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Topaz Sharpen AI Got Even Better

If you're interested in Sharpen AI by Topaz Labs, click the link below and scroll down to the Sharpen AI section - It will be on sale ($20 off) through August 7, 2020 and during that sale, it should be right at the top of the page:

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Below are a few example from raw images to images shot on an iPhone. The first image is the before and second is the after.

*Note: Photos have been process using Lightroom like most photos on the blog.

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You're Kit Lens Is Better Than You Know

I never buy anything based on specs alone. A product is about the holistic experience and pure numbers are never a sign of a successful product. I look for the intangible emotional and experiential connection with the devices I chose to buy.

When I got the Sony A7ii it came with a 28mm-70mm f3.5-5.6 lens. They go for $350 new and under $200 used. It’s not a lens many people buy on it’s own. The only other lens I’ve bought so far is the Samyang 24mm f2.8. However I’ve been very impressed with images I’ve gotten on this lens. I didn't have time to do go anywhere special to test the lens but I have taken many photos of everyday life for the past few months.

I find the focal length perfect for my everyday photography. While the lens if far from perfect I think most people could use this lens for a while before upgrading something else.

*Note: Photos have been process using Aperture like most photos on the blog.

I’ve used it for some client work.

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The Accessory I Wish I Got Sooner For My Sony A7ii

In the video I said this was a Neewer grip but it is a Powerextra battery grip.

The Sony A7ii isn't known to have great battery life but this $60 battery grip from Powerextra will solve that for you. And as a bonus you get two extra batteries.

Powerextra Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/2Z4xbZ5

Sony A7ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL

Camera Bundles:

Panasonic GX85 - https://amzn.to/3gxlRuk

Canon M50 - https://amzn.to/3iHcgTu

Sony A6100 - https://amzn.to/2Z7GpDL *This was $849 at the time of the recording.

My 2020 iPad Setup:
2017 iPad Pro 12" 512gb - https://amzn.to/3gnyRDF
Apple Pencil - https://amzn.to/3bZ8VdX
Magic Mouse 2 - https://amzn.to/36uSyoq
Brydge Keyboard - https://ebay.to/3d7EWBW
Logitech Keyboard - https://amzn.to/3ekBynv
iPad Stand - https://amzn.to/3d4YXcx
Sd Card Reader - https://amzn.to/2X7xXUl
USB Reader - https://amzn.to/2ZKLrqq
Magic Trackpad 2 - https://amzn.to/2YJYTsA

My 2020 Sony A7ii Review: https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 24mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/2TO8kWd
Sony 85mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3aLP1Ut

Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/3fOV8Jo

My 2020 Panasonic G9 Gear: https://youtu.be/IAYjHSP9IAg
Panasonic G9 - https://amzn.to/3ctmKCx
Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/2YVEp1O
Batteries - https://amzn.to/35TiZ6P
Panasonic 12-60mm - https://amzn.to/3csFVfI
Sigma 25mm F1.7 - https://amzn.to/2WL4DkW
Sigma 60mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/35TGpJj
Panasonic 45-210mm - https://amzn.to/2yEYsad

Kwame Johnson 6/30/20 Kwame Johnson 6/30/20

How to Edit Panoramic Portraits in Lightroom

In this video a show how to create stunning panoramic portraits in Lightroom Classic. This will also work with Lightroom cc on the desktop. This is a great way to create something different with our everyday photography.

My 2020 Sony A7ii Review: https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 24mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/2TO8kWd
Sony 85mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3aLP1Ut

Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/3fOV8Jo

Kwame Johnson 6/23/20 Kwame Johnson 6/23/20

Sony A7ii: How It Changed My Photography

The Sony A7ii kit, once a high end camera that many dreamt of owning. Today it's yesterdays news and can be found at the bottom of the used section for very little money.

The Sony A7ii, once a high end camera that many dreamt of owning. Today it's yesterdays news and can be found at the bottom of the used section for very little money. The Sony A7ii kit is the best entry level camera for the price. In this video I share 5 ways the Sony A7ii body changed the way I shoot. The 24 megapixels in the Sony a7ii is still amazing for a 6 year old camera.

My 2020 Sony A7ii Review: https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 24mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/2TO8kWd
Sony 85mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3aLP1Ut

Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/3fOV8Jo

Kwame Johnson 6/16/20 Kwame Johnson 6/16/20

My 3 iPad Accessories For Editing Pictures and Video

In this video I’m sharing 3 accessories that help edit pictures on the iPad. The 2017 iPad is an amazing platform for editing pictures.

In this video I share 3 accessories that help edit pictures on the iPad. The 2017 iPad is an amazing platform for editing pictures. With IOS 13, an Apple pencil, magic trackpad or mouse and Brydge keyboard I can comfortably edit pictures for a long time. The best part about the iPad is how versatile it is.

