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We retouchers have been taking a lot of heat recently over some really questionable work being released in the media. Just this morning I woke up to find the headline This Photoshop Fail Will Make You Sick To Your Stomach on the Huffington Post’s front page. The image was of a female model that was viciously attacked by the Liquify …
Before I get started with this article, I just want to address that a few years ago, I had a nose job. The doctor did a fantastic job, and I could not be happier with the results. I know a lot of beautiful women who have had minor surgeries like nose jobs, breast augmentation, and honestly if you have a …
These videos demonstrate what goes into the process of retouching photos here at Erika Barker Photography. Unfortunately, many people assume there is a magical button, or a quick way of going through this process, but nothing could be further from the truth. The time spent in properly correcting a photo that is ready for print can range from 2-3 hours. …
If you are trying to find more direction in your photography work, try using Pinterest. In this video I cover how a photographer can identify colors, trends, and styles that is best suited for them. Discover your inner photographer with Pinterest!
It’s DC Shoot Off time again. For those of you who may not know, the DC Shoot Off is an annual workshop/competition where military photojournalist and civilian photojournalist participate in a 24-hour photojournalism contest. A theme is drawn from a hat, and each participant must find a story that matches that theme, shoot the story, and edit the story down …
Well, it’s about time I actually made a blog post about this beautiful photo shoot I took a few months ago. I had the distinct pleasure to photograph Jeanette Scott from J’s Everyday Fashion. Her website is one of the most respected fashion blogs in the world. Yes, I said in the “world”. In other words, she’s a rock star …
I had the privilege to photograph one of the most extraordinary women I have ever met. This was a tremendously fun shoot, as I had to tap into my photojournalism roots, and document a talented artist paint her emotions onto a canvas. This is a 15 piece black-and-white series that shows every step to how she creates a masterpiece. Please …
WOOT! My wonderful couple, Christoper LeCours, and Sofia Segami were featured in Orlando Home and Leisure Magazine. From old fashion attire, antiques, and amazing cupcakes; the unique style in which this wedding was conducted made a nice center spread for the February 2011 issue. You can see more of Christopher, and Sofia’s wedding by going here: http://www.erikabarker.com/photography-art/sofia-segami-and-christopher-lecours-wedding-photography/
This tutorial will show you how to backup your photography and important assets to the cloud via Jungle Disk. Give your client the peace-of-mind of knowing their photography is safe in your hands; even in the worst case scenario.
EVERGLADES FLORIDA – The Student Conservation Association (SCA) decided to bring me back for their Alternative Spring Break cleanup in South Florida. Alternative Spring Break is composed of college students, who volunteer their spring break to travel across America, and help clean up, or restore national parks. In this case, we were in the Chikika State Park, down in the …
