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This is not an N4C endorsement of the commercial aspects of these sites.

Photography Organizations
Adobe Photoshop Tutorials
Adobe Lightroom (LR) Tutorials and Information
Apple iPad, iPhone Photography Applications
Other Photography Related Sites
Ken's Picks  NEW

Photography Organizations

Organization Link

N4C North Central Camera Club Council

http://n4c.us

PSA Photography Society of America
(N4C has been a member of PSA for over 50 years

http://www.psa-photo.org

List of Photography Clubs & Organizations - "The Big List"

http://www.bigphotolist.com

 

 

Adobe Photoshop Tutorials

Description Link
50 Short Photoshop tutorials on fundamentals https://www.youtube.com/user/Photoshop/playlists?flow=grid&view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=10
Five "Playbooks" each containing 10 tutorials from Adobe.
Keyboard Shortcut Map for Photoshop http://waldobronchart.github.io/ShortcutMapper/#AdobePhotoshop
Choose Windows or Apple. Also select Adobe Lightroom Keyboard Shortcut Map
Photo Editing Software Comparisons & Reviews http://www.reviews.com/photo-editing-software/
Includes comparisons of CS6, Elements, Lightroom, Apple Aperture, and ACDSee
What's New in Photoshop CC - Adobe http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/whats-new.html

https://photoshoptrainingchannel.com/photoshop-cc-2018-tutorials/

Photoshop CC User Manual http://helpx.adobe.com/pdf/photoshop_reference.pdf
Older Manuals: http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/archive.html
Learn Photoshop CC AdobeTV Tutorials http://tv.adobe.com/show/learn-photoshop-cc/
Getting Started:
https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/learn/start/photoshop.html
Cheat Sheet:
http://download.macromedia.com/pub/learn/start/start_photoshop_cheatsheet.pdf
CS6 Launch Center by NAPP with tutorials http://www.photoshopuser.com/cs6
Recent articles and news about PS http://photoshop.alltop.com/
Adobe TV Tutorials from Adobe http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html
http://tv.adobe.com/product/photoshop/
Now including Photoshop CS6 & CC
Photoshop Tutorials by Julieanne Kost http://www.jkost.com/photoshop.html
http://blogs.adobe.com/jkost/photoshop-training-videos
Now including Photoshop CS6 & CC

PhotoshopUserTV Produced by KelbyOne.com Photoshop tutorials and news.

http://kelbytv.com/photoshopusertv/

Photoshop Tutorials nicely categorized. http://www.photoshopessentials.com/

Photoshop  Portrait & Landscape Night Retouching

http://www.vibrantshot.com/blog/
by Michael Woloszynowicz

F64 Academy Blake Rudis Tutorials

http://f64academy.com/tutorials/

Photoshop tutorials by Serge Ramelli

http://photoserge.com/tutorials/podcasts/

Top 40 Photoshop Lessons by Deke McClelland http://blog.lynda.com/category/dekes-photoshop-top-40/
This is a "countdown". To watch in sequence, page ahead to start at #40.
http://blog.lynda.com/category/dekes-photoshop-top-40/page/5/
Photoshop Tip of the Day by Julieanne Kost http://blogs.adobe.com/jkost/

Photoshop Killer Tips by Matt Kloskowski

http://www.photoshopkillertips.com

Photoshop with Matt (Video) by Peachpit

http://www.peachpit.com/podcasts/channel.aspx?c=f833aac7-8922-4a01-b1d4-e10805e67b6a

Digital Grin with tutorials

http://dgrin.smugmug.com

Shanzcan Photoshop Tutorials

http://www.shanzcan.com/photoshopahol.html

PhotoshopStar Tutorials http://www.photoshopstar.com/tutorials-page/

Restoration and Retouching Tutorials

http://retouchpro.com/tutorials/index.php

General Index to Photoshop & Photography Resources

http://www.photofoolery.com/index.php

Photoshop for Photographers – Tutorials, Actions, Downloads

http://epaperpress.com/psphoto

Photoshop Plug-ins

http://photoshop.pluginsworld.com

Plug-in Resource by Rick Sammon - Examples http://pluginexperience.com/Home.html
Filters and Plugins by Richard Rosenman http://www.richardrosenman.com/software/downloads/
Textures - Use in layers to create effects

http://www.flickr.com/groups/textures4layers/
http://www.cgtextures.com/

Adobe Studio Exchange – Scripts, Actions, etc. for all Adobe Products

http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/exchange/index.cfm

Russell Brown Photoshop, Great Tutorials

http://tv.adobe.com/show/the-russell-brown-show/
http://russellbrown.com/tips_tech.html

