Feb 28, 2012 Posted by regina

Thank You Don Giannatti

So if you remember, a while back Don Giannatti from Lighting Essentials held a contest titled ‘Winner Gets Me‘. Well, I won… and I got Don! This past weekend, Don drove from his home in Phoenix to my micro studio located in Springdale, Utah. He brought with him Megan (Just Fab on Flickr), also from Phoenix and the three of us moved A LOT of lights around. Well… Don moved a lot of... read more

Feb 21, 2012 Posted by regina

Scott Kelby Likes Me!

Well my life is complete! Scott Kelby commented on one of my photos. My head is so big right now. It’s gonna to be real hard to come back to earth and wash those dishes that need to be washed. Damn hard. Here’s the comment, left on my Google+ “I love this!!! You did a great job, and if I had even a tiny part in teaching you one of the techniques you used, then I’m very proud indeed.... read more

Jan 24, 2012 Posted by regina

Don Giannatti’s Wacky Winner Gets ME Contest

A few months ago, I entered a contest titled ‘Wacky Winner Gets ME‘ sponsored by Don Giannatti of Lighting Essentials. Would you believe…I won! Congratulations to the other winners: Tyler Walczak – Second Place Kathy Jan – Third Place Brent Jackson – Fourth Place Em Thomas – Fifth... read more

Nov 16, 2011 Posted by regina

Shineylewis Gets A Makeover

After: Retouch comparison: So, I just purchased ‘The Art Behind The Headshot‘ by Peter Hurley. All I can say is WOW. This DVD will forever change the way you photograph people. One of my best purchases EVER. Armed with some of this new knowledge (I can’t remember it all and will probably re-watch the video a billion times), I decided to try it out on myself. I used Peter’s... read more

Nov 15, 2011 Posted by regina

Photoshop Post Processing Tutorial Links & Why I Won’t Be Offering Any

So lately, I’ve been getting quite a few requests for my post processing/retouching workflow. It is very flattering to receive such requests and my head swells to ginormous proportions with each one. I have previously given this a smidgeon of thought, envisioning laying in a bed full of the money I would make offering such tutorials. My fantasy came to a screeching halt with the realization that... read more

Nov 13, 2011 Posted by regina

Made Photo Extract’s Top Photos for 11/11/11

‘The White Dress’ was chosen for Photo Extract’s top photos for 11/11/11…... read more

Oct 16, 2011 Posted by regina

Comment From Calvin Hollywood…

Click to enlarge: Such an honor! Ever since reading Calvin Hollywood’s guest post on Scott Kelby’s blog Photoshop Insider, I have been obsessed with his style of post processing. He is so gracious about dispensing his knowledge & I have learned so much from his ‘Calvinize‘ DVD training and the free webinars that he’s offered. His training is also now available to... read more

Jul 25, 2011 Posted by regina

The ‘Strobist’ Faved Shineylewis!

Holy crap! David Hobby likes me read more

Jul 1, 2011 Posted by regina

Help Photoshop… I’m Old!

As I fast approach 50, I thank God for Photoshop! After: Before: Side by side comparison: Four light set up. I included the 2 rear side lights, with 20° grids. I also turned the power up on all the lights. Photos by Regina... read more

Feb 6, 2011 Posted by regina

Back On Black – Before & After

Tried a different set up today in the studio. Added a black background and used the 3rd example from David James Williams lighting tutorial. Maybe too hot on the left side (hair) & my neck? After: Side by side comparison: The set up: Photos by Regina... read more