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

Once upon a time I was a photographer for a cutting-edge children's performing ensemble which combined singing, dancing, and precision sign language. Hi there!  I have another potential photo expedition for you (besides the one in Kenya I mentioned recently).  And I talk about what it takes to photograph kids who don't sit still using old manual focus film cameras.  (For several years!!)   Read all about it and more here: https://friedmanarchives.blogspot.com/2023/11/ ...Continue Reading

Hi there!  Gary Friedman here, with a personal invitation for all of you who love your camera and would love to give it something to do.  I’ll be hosting a photo safari in three Kenya game reserves in November, 2024, and I’d like you to join me!  Complete details are in the website below, but here are some highlights: The trip is designed for the unique needs of photographers, where the sun will always be behind you and we’ll always be close to the action.  The guides are all photographers a ...Continue Reading