Nature & Travel Photography by Justin Reznick

Lightroom 3 on Sale!

Justin Reznick — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:07:43 +0000

Lightroom 3 is on sale today for only $69.95 at B&H Photo! They are clearing out the inventory in anticipation for Lightroom 4. Lightroom 3 is an amazing piece of software and a great place to begin your post processing adventure. After you get the software be sure to sign up for my class if you are in the Seattle area!

Intro to Digital Photography & Lightroom 3 Classes

Justin Reznick — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:07:29 +0000

I am pleased to offer Intro to Digital Photography classes and Lightroom 3 Processing classes locally in the Seattle area. The cost is $75 per session.

Classes will be held at the Carol Edwards Center in Woodinville, WA. The address is:

17401 133rd Avenue NE

Intro to Digital Photography is aimed at photographers looking to understand their camera and how to use manual controls. This class is great for those who have just picked up a DSLR or a mirrorless body, and for those who want to learn to utilize the power of their current camera. Beyond controls, we will discuss light, composition, processing, and publishing, on the web or in print.

The Lightroom 3 class is a comprehensive look at the most popular photo managing and editing software in the industry. You do not need to own Lightroom 3 in order to participate, Adobe offers a free, fully functional trial you can download and bring to class. We will learn how to organize and process images. Participants will dropbox up to five images to me prior, and we will edit them in class. We will also discuss alternative software solutions and what they can do beyond Lightroom.

Intro to Digital Photography Schedule:

March 6th, 6pm – 9pm

April 24th, 6pm – 9pm

May 22nd, 6pm – 9pm

June 12th, 6pm – 9pm

Lightroom 3 Processing Schedule:

March 7th, 6pm – 9pm

April 24th, 6pm – 9pm

May 23rd, 6pm – 9pm

June 13th, 6pm – 9pm

Questions? Contact me by Email
here or by phone at 206-769-8338.

Top 10 images of 2011, #1

Justin Reznick — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:33:31 +0000

Coming in at #1 is “Undercurrent” from Lower Antelope Canyon in Arizona. I’m passionate about photographing slot canyons, and this image is my favorite image in the genre. I’m thrilled and proud to have this as part of my body of work. Thanks for having a look!

Top 10 images of 2011, #2

Justin Reznick — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:30:50 +0000

Coming in at #2 is “The Elephant” from Valley of Fire State Park. Strong bounce light, varying cool and warm colors, and a natural elephant sculpture complete the scene. I was thrilled to have this selected as a highly honored image from Nature’s Best. Thanks for having a look!

Top 10 images of 2011, #3

Justin Reznick — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:28:47 +0000

Coming in at #3 is “Aspen Rain” from Lake Tahoe, California. I photographed these fallen Aspens leaves during a snow storm. I was able to capture the fresh water droplets before the snow completely covered the scene. Thanks for having a look!

Top 10 Images of 2011, #4

Justin Reznick — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:24:45 +0000

Coming in at #4 is “Ruckel Creek” from the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon. This is the most beautiful creek I’ve ever had the chance to photograph. I returned to this scene again and again until the foliage was at its peak. Thanks for having a look!

Top 10 Images of 2011, #5

Justin Reznick — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:19:47 +0000

Coming in at #5 is “The Red Barn” from the Palouse region of Eastern Washington. A wait of 3 days produced 5 minutes of incredible light to capture this scene. The wheat cycle was perfect to capture the intense greens unique to the Palouse. Thanks for having a look!

Top 10 Images of 2011, #6

Justin Reznick — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:01:10 +0000

Coming in at #6 is “Winter Paradise” from Convict Lake in the Eastern Sierra of California. My buddy Ron and I experienced a magical sunrise with fresh snow on the mountains and the foreground rocks. It’s one of the best light shows I’ve ever photographed, absolutely perfect conditions!

Top 10 Images of 2011, #7

Justin Reznick — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:35:45 +0000

Coming in at #7 is “Revelation” from The Wave in Coyote Buttes North, Arizona. What you see here are 3 rock faces made from the same sandstone, all receiving different qualities of light. I hope you enjoy!

Top 10 Images of 2011, #8

Justin Reznick — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:56:05 +0000

Coming in at #8 is “Canyon Oasis” from Oneonta Gorge in the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon. The title comes from the feeling you get one you’re inside. The tall canyon walls with the river flowing through reminds you of the Narrows in Zion National Park, but the amount of moss and the color green permeates the walls and is quintessential Oregon. This image is a blend of 3 exposures. The water is a 30 second exposure with an ND filter attached to the lens. By creating a long exposure, I was able to highlight the natural s-curve formed by the water dripping off the canyon wall. The second exposure is to compensate for the amount of wind in the canyon. The tree in the upper right corner was moving fast and I had to use an ISO of 3200 to freeze the leaves in order to make it tack sharp. And the final image is at optimal settings for the remainder of the scene in order to print the final image large. Thanks for having a look!