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Street photography, while exciting and spontaneous, can also be intimidating and awkward, seeing that strangers are usually the subject. If you are interested in or new to street photography, you’ll love this video! Nichole Paschal covers some basic tips and ideas on how to capture intriguing moments on the streets.

Originally posted to YouTube on Apr 9, 2012. With over 312,000 views, this is our most popular video ever!

Did you enjoy Street Photo Basics with Nichole Paschal?

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Hi! I am a Norwegian 54 old man and I’ve been living all my life in the northern parts of the country, above the arctic circle.

I’ve been told I am one of the best Aurora shooters but I don’t agree to that, though… But I don’t know anybody else that is committed to this kind of photography as I am.

How I Got Started

Before I got ill, and on a disability pension, I was working as a technical engineer in one of Norway’s biggest hospitals. So what used to be a dear hobby, has now become more like my daily routine…

We are back again with Jeff McPheeters as he shares his technical post-processing workflow to perfecting the storm. Learn tips and tricks for camera settings to yield better storm photography, as well as great tips for perfecting your images.

Did you miss part 1 Into the Storm with Jeff McPheeters or part 2 Catching the Storm with Jeff McPheeters? Well read them before continuing on to part 3!

Here at Topaz we have a program for every need! We have programs for the technical photographer and the artist alike. If you’re new to plugins or new to Topaz, you may be wondering what is Topaz Adjust? Well, it’s one of our most popular programs and it is sure to take disappointing images to beautiful images that fully reflect your photographic vision in brilliant contrast, depth, and color.

Topaz Adjust

Imagine this: You see an awe-inspiring sight and it’s breathtaking! It’s the waterfall you hiked 5 miles to see. Maybe it’s the playtime your children are enjoying together on a warm summer day. It’s the classic car you’ve been dreaming of for 30 years. Whatever it is, you can hardly take your eyes off it and you have to capture the memory, immediately. You raise your camera and snap away!

But then… your excitement fades as you realize the digital version pales in comparison to the real thing. If only there was a way to make the image fully reflect your photographic vision in brilliant contrast, depth, and color…

…and there is with Topaz Adjust!

Topaz Clarity and B&W Effects for Beginners

(5 votes, average: 4.80 out of 5)

Software covered: BW Effects, Clarity Difficulty level: Beginner

One of my favorite Topaz programs is Topaz B&W Effects! It reminds me of my college days of being in the darkroom for hours, not knowing what results I might get, and getting frustrated to the point of tears. Wait a minute… B&W Effects is the exact opposite of all those awful things! Topaz B&W Effects is an easy way to turn color photographs into exquisite monochromatic images. It’s perfect for anyone that likes traditional black and white photography and prefers classic prints.

This beginner’s tutorial will demonstrate just how easy it can be to use such an astounding program with a unique conversion engine that emphasizes tone and texture along with Clarity, our program that delivers natural contrast. You’ll be converting snapshots, photographs, and fine art in no time!

Grab an image, anything from a picture of your grandchild to a vacation photo, and follow along in this quick 15 minute lesson!

Don’t have our programs? Try any and all of them out, completely free for 30 days.

From the Archives: Street Photography Basics

Originally posted to YouTube on Apr 9, 2012. With over 312,000 views, this is our most popular video ever!

Did you enjoy Street Photo Basics with Nichole Paschal?

Shooting The Northern Lights with Frank Olsen

How I Got Started

Perfecting the Storm with Jeff McPheeters

What is Topaz Adjust?

Topaz Adjust

Topaz Clarity and B&W Effects for Beginners