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Dec 10 2009

YPS’s Top Photo Books Suggestions For Xmas

Published by Yanik under Books, Reviews

as YPSs Top Photo Books Suggestions For XmasChristmas is just around the corner and if you’re still not sure what to get yourself or a passionate photographer loved one, then look no further! I’ve compiled a list of my favorite books just for you. The links are to Amazon so you can be  guarantied to get them before Christmas. :)

I’ll be focusing on the most obvious for a photography learning site like Yanik’s Photo School… photography books! We all love reading them but we also want good ones! There are some lemons out there (I have a few) so let me weed out the bad stufftrans YPSs Top Photo Books Suggestions For Xmas and Continue Reading »

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Dec 07 2009

Bokeh Masters Kit Review

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YAN 4191.thumbnail Bokeh Masters Kit ReviewUdi over at DIYPhotography.net contacted me while back and asked me to test out a prototype of his Bokeh Masters Kit. It was my pleasure to do so, not only because it was Udi but also because I love new gadgets! :)
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Now that it’s officially announced on DIYPhotography.net, I’d like to give you my impressions of the Bokeh Masters Kit (BMK). Bu tfirst off, I want to commend Udi on his creativeness to Continue Reading »

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Oct 26 2009

Sessions With Joey L – DVD Review

Published by Yanik under Reviews, Software, Tips & Tricks

intro Sessions With Joey L   DVD ReviewAs you guys know, Yanik’s Photo School is all about photography education through various tutorials, tips and tricks. But once in a while I’ll take the time to review off campus educational materials so that you may make a conscious decision about acquiring certain products.
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Today is such a day. I’ll be reviewing the latest DVD tutorial package by famous pro photographer Joey Lawrence. After the success of his Continue Reading »

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Sep 10 2009

Nikon D300s Video Sample

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DSC 0401.thumbnail Nikon D300s Video SampleAs promised in myD300s photo samples post a few days back, I’m back with the video footage taken on that same day on the St-Laurence river.
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All of the D300s movie clips are unprocessed straight out of the camera filmed in HD. I used my trusty Nikkor 80-400mm VR lens and I spent most of the time between 250-400mm with the VR on.
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My first impressions are that the video quality Continue Reading »

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Sep 08 2009

Nikon D300s Samples – Surfing in Montreal!

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DSC 0391.thumbnail Nikon D300s Samples   Surfing in Montreal!As most of you know, I was lucky enough to get one of the first 3 Nikon D300s shipped to California.
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I gave it a nice test run a few days back. My friend Martin and I headed out to Montreal’s St-Laurence river to witness a growing trend…. surfing! Yup! You read right. People are now surfing in Montreal. :) Surfers slide into a “static” wave and basically surf on the spot. Pretty cool!
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I took these stills and some video Continue Reading »

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Jun 24 2009

YPS’s Top IPhone Photo Apps

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iphone YPSs Top IPhone Photo AppsThe IPhone is great! How’s that to start a post. :)   I’ve had mine for just 2 months now and it never leaves my side.
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For me, one of the best things about the IPhone is the camera. Let’s face it. The image quality sucks. But that doesn’t matter. What’s important, as a photographer, is to always have a camera with you (and use it!) and the IPhone gives me that freedom without having to carry another small P&S camera with me. I don’t have to tell you that to become a better photographer, you need to shoot, shoot, shoot! Use it or loose it.
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What’s great about the IPhone is the Continue Reading »

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Dec 18 2008

Free GIMP Tutorials

Published by Yanik under Software, Tips & Tricks

gimp1 Free GIMP TutorialsI’ve been asked often about Gimp and if I would write up tutorials for it so I thought that I would post something up.

First of all, if you don’t know Gimp, it’s the most popular and function-rich, stand-alone photo editing software out there that’s 100% FREE! Got your attention? ;)

I wish I could personally write up some Gimp tutorials but, to be honest, I’ve never tried it! I’ve been with my good buddy Photoshop since version 3 (not CS3).  I know that for many of you, Photoshop is pretty expensive especially if Continue Reading »

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Dec 05 2008

Off-Campus Learning Links for December

links.thumbnail Off Campus Learning Links for DecemberThere are so many cool and informative photography articles out there that I’ve decided to start an “Off-Site Learning” post. This post will be once a month for now and will focus on links that I found engaging and informative. It’s all about getting as much information in you to continue to perfect your skill as a photographer.

I hope you enjoy this new feature at Yanik’s Photo School. And if you find great articles about photography learning that aren’t listed that month, please share Continue Reading »

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Nov 14 2008

Photography Books from Santa’s Gift Bag

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as Photography Books from Santas Gift BagHo ho ho! It’s almost that time of year again when families meet, enjoy good food, good cheer and a little too much of the good drink.  ;)

It’s also time for Santa’s yearly gift giving. And I thought I would help Santa out a bit by giving him some suggestions for my fellow YPS loyal readers! I’ll be focusing on the most obvious for a photography learning site… photography books! We all love reading them but we also want good ones! There are some lemons out there (I have a few) so let me weed out the bad stuff Continue Reading »

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Nov 12 2008

Photoshop Video Tutorial – How to Create Black & White Images

ps logo bw Photoshop Video Tutorial   How to Create Black & White ImagesIn this Photoshop video tutorial, I’ll show you 4 ways of converting your color photos into black and white. I got the inspiration for this tutorial because of the recent Black and White Spider Awards results. This is an international photography competition with some amazing photos from both professionals and amateurs. Continue Reading »

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