Luminous Landscape – Tutorials

http://luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/index.shtml

Bert Monroy Photoshop Techniques http://revision3.com/pixelperfect/
http://www.bertmonroy.com/

Earthbound Light Photo Tips

http://www.earthboundlight.com/phototips.html
click on "Archives" for a listing

PSD Box Tutorials by Andrei Oprinca http://www.psdbox.com/category/tutorials/

Clive Haynes Many Photo & Photoshop Tips Indexed

http://www.crhfoto.co.uk/knowhowlist.htm

Tutorial Whiz – Photoshop Tutorials

http://tutorialwiz.com/tutorials/special_effects/1.html

Photoshop Action Exchange – Action Central

http://atncentral.com/

Planet Photoshop - Tutorials, Tips & News

http://www.planetphotoshop.com/

Photoshop Training & Tutorials

http://www.photoshopsupport.com/

Adobe Bridge Exchange (Scripts) http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/exchange/index.cfm?
event=productHome&exc=20

 

 

Adobe Lightroom Classic (LR) Tutorials and Information

Description

Link

Keyboard Shortcut Map for Lightroom http://waldobronchart.github.io/ShortcutMapper/#AdobeLightroom
Choose Windows or Apple. Also select Adobe Photoshop Keyboard Shortcut Map
LR Tutorials by Julieanne Kost http://www.jkost.com/lightroom.html
http://blogs.adobe.com/jkost/lightroom-training-videos
Now including Lightroom 5
Adobe TV - LR Tutorials from Adobe http://tv.adobe.com/product/lightroom/
Now including Lightroom 5
LR Adobe Help and Support http://www.adobe.com/support/photoshoplightroom/
What's New in LR by Laura Shoe http://laurashoe.com/
LR CC Official User Guide (.pdf) http://helpx.adobe.com/pdf/lightroom_reference.pdf
Keboard shortcuts on Page 278 of User Guide
Online help: https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom.html
Adobe LR Tips & Tutorials http://www.lightroomkillertips.com/
LR YouTube Channel of LR Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/AdobeLightroom/videos and
http://www.youtube.com/user/thelightroomlab#g/u
LR Blog by Sean McCormack http://lightroom-blog.com/
LR News by Adobe http://lightroom-news.com/
LR Tutorials by Rob Sylvan http://lightroomers.com/
Lightroom Journal. Tips & Advice straight from the LR Team http://blogs.adobe.com/lightroomjournal/
The Lightroom Queen. Great free Shortcuts List https://www.lightroomqueen.com/resources/

Shortcuts for all versions
https://www.lightroomqueen.com/keyboard-shortcuts/

Jeffrey Friedl's LR Blog http://regex.info/blog/category/camera-equipment/lightroom/
Hue, Saturation, Luminance Adjustments http://mulita.com/training/sample-dev3/
Forums dedicated to support of LR http://www.lightroomforums.net/
Tips, tricks, tutorials & more for LR users http://thelightroomlab.com/
PhotoPresets with One-Click WOW! Free presets for LR by Jack Davis http://www.ononesoftware.com/photopresets-wow.php
Inside LR - Tips and Presets http://inside-lightroom.com/
Layers Magazine LR Tutorials http://www.layersmagazine.com/category/lightroom/
LR Resource Center Tutorials http://www.photoshopsupport.com/lightroom/tutorials.html
LR 1.0 Video Tutorials by Michael Tapes http://www.whibalhost.com/_Tutorials/Photoshop_LR/01/
Photography Bay Great LR Resources http://www.photographybay.com/2007/12/17/
28-great-adobe-lightroom-resources
LR blog emphasizing web galleries http://theturninggate.net/blog/?c=Lightroom
   