My 2020 Panasonic G9 Review - https://youtu.be/IAYjHSP9IAg
Panasonic G9 - https://amzn.to/3ctmKCx
Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/2YVEp1O
Batteries - https://amzn.to/35TiZ6P
Panasonic 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 - https://amzn.to/3csFVfI
Sigma 25mm F1.7 - https://amzn.to/2WL4DkW
Sigma 60mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/35TGpJj
Panasonic 45-210mm - https://amzn.to/2yEYsad

My 2020 Sony A7ii Review - https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 24mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/2TO8kWd
Sony 85mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3aLP1Ut

Kwame Johnson 6/16/20 Kwame Johnson 6/16/20

Topaz DeNoise AI and Topaz Sharpen AI Changed My Workflow

Topaz DeNoise and Topaz Sharpen are two Lightroom plugins that have changed the way I edit my pictures. They make sharpening and removing noise such a breeze.

Try them for30 days free here.

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Why The iPad Is Better Than A Traditional Computer

Products links:

2017 iPad Pro 12" 512gb

Camera Gear:

Panasonic 12-60mm F3.5-5.6

Sigma 25mm F1.7

Sigma 60mm F2.8

Panasonic 45-210mm

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Is The Panasonic G9 Still Worth It In 2020?

Is the Panasonic G9 still worth is in 2020. I believe this is the best bang for the buck in the micro four thirds camera world.

My 2020 Panasonic G9 Review

Panasonic G9

Battery Grip

Batteries

Panasonic 12-60mm F3.5-5.6

Sigma 25mm F1.7

Sigma 60mm F2.8

Panasonic 45-210mm

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Shoot Better Pictures With Your Action Camera

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The Best Every Day Sony A7II Lens | Samyang 24mm F2.8

This is the lens I use every day on my Sony A7II. It is a great lens that is tack sharp and ultra-small.

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Always Moving

A gull landing on Barr Lake.

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2017 iPad Pro Long Term Review

The iPad Pro has changed the way I edit pictures and videos. In this video I talk about how I use it and answer the question is a 3 year old iPad Pro still worth it.

Buy Here:

2017 12.9in iPad Pro

2017 105in iPad Pro

Brydge Keyboard

Brydge Protective case

Logitech iPad Pro 12.9 inch Keyboard Case

Apple Pencil

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Sony A7ii in 2020 | A Few Weeks Later

Is a 6-year-old full-frame camera still worth it in 2020? This was the first full-frame camera to have built in-body image stabilization which frankly is insane to think of for 2014.

Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL

Sony 85 mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3aLP1Ut

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The First Micro 4/3 Lens You Should Buy | Panasonic 25mm F1.7

The Panasonic 25mm F1.7 is the first lens I recommend to any new photographer. It’s great for portraits to landscapes. 25mm on a micro 4/3 camera is about the focal length of the human eye. Because it’s not a zoom lens you have to ‘zoom’ with your feet.

This lens goes with me everywhere. I love the out of focus bokeh this lens produces. The best part is the lens only costs $149. Paired with my Panasonic G9 it is an awesome combination.

If you like the content I make I would love if you could buy me a cup of coffee.

Buy Panasonic 25mm Lens here

Below are sample images!

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The Best Entry Level Full Frame Camera in 2020 | Sony A7 ii

Order the Sony A7 ii from Amazon here.

Below are some images!

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Luck vs Skill

Every now and then luck and timing come together and it’s magical. This was taken at Barr Lake State Park.

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2019: Visual Journey

As the year — and the decade — comes to a close, I reflect on how things have changed over the past ten years. I shed the old skin and entered a new profession. In the last decade, my workflow has changed in ways that let me edit and post images and videos anywhere in the world.

I got to visit Senegal, New York, Grand Tetons, and St. Louis. But it was the beautiful state of Wyoming that stole my heart. Yellowstone Being in such a space was amazing. It was like stepping back in time. I also got a little close to a young grizzly bear. Of course, the mountains of Colorado remains a favorite playground, mostly because it offers me a chance to wander and rediscover my inner self.

Of course wildlife is what I really love to capture.

This year I also really got into panoramic images. Using a camera or phone I was able to create large images.

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Field Trip: 2019 Fall Colors Along Peak To Peak Drive

When we first got to Lily Lake there was a ton of fog over the lake. The lake is pretty small but with the fog we couldn’t see across. I love the way fog looks in these pictures.

The fog was a bog part of the day but I was still able to find color contrast. The reason I love fall colors is the contrast in those colors that work well together in nature.

This last picture was from a wrong turn we took. We ended up in the valley where the fog was. I think this is my favorite image of the day.

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Why YOU need to print you pictures

Printing for archival reasons is a logical thing to do, but the real reason you should start printing is emotional. When done correctly, seeing a high quality print of an image you made can be mesmerizing. there is no guarantee that the computer of tomorrow will be able to read the photos you take today, unless you consistently modernize your digital archives. Cloud services can certainly help with this, but the companies that run them aren’t guaranteed to be around forever, either.