Matthew Blassey Photography

my blog moved !

2011-03-27T13:15:00.000-04:00

hey readers, I recently transitioned into using wordpress for my future blog posts. Please feel free to visit my new blog site at www.matthewblasseyphotography.com/blog thanks Matt

Headshot/Model Session

2010-11-25T12:17:00.000-05:00

Here are some images I photographed from a recent model/headshot session with local Pittsburgh actor, Winston. He currently finished up with a local theatre production and has roles in several independent films being shot in Pittsburgh. He was in a big need of modeling and headshot images for his portfolio and I feel we got a great variety of styles from our session. Winston was really great

Key Tips: Using Social Media To Market Your Creative Business

2010-10-27T21:36:00.001-04:00

I was at a seminar last night, hosted by the Pittsburgh local chapter of ASMP, on how to utilize social media to market your photography or creative business and I just wanted to post a few helpful tips I learned from attending. The seminar was hosted by Buffalo photographer and social media guru, Clark Dever.Below is a list of a few key tips I got outta it:- One of the key goals of Social Media

Facebook Profile vs. Fan Page ?

2010-03-21T08:43:00.006-04:00

Whats the real difference between a Facebook Profile and a Facebook Fan Page and how can a Fan Page benefit your business as a photographer ? This is a question I asked myself a few weeks ago when I was interested in exploring new marketing avenues for my business. So I did some google surfing and came up with some answers that I wanted to share.FaceBook Profile: This is for individuals where

Give Your Mac a Tune-Up

2010-02-24T12:29:00.003-05:00

So i've had an imac at home for about 2 years now and for the past couple months it just starting opening applications slower and running sluggishly so I decided to get to the bottom of it. After surfing the web and talking to apple care I found a few tips on how to speed up the performance of your mac.1. First you are going to wanna run Disc Utility which is located within your applications>

Online Digital Magazine for Digital Imaging

2010-02-10T08:00:00.002-05:00

I came across this website yesterday that I wanted to share called Letsgodigital.org Its basically an easy to read informational website that offers camera reviews, ratings and up to date industry news of the top camera and equipment manufacturers. The things I really like about this site is that its not INFORMATION OVERLOAD! Granted this site is very content heavy but the interface is

PodCamp - A Community For Social Media

2010-01-18T08:00:00.001-05:00

My sister, a Philadelphia graphic designer, shared with me this interactive social networking community called PodCamp that she had a recent chance to be a part of. "PodCamp is a usually free BarCamp-style community UnConference for new media enthusiasts and professionals including bloggers, podcasters, YouTubers, social networkers, and anyone curious about new media. The first PodCamp was held

Seminar - What Do I Charge ?

2010-01-11T10:06:00.003-05:00

The Pittsburgh Chapter of ASMP is presenting Susan Carr's “What do I charge?” A candid discussion on licensing and pricing your work. Take the mystery out of determining your fees and setting licensing terms. Get real world strategies for pricing in this tough business climate. Learn how to sell your prices with confidence. This Practical Seminar Includes: - What you need to know about

Recent Headshots

2010-01-04T15:21:00.001-05:00

Here are some headshots that I wanted to share from a recent session. please visit www.matthewblasseyphotography.com to view more people photography.

Website: Making Better Inkjet Prints

2010-01-04T07:12:00.000-05:00

The author of "301 Inkjet Tips and Techniques" has created a companion website that has a variety of tips and learning resources. Andrew Darlow's intent of this site is to help readers transform their photos and artwork into prints on paper. This site has hundreds of resources for all levels of photographers and artists. Topics range from color management tips and ink jet FAQ's to printer

A Guide To HD Video On DSLR Cameras

2009-12-29T07:52:00.001-05:00

Dpreview.com has a great guide to explaining the HD Video feature which has become available on the latest professional and prosumer dslr cameras. This website list the specs of the latest cameras that have HD video capability as well as comparison tables that show how they match up against professional grade camcorders. A wide array of topics are discussed from clip limits, storage, and sensor