Apple iPad, iPhone Photography Applications

Description

Link

Social Media Ideal Image Sizes https://makeawebsitehub.com/social-media-image-sizes-cheat-sheet/
Using Apps & the App Store. Basic tips. http://www.peachpit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=2008665
BestAppSite  best apps found by topic across the App Store. http://www.bestappsite.com/
Link tags for iPhone, iPad, iPod topics
Adobe Photoshop Touch, The App http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-touch.html
Touch Tutorials on AdobeTV http://tv.adobe.com/show/learn-photoshop-touch/
An Introduction to Photoshop Touch for the iPad and Android by KelbyTV http://kelbytv.com/photoshopusertv/2012/02/29/an-introduction-to-photoshop-touch-for-the-ipad-and-android/
Exploring Photoshop Touch for the iPad and Android by KelbyTV http://kelbytv.com/photoshopusertv/2012/02/29/exploring-photoshop-touch-for-the-ipad-and-android/
PhotoPills Sun, Moon, location, mapping, calculator, nature photo aid http://www.photopills.com/
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/software/a_pill_to_get_hooked_on___photopills.shtml
Tutorials:  http://www.photopills.com/tutorials
The Photographer’s Ephemeris (TPE) helps you plan outdoor photography.
iOS, Android, Windows, Mac
http://photoephemeris.com/
TideTrac Select tide stations from map. Visual view of daily and monthly tide levels. http://www.tidetrac.com/

Allows for offline viewing - iPhone and iPad.
with moon calendar

Photosmith 2 app. Think of this as the Lightroom Library Module on your iPad https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photosmith/id427757668?mt=8
Lightroom-to-iPad Workflow by Jeffrey Friedl http://regex.info/blog/lightroom-goodies/ipad-howto2
Nikon Camera Manuals http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/manual-viewer/id468999172
MoonSeeker app. Provides a list of LUNAR PHASES, a CALENDAR view, a FLAT VIEW COMPASS and an AUGMENTED REALITY CAMERA 3-D VIEW showing the lunar path and its hour intervals. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/moon-seeker/id375612556?mt=8
SunSeeker app. Provides a FLAT VIEW COMPASS and an AUGMENTED REALITY CAMERA 3-D VIEW showing the solar path, its hour intervals, its winter and summer solstice paths, rise and set times and more and a MAP VIEW showing solar direction for each daylight hour. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sun-seeker-3d-augmented-reality/id330247123?mt=8
GoSkyWatch app. Astronomy Guide. Displays the sky view at the correct orientation when held at any angle not just landscape or portrait. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/goskywatch-planetarium/id284980812?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D6

http://www.gosoftworks.com/GoSkyWatch/GoSkyWatch.html

Simply HDR app. Turn your photo in a vibrant HDR with unparalleled ranges of light and detail https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/simply-hdr/id438948516?mt=8
NDTimer Calculate exposures whenusing Neutral Density filters http://three60.com/ndtimer/
True HDR app. Create beautiful full-resolution HDR https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/true-hdr/id340741871?mt=8
Camera+ app. Packed with useful features your standard camera app doesn’t include https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/camera+/id329670577?mt=8
http://campl.us/
Magic Shutter app. This is a tool for make light trial and motion blur photos, not a night camera! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/magic-shutter/id408256708?mt=8
Simple DoF app. A simple and free Depth of Field Calculator https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/simple-dof/id412384880?mt=8
PhotoBuddy app. Your personal assistant in all photographic matters. It provides convenient ways to help professionals and amateurs calculate some of the most needed camera settings. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photobuddy/id290785551?mt=8
CamRanger Wireless Camera Control & View http://camranger.com/
   

Other Photography Related Sites

Description

Link

Beginner's Guide to Photography https://hobbyhelp.com/photography/
How to attach a camera strap. And you knew everything about photography?
http://naturalexposures.com/attach-camera-strap/
Harvard Photography Classes Online Free "Alison" is Harvard's Onlne Platform
http://www.konbini.com/us/inspiration/harvard-photography-classes-online-for-free/

https://alison.com/courses/Digital-Photography

History of Photography Processes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=me5ke7agyOw&list=PL4F918844C147182A
A series of 12 videos produced by "George Eastman House" covers the processes before Photography, Daguerreotype, Talbot's, Cyanotype, Collodion, Albumen, Pigment, Woodburytpe, Gelatin Silver, Color, and ends with Digital.
Care and Cleaning of Camera, Lens, & Phone - Many links http://www.thesnugg.com/the-proper-care-and-maintenance-for-dslr-and-smartphone-cameras.aspx
Depth of Field Simulator - Bokeh & Calculator http://dofsimulator.net/en/
How Your Digital Camera Works http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/how-your-digital-camera-works
Guide to Photography for Beginners https://www.bobbooks.co.uk/blog-post/20-essential-photography-tips-for-beginners-1

https://photographylife.com/photography-tips-for-beginners

https://digital-photography-school.com/ultimate-guide-photography-beginners/

Understanding Crop Factor - Sensor Size http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/understanding-crop-factor

