One topic that sparks debate among photographers is album design. Some love every detail of the layout with obsessive fervor, while others run screaming at the thought of it. In peak album season, Facebook threads are full of frustration and avoidance, especially when working with a customer who is hard to satisfy. Then there’s theContinue reading “For Album Design, Finao is Your Perfect Partner”
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Elements and Reveal – the adaptable DIY studio stockers that let you give customers instant gratification.
It’s almost Labor Day, so of course, we’re thinking of ways to save you a little time and effort. What better way than with a DIY album. They are perfect for in-person reveals or to capture the intensity of the moment with an instant album. Or maybe it’s a last-minute booking, and your client needsContinue reading “Elements and Reveal – the adaptable DIY studio stockers that let you give customers instant gratification.”
Fall Trend report 2016 part the fourth: The grande finale where I give up the ghost
Well, if you’ve been following along this week, you’ve seen what happens when Lisa is left all alone on her side of the office with no one to talk to other than aloe plants* and birds outside at the bird feeder. “Oh, hello little guy. Aren’t you a handsome fellow? No, wait! Don’t go!”….sigh WhereContinue reading “Fall Trend report 2016 part the fourth: The grande finale where I give up the ghost”
Fall Trend Report 2016 pt 3: Where Pantone turns me into a mermaid
Ok, well not really. But if I was going to turn myself into a mermaid, I would totally shop the Mertailor because his stuff is AWESOME! But I digress. No friends, today we are inspired by Pantone’s new Seaglass palette from their 2016 Fall Trend report. Let’s have a look-see, shall we? So calm, soContinue reading “Fall Trend Report 2016 pt 3: Where Pantone turns me into a mermaid”
Fall Trend Report 2016 pt. 2: Today we take a look at Pantone’s Sunset palette.
Welcome to part two of our Fall Trend Report, or as I like to refer to it..Pantone vs. Finao FIGHT! Well, not so much of a fight really but an inspirational journey and a colorful meeting of the minds. Yup, that’s it. SO, let’s take a look at what our colors are today. Get readyContinue reading “Fall Trend Report 2016 pt. 2: Today we take a look at Pantone’s Sunset palette.”
Trend Report Fall 2016 pt 1: Finao takes on Pantone’s Camper palette
Fall is right around the corner and I’m seeing fashion trend reports everywhere. Since I haven’t done one of these in awhile, I thought it might be fun. So, here goes… Today we using as our inspiration the Camper palette from Pantone’s Fall 2016 trend report. So what have we got? Here’s my top picksContinue reading “Trend Report Fall 2016 pt 1: Finao takes on Pantone’s Camper palette”
Film Finish: a Photoshop action FREEBIE courtesy of Senior Portrait Secrets
Josh Fisher of http://www.seniorportraitsecrets.com has graciously offered to share the love with fellow Finaons via this free downloadable Photoshop action. Thanks, Josh! You’re a gem!! From the site: Film Finish is a Photoshop Action I use almost all the time in a setting with greenery. In this video below, I demonstrate the power of theContinue reading “Film Finish: a Photoshop action FREEBIE courtesy of Senior Portrait Secrets”
New designer line from Heather Larkin & Finao
VIDEO In partnership with Heather Larkin, the photographer who brought you Fairyography, Finao is proud to introduce it’s new designer album line inspired by Heather’s latest workshop series, Hairyography! This new limited edition design will be available April 1st. For one day only, we’ll also be offering special discounted rates for the Hairyography workshops whereContinue reading “New designer line from Heather Larkin & Finao”
Matted Prints: How to use Lightroom to create 8×10 prints to go into 11×14 mats
Emily London Miller (Emily London Portraits) explains how to use Lightroom to format your prints with a border, so you can order 8×10 prints with a 7×10 image, and then slip those prints into an 11×14 mat with a 7×10 opening. Emily goes in depth and with great detail to describe all the logistical componentsContinue reading “Matted Prints: How to use Lightroom to create 8×10 prints to go into 11×14 mats”
Album Binding: Dare to Compare
Is there REALLY a quality difference when it comes to all the albums out there in the world? YES. YES THERE IS. I’ve just chosen one aspect to highlight today that I think is an important one when it comes to displaying your beautiful imagery: Binding. It’s a big one. It can make or breakContinue reading “Album Binding: Dare to Compare”
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