CPC Blog

When Do You Need A Model Release?

September 4, 2014

​You’re out at an event enjoying the celebration and casually taking photos of the happenings. Later, you realize you can use a few of the images in your online portfolio and a few you can present to a client. Problem is, you don’t have the people in the photographs permission. You wonder if you can you use the images without it or if you need a signed model release.  

Just exactly what is a model release and when do you need to use one? 

Streamline Your Workflow With Lightroom Shortcuts

August 21, 2014

Like most photographers I prefer to spend my time shooting than to spend it behind the computer.  Downloading and editing images sucks up precious energy and time so I’m eager to streamline my workflow and shave time wherever possible. One of the best ways to do this is by using keyboard shortcuts and this article will show you many that can be used to streamline your Lightroom work.

Adding A Poster Look To Your Images

July 16, 2014

​If you've ever looked at Karen Messick's images, you'll find they have a very professional, finished, poster look to them. In this blog article, Karen shares how she does it.

Tips for Flying with Photo Gear

June 19, 2014

It's summertime and that usually means vacations and travel.

If flying is in your plans, packing your camera equipment requires careful consideration. Deciding ahead of time what gear to take, which bag to carry it in, how to pack it, what’s allowed by the airlines as well as knowing the TSA rules and the rules in foreign countries can help you enjoy your travel with less stress and worry.

Check out the expert advice from some of our instructors. Since they travel often leading photo workshops in the U.S and internationally, they've 'been there' and 'done that' and their insight can be helpful as we plan for our next trip.

Learning to See…  By Bryan F. Peterson

June 4, 2014   |  Category: Photo Tips & Techniques

Learning to see creatively is very dependent on what your camera and lens can and cannot see. Captains of ships need to become very familiar with their maps as they navigate the world, making certain to keep the ship pointed in the right direction. In much the same way, your lenses are maps that can lead you to new and enchanting lands. With constant practice, you’ll begin to visually memorize the unique vision of each and every lens—both the pluses and the minuses.

Clarifying Copyright for Photographers

May 21, 2014

The basis for Copyright Law comes from the United States Constitution with the first Copyright Act signed into law in 1790.   "The Congress shall have power… to promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive right to their respective Writings and Discoveries."

Since then, there have been many revisions but for photographers who are new to the Copyright world, clarifying what it entails may be helpful.