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/focused-crop-factor-explained

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/video-focused-basics-sensor-size

Understanding Focal Length http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/understanding-focal-length

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/focused-basics-lens-focal-length

Depth of Field Part 1 - The Basics:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/depth-field-part-1

Part 2 - The Math:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/depth-field-part-2

Part 3 - The Myths:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/depth-field-part-3

Understanding how Exposure is affected by Aperture, Shutter Speed, & ISO http://www.exposuretool.com/

An interactive learning tool
Guide to Exposure: Understanding Aperture http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/bh-guide-exposure-understanding-aperture

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/video-focused-aperture

Guide to Exposure: Understanding ISO http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/bh-guide-exposure-understanding-iso

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/video-focused-iso-explained

Guide to Exposure: Understanding Shutter Speed http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/bh-guide-exposure-understanding-shutter-speed

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/focused-aperture

Guide to Understanding Camera Metering Modes http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/bh-guide-understanding-camera-metering-modes
Camera Shooting/Exposure Modes http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/understanding-camera-shootingexposure-modes
Guide to How Focus Works http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/how-focus-works
Choosing AutoFocus Modes http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/choosing-autofocus-modes
Guide to Read Your Camera's Histogram http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/how-read-your-cameras-histogram
Understanding Your Camera's Histogram https://www.videoproc.com/resource/understanding-histogram.htm
Dynamic Range Explained http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/dynamic-range-explained
White Balance and Color Temperature in Digital Images http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/understanding-white-balance-and-color-temperature-digital-images
Neutral Density (ND) Filters Basics:  http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/introduction-nd-filtersthe-basics

Beyond Basics: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/how-use-nd-filters-beyond-basics

Tips, Tricks, Special Effects: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/how-use-nd-filters-tips-tricks-and-special-effects

Naturescapes A resource for Nature Photographers. Check all the Article Categories http://www.naturescapes.net/docs/index.php/articles
Alltop collects the headlines of the latest stories from the sites and blogs that cover a topic. Search for Photography, Photoshop, Lightroom, etc. http://alltop.com/
http://my.alltop.com/scottkelby
How to Master Photo Shoots with Models

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid3748020858001?bckey=AQ~~,AAABgvZvL1E~,1bFySu7FCi9-seFF7woBk2FVXibTzyv1&bclid=0&bctid=3750995357001
Seminar by Frank Doorhoff - Fashion/Celebrity  Photographer (2 hours)
Based on his book: http://kelbyone.com/product/mastering-the-model-shoot/

The Mindful Eye. Education and Inspiration for the Mind and Spirit of the Photographer.  (previously on RadiantVista)

http://www.tmelive.com

Join (free)
click on "Content" and explore.

The Best Photography Resources for Kids and Teens http://dealnews.com/pages/articles/best-photography-resources-kids-teens/
Photography Laws (legal) by Photography Bay

http://www.photographybay.com/photography-laws/

Photographer's Rights - when stopped or confronted for photography. http://www.krages.com/phoright.htm
Copyright Information http://www.templetons.com/brad/copyright.html
http://www.copyright.gov/
Kuler: Find and create color themes. Use color wheel or create from an image. Great for website design. http://kuler.adobe.com/
Reference Images for color & BW. Use to view monitor, check printers & projectors.

http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/article_pages/test_images.html