Harddrive Failure - Guidelines On Backing Up Your Work

2009-12-21T09:00:00.002-05:00

Here are some guidelines for setting up a solid backup system to prevent data loss in case your hard drive fails. Harddrive failure could happen tomorrow, next month or 2 years down the road causing you to lose all of your files and images. Don't wait for that random occurrence to happen. Protect your work! Below are some preventative steps to ensure your files will be safe in the event of a

Photoshop Tutorials - Great Website

2009-12-07T15:35:00.001-05:00

I came across a really great photoshop tutorial website that I wanted to share. The things that I like about this site that sets it apart from the other million tutorial sites out there is that the website is very clean and easy to navigate through, the tutorials are thorough and easy to follow, and there are tons of useful ones that aren't "how to turn a horse into a unicorn and make it look

Digital Photography Best Practices & Workflow

2009-11-30T15:48:00.004-05:00

The American Society of Media Photographers (asmp.org) have recently launched a website with the intended purpose of creating guidelines for the best practices and workflow for Professional Digital Photography. This really is a great website for learning how to best capture and manage your digital photographs. dpBestflow.org is a rich web resource which includes a series of on-line educational

Tilt Shift Photographs

2009-11-05T06:00:00.004-05:00

Recent tilt shift effect photographs I created using Photoshop's lens blur filter. To learn more about this technique visit the article posted below by smashing magazine:50 beautiful examples of tilt shift photographywww.matthewblasseyphotography.com

High Dynamic Range Photographs: Warehouse

2009-11-01T07:00:00.000-05:00

Recent High Dynamic Range (HDR) photographs I took of an abandoned downtown Pittsburgh warehouse. To find out more about HDR visit www.hdrsoft.com. You can view more of my HDR photos on my flickr webpage.www.matthewblasseyphotography.comwww.facebook.com/matthewblasseyphotographywww.twitter.com/mblassey

Stunning Tilt Shift Photography Tutorial

2009-10-28T08:00:00.000-04:00

I found a tutorial on tilt shift photography that I wanted to share (provided by www.tiltshiftphotography.net.) The effect is done with Photoshop, using the Lens Blur filter. This tutorial is really a great alternative if you don't have the budget for a $1000+ dollar tilt shift lens. To utilize the fullest effect of this technique your going to want to choose a landscape image that is shot from

Smashing Magazine: All Things Design

2009-10-22T09:00:00.000-04:00

I wanted to share this online magazine I came across that is a must-read online source for any creative professional or design geek out there. Smashing Magazine is an online magazine and blog dedicated to all things design. This frequently updated site covers everything from lists of inspirational design to HTML tutorials. The navigation of the Smashing website divides the articles into nine

Premiere Photographer Lecture Event: Oct 27th 2009

2009-10-19T08:00:00.003-04:00

ASMP Pittsburgh presents a night with Parish Kohanim, one of Canon's Explorers of Light Photographers. Parish will show and discuss his artful approach to imagery and how he incorporates a fine art approach to commercial photography. Currently he is concentrating on fine art and gallery works. The program will run approximately an hour and a half, with questions and answers to follow the

Pittsburgh In High Dynamic Range

2009-09-11T06:05:00.001-04:00

Here are a few high dynamic range images I created recently using photomatix with apple aperture.

High Dynamic Range

2009-09-08T20:33:00.004-04:00

I recently purchased Photomatix which is software that is used to create high dynamic range imagery. High Dynamic Range or HDR is a set of techniques that allow a greater dynamic range of luminances between light and dark areas of a scene than normal digital imaging techniques or photographic prints. This wider dynamic range allows HDR images to more accurately represent the wide range of

Understanding Your Camera's Histogram:

2009-08-24T11:29:00.002-04:00

I am sure for some of you out there, the histogram feature on the back of your digital SLR camera is a feature that is often overlooked or misunderstood. I used to be stumped on how to read it, and more importantly how to rely on it when taking photographs. I recently found an informative article that gives an in depth explanation of how to read and understand the histogram, provided by The

Personal Shoot: Burglar Concept

2009-08-12T09:00:00.002-04:00