more of Kirk’s tutorials room Classic for Dummies. Rob can often be found in the
received the Pioneer of Photoshop Award in 2005. and Photoshop resources at The Pixel Pro. KelbyOne Community helping members with PS and LR.
DAVE CLAYTON VICTORIA PAVLOV SCOTT VALENTINE
is a UK-based graphic designer with over 30 years was introduced to the magical world of art from her blends his education in physics with his love for art,
experience; author of How Do I Do That In InDesign; childhood. Her first language was the language of bringing a unique voice to teaching through experi-
host of the successful He Shoots, He Draws pod- art. Victoria dedicated her professional life to digital mentation. His Hidden Power books (Adobe Press)
cast; and a KelbyOne, Photoshop World, and Adobe and traditional imaging and photography. She has a are used in colleges across the US. He wants you to
MAX instructor. passion for design and all things creative. never let your tools get in the way of your art.
SEÁN DUGGAN IBARIONEX PERELLO ERIK VLIETINCK
is a fine-art photographer, author of several books is an LA-based photographer, writer, and educator A J.D. by education, Erik has been a freelance tech-
on Photoshop and digital imaging, and creates edu- with over 30 years of experience. He’s the host of nology editor for more than 22 years. He has written
cational content for companies such as Adobe and The Candid Frame podcast, and has written many for Macworld, Computer Arts, Post Magazine, Red
LinkedIn Learning, where he has over 20 courses on magazine articles and books, including Making Pho- Shark News, and many others. Visit his website at
photography, Photoshop, and mobile image making. tographs: Developing a Personal Visual Workflow. Visuals Producer.
MARTIN EVENING FERNANDO SANTOS TERRY WHITE
is a photographer with a background in commercial is a photographer, part-time trainer, and Adobe is a Worldwide Creative Cloud Design Evangelist
studio photography. He’s also an experienced tech- ACE in Lightroom. Devoted to landscape and for Adobe Systems, Inc., an Adobe Certified Expert,
nical reviewer, who has over the last two decades travel photography, he’s now also focusing author of Secrets of Adobe Bridge, co-author of
authored 25 books on Photoshop and Lightroom. He on portraits. You can find him at the KelbyOne InDesign CS/CS2 Killer Tips, runs Terry White’s Tech
was inducted into the Photoshop Hall of Fame in 2008. Community where he’s a Leader and Moderator. Blog, and presents at conferences around the world.
JESSICA MALDONADO COLIN SMITH DAVE WILLIAMS
is Art Director of Publishing at KelbyOne, and has been is an award-winning digital artist, photographer, and is a well-seasoned, UK-based travel photographer, edu-
with the company for more than 16 years, designing lecturer who has authored 20 books and a library of cator, and blogger with internationally published work
and producing books and magazines. You can follow training videos. He’s the founder of the online resource and a passion for sharing his knowledge of Adobe soft-
her on Instagram or Twitter @BookDesignJess, or at PhotoshopCAFE.com, president of Software-Cinema ware. Dave lives by the mantra, “Lend me your eyes and
Facebook.com/PhotoshopJessica. .com, and runs a popular YouTube channel. I’ll show you what I see.”
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Veronica Belmont
Veronica is a product manager, podcaster, and technology evangelist
living in San Francisco. At Adobe, she’s a Senior Product Manager and
Evangelist on the Adobe Express team, where she works to help social
media creators, marketers, and influencers bring their brands and creative
ideas to the masses. Veronica has also worked extensively as a public
speaker, startup advisor, and presenter for companies of all sizes, includ-
ing IBM, Intel, Sony, AOL, Discovery Digital, and more.
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