Picture Correct General Photography Tips

http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/

Steve’s DigiCam Digital Camera Info and Reviews

http://www.steves-digicams.com

Vivid Light Photography Web Magazine

http://www.vividlight.com

Digital Info Specializing in Nikon & Canon

http://www.nikondigital.org

The Big List Photo Resources http://www.bigphotolist.com
Lighting by Strobist http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/03/
lighting-101-start-here.html
Lighting Tips for Photographers http://www.delmarfans.com/educate/indoor-lighting-for-photography/
HDR - High Dynamic Range. Photomatix Software. http://www.hdrsoft.com/
Close-up and Macro Photography by Lester Lefkowitz. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/close-up-and-macro-photography-lester-lefkowitz
Extreme Macro Photography. A comprehensive resource. Equipment, techniques, lighting, diffusers, subjects, focus stacking, calculators, etc. http://extreme-macro.co.uk/
Helicon Focus is a program that creates one completely focused image from several partially focused images by combining the focused areas. http://www.heliconsoft.com/heliconfocus.html
George Lepp article:
http://www.digitalphotopro.com/component/zine/article/359-unlimited-sharpness-with-helicon-focus.html?q=helicon#
More Articles:
http://d-studio.com.ua/products/helicon_focus/articles/index.html
Universal Photographic Digital Imaging Guidelines http://www.updig.org/
Photography programs at the undergraduate and graduate level, associations, scholarships and careers http://www.photographydegree.com/

http://www.accreditedonlinecolleges.org/photography/

Ken's Picks
These are videos or articles that I feel are of particular interest to photographers.
It is impossible to highlight all the great free instruction available. I just want to whet your
appetite for learning with a few that I've watched and thought were especially helpful.
by Ken Johnson, N4C Webmaster

Extreme Macro Photography
      http://extreme-macro.co.uk/
This site is a comprehensive source guide geared towards budget-conscious intermediate level macro photographers. Lenses, techniques, lighting, diffusers, subjects, focus stacking, calculators, etc.  Added 12/15/2015
Bokeh Simulator & Depth of Field Calculator
      http://dofsimulator.net/en/
This application calculates the depth of field in a photo, visualizes it and simulates the background blur (bokeh) based on parameters like: lens focal length, aperture, sensor size and distance of the object and the background from the camera. Changes in parameters are immediately visible in the simulation. This allows to easily observe how they affect the final effect.   Added 3/18/2015
Photoshop Playbooks: 50 Short Video Tutorials
     https://www.youtube.com/user/Photoshop/playlists?flow=grid&view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=10
A series of 50 short tutorials on Fundamental Skills in Photoshop. A great reference. Link above is the source. Link below is a full listing on one page.
      http://blogs.adobe.com/photoshopdotcom/2015/01/3-2-million-minutes-and-counting-the-photoshop-playbook-index.html    Added 1/9/2015
History of Photography - Photographic Processes
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=me5ke7agyOw&list=PL4F918844C147182A
A series of 12 videos produced by "George Eastman House" covers the processes before Photography, Daguerreotype, Talbot's, Cyanotype, Collodion, Albumen, Pigment, Woodburytpe, Gelatin Silver, Color, and ends with Digital. Added 12/14/2014
How to get a still image from a video using Photoshop
      http://youtu.be/tZup--tpyzk
Two new methods available using Photoshop CC in which specific frames can be extracted from a video and saved in hi-res are explained by Photoshop product manager Bryan O'Neil Hughes.   Added 8/9/2014
Using Textures in Photoshop
   http://www.msjphotography.com/index.php/2014/05/photoshop-workbench-423-texture-blending-adobe-paper-texture-pro/

   http://tv.adobe.com/watch/adobe-exchange/adobe-paper-textures-pro/
Textures can add special effects to images. "Adobe Paper Textures Pro" is a free add-on that makes using them quick and easy. and it comes with some free textures as samples. You can then start to shoot textures and build your own library to use. The first link above will show you how to get the app and the second will give more examples of using it.   Added 5/25/2014
Remove Color Casts in Photoshop
   http://youtu.be/09XC9WGTLyc
Color casts can be difficult to identify. With this technique it is quick to identify the inverse and use solid fill layers and blend-if sliders to counteract the color cast. There are many more useful tutorials on this YouTube Channel of Michael Woloszynowicz.  Added 3/7/2014
Adobe Bridge CC vs Lightroom 5
   http://youtu.be/kGa-XfMm5uk
I have been asked the question, "Bridge comes with Photoshop, why do I need Lightroom?"  Also, "I have Lightroom, why would I use Bridge?" This video really helped make the distinction between the two. Added 2/18/2014
10 Things Beginners Want to Know How To Do in Photoshop CC
   http://youtu.be/w47hA7dosjY
Covering the essentials of Photoshop CC. Geared toward beginners, but great review for intermediates. Added 2/18/2014
Hidden Gems in Photoshop
   http://youtu.be/aE3edPZikic
   http://youtu.be/RkwGE_jV5qs
Many features you might not otherwise find. Intermediate and advanced users will really appreciate these features introduced in CS6 and also in CC. Added 2/18/2014

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