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Hi everyone!

 

My name is Dan and I live in Vernon, CT (I'm originally from Bedford, NH). During the day, I am a web developer and currently work on projects for Hewlett-Packard. I've been making pictures for the past 4 or 5 years and am 100% self taught. I purchased my first DSLR (Nikon D80) two years ago and have really enjoyed it! I currently have two lenses (18-200mm VR and a 50mm f/1.8), an SB-600 speedlight, and a Cokin P Series graduated ND filter kit.

 

I also have discovered the joys of post-processing. I do all of my processing using Adobe Photoshop CS3 and Adobe Camera Raw. On the rare occasion I'll also use Tiffen's Dfx2. I am currently evaluating onOne's Plug-in Suite 4.5 to see if I can make use of that and am also planning on picking up an Epson Stylus Pro 3800 printer in the near future.

 

My shooting style tends to lean towards landscapes and old architecture. If I go out somewhere different, I'll try to take my kit with me. I enjoy being outdoors and so my photography reflects what makes me happy.

 

I've done my learning through book reading (Bryan Peterson's books as well as "Adobe Photoshop CS3 for Photographers" by Martin Evening (ISBN-13: 9780240520285) are indispensable!), website tutorials and networking with fellow photographers like yourselves! Please feel free to take some time to browse through my sets and leave your thoughts and/or constructive criticism. Please keep in mind that all of my images are copyrighted and are not free for commercial use! If you would like to use one of my images, please contact me with the project details and I will be happy to help!

 

I am always happy to share whatever I have learned and look forward to being inspired by your fantastic work!

 

Thanks again!

 

Best regards,

Dan

 

    

Recommended Links:

 

General

The Library of Congress: Guide to Preservation Matting and Framing

The American Society of Media Photographers

   

Essential Reading:

"Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson

"Understanding Shutter Speed" by Bryan Peterson

"Adobe Photoshop CS3 for Photographers" by Martin Evening

"The Magic of Digital Nature Photography" by Rob Sheppard

"Complete Guide to High Dynamic Range Digital Photography" (Lark Photography Book Series) by Ferrell McCollough

"Creative Photoshop Portrait Techniques", revised & updated by Duncan Evans

  

Techniques

"How to Photograph Fireworks Displays" by Darren Rowse

  

Software

Photomatix HDR Processing Software

Mister Retro

Topaz Labs Editing Applications

Websitetips.com: PS Actions, Brushes, Patterns, etc.

onOne Plug-In Suite 4.5

Mat Border Calculator 2.0: Excel workbook I enhanced to help with calculating measurements for cutting custom mats

  

Photoshop Resources/Textures

Free Textures by JoesSistah...

Free Textures by SkeletalMess

Pictures of Nothing (Textures)

  

Tutorials

morgueFile Classroom

Logan Graphic Products: Helpful How-To Tips

www.photoshopsupport.com/index.html

  

Model Release Information

www.danheller.com/model-release.html

Professional Photographer's Association Article on Model Releases

 

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  • JoinedMarch 2006
  • OccupationWeb Developer
  • HometownBedford, NH

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