This is the page for Ian M Butterfield's Photography business. Opened in February 2011. "Ian's Studio" is also available for hire to photographers.
More information can be found at http://www.imb.biz Photographs by Ian M Butterfield can also be seen on flickr: http://flickr.com/photos/ianbutty We run workshops and events for local photographers of all levels from beginner to professional
At "Ian's Studio" a wide range of photography work can be undertaken including...
Portrature, Weddings, Photography Tuition, Model Portfolios, Commercial/Product photography.
28/11/2023
Friday 15 December 7:00pm till 10:00pm - First of my new round of events is now available for booking:
Friday 15 December 2023 - Three, Two, One, Shoot - Making Photos 7pm till 10pm One light? Two lights? or Three lights? This event/workshop is designed to work on two levels… For those who are new to shooting in a studio we will look at how to create lighting set for a shoot by thinking about what each light in the shoot does. Starting with a single […]
11/04/2023
[Making Photos] Do I need photography training? - https://mailchi.mp/f0a9f9c471b7/ians-studio-news-8122393
07/04/2023
Delorian finally finished- will photograph properly at the studio soon.
27/02/2023
[NEWSLETTER] New workshops and online course - https://mailchi.mp/abef548ab5ba/ians-studio-news-8118241
06/08/2022
[Making Photos] Gels, pricing and an odd coincidence - https://mailchi.mp/00c41de0cffd/ians-studio-news-7273529
14/07/2022
[Making Photos] Thank you and mentoring! - https://mailchi.mp/8b16268ebf68/ians-studio-news-7273113
06/07/2022
[Ian's Studio] Studio events are back! (Plus other stuff!) - https://mailchi.mp/47eedc34793d/ians-studio-news-7272521
29/06/2022
[Ian's Studio] Newsletter (including a video version) - https://mailchi.mp/829a8076b323/ians-studio-news
06/02/2022
Tonight's YouTube video... (Sunday at 7:30pm) - The Secrets of Masking in Adobe Lightroom
https://youtu.be/EnR7S6tQSkQ
I will join you in the live chat for any Q&A
This week's video is a detailed demonstration showing how to use the new masking in Adobe Lightroom. We look at selecting and modifying the sky, adding to and subtracting from a mask, duplicating and inverting masks. We also look at selecting a subject and inverting the selection to modify a background.
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00:00 Introduction
00:51 Cathedral of the northern lights
02:24 Sky selection
03:29 Changing the mask overlay
04:02 Adding to and subtracting from a mask
06:10 Adjusting the sky
06:57 Duplicating a mask
07:30 Inverting a mask (including add & subtract)
08:14 Adjusting the cathedral
08:55 Paintbrush mask
10:15 Cathedral recap
11:09 Subject Selection
12:56 Refining a mask
14:42 Reflections & hair
16:42 Non-destructive changes
17:38 Closing thoughts & what to watch next
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Secrets of Masking in Adobe Lightroom What are the secrets of masking in Adobe Lightroom? This week's video is a detailed demonstration showing how to use the new masking in Adobe Lightroom. We...
01/01/2022
SUNDAY 2 January 2022 at 7:30pm - It feels like ages since I did Live Stream #099 - but at last, I am back with #100 and this is going to be a SPECIAL one. And what better time than the 100th show to look back and to look forward.
I will be looking back at 2021 and sharing with you my top 10 images from the year - I will also be looking ahead and sharing with you some significant changes for both my business and for the weekly live stream. (You really don't want to miss this one!) https://youtu.be/Eq8O5Rjs_SI - Use the link to set a reminder and to watch the show.
Looking Back & Looking Forward - Live Stream #100 SUNDAY 2 January 2022 It feels like ages since I did Live Stream #099 - but at last, I am back with #100 and this is going to be a SPECIAL one. And what better time than the 100t...
26/11/2021
Film Noir Photography - Live Stream SUNDAY 21 November 2021 @ 7:30pm
This week we will be looking at how to create film noir (and Hollywood glamour) images in the studio. The stream will include images and video shot at a film noir shoot earlier this week.
I will also be sharing a new Affinity Photo tutorial and providing feedback on your images.
If you have images you would like me to look at in our feedback section of the live stream please email them to [email protected]
https://youtu.be/m-kHLNRki