Hi!  Okay, this is a little bit last-minute, but I thought I'd let you know about FOUR Friedman Archives things that will be on sale until the end of the year: 1) You can get 10% off any downloadable ebook from the FriedmanArchives.com website by using coupon code EOY24 during checkout.  Coupon is good through the end of the year. 2) You can get 15% off of any printed book from my print-on-demand publisher Lulu.com.  Just use discount code HOLIDAYCHEER15 during checkout.  Coupon is valid between D ...Continue Reading

Hi there!Boy have I been busy.  Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Uganda.  And there's a lot to unpack (literally and figuratively.)So I'll start with this, which also has a few shots from the Photo Safari I led last month:https://friedmanarchives.blogspot.com/2024/12/four-600mm-lenses.htmlEnjoy!Sincerely, GaryLeft: 600mm f/4 (which costs $13K USD).  Center: RX10 IV at 600mm (which costs $1,600).  Right: (You'll have to read the blog post, but it didn't cost $13K!) ...Continue Reading

Hi, all.  We leave for Africa in a week; I'm giving a wireless flash workshop in 2 days, and I've just released a free supplement covering Firmware v3.0 for the Sony A7R V.  (Email me with your purchase receipt if you didn't get it.) Yeah, I"m swamped.  So I thought I'd share an adventure from 1994, when I went trekking in Nepal.  Here you go: https://friedmanarchives.blogspot.com/2024/11/trekking-in-nepal.html Next month will be a report on Kenya, plus another trip to a country that sh ...Continue Reading

Hi, all.  Just returned from giving a seminar in Kansas City, KS.  (I also gave a lecture for the local photo club a few days before; photo on the right.)  Before I tell you about that (and the subject of of this month's 'Unsharp Mask' topic), let me tell you that two slots for the Photo Safari in Kenya just opened up.  More details in the blog post, and it starts on November 8, so you'd better hurry if you want to join us! In this edition, I explain the origins of Photoshop's mysterious "Unsh ...Continue Reading

Hi!  This month's Friedman Archives Blog Post is a few weeks early.  In this issue I talk about shooting the Northern Lights, my upcoming personal appearances, answer viewer mail, and of course the usual announcements.  (Like my Kansas City, KS seminar happening in just three weeks!  Here's the link: https://friedmanarchives.blogspot.com/2024/08/photographing-northern-lights.html Enjoy! Sincerely, Gary ...Continue Reading

Hi.  I know you're' probably busy watching the Olympics right now, but I wanted to let you know about this month's blog.  There's a LOT of stuff in there, starting with why I don't recommend Leica's Monochrom(e) line of B&W cameras.  (It also includes an important warning if you're a user of Google Photos.)  Read all about it here: https://friedmanarchives.blogspot.com/2024/08/photography-isnt-art.html Enjoy! Sincerely, Gary ...Continue Reading

Hi there!You haven't heard from me in quite awhile.  That's because I came out with a book, gave a seminar, spent a month on the road, and a few other things.  (Oh, and our cat died. )  So much has happened, in fact, that I have not one but TWO photography blog posts for you!The first one talks about the basic 2-flash setup I use for all of my studio portraits, and how I was able to rescue one of the images that wasn't sharp: https://friedmanarchives.blogspot.com/2024/06/basic-2-light-portrait-setup. ...Continue Reading

Hi!  There's a lot in this month's blog.  But I'll just tease you and say this image was taken outdoors on a really bright day. :-)  Read all about it (plus a brief comparison of noise reduction tools from last month) here: https://friedmanarchives.blogspot.com/2024/03/overpowering-sun-with-global-shutter.html Enjoy! Sincerely, Gary ...Continue Reading

Greetings from Norway! This month's blog deals with three amazing things I discovered while traveling through Norway (two of which are Adobe-related).  Read all about it (and see some pictures) at: https://friedmanarchives.blogspot.com/2024/02/three-amazing-surprises.html Enjoy! Sincerely, Gary Friedman ...Continue Reading

Happy New Year! New Year's in Boston - before and after. My wife and I got Covid just before Thanksgiving (then I got it again), so we were down for a month and that's why you haven't heard much from me lately.  In the meantime there's so much to share that I'm just going to do a huge data dump this month.  I'll keep it all short.  Here we go: https://friedmanarchives.blogspot.com/2024/01/ten-quick-things.html  Until next time, Yours Truly, Gary Friedman ...Continue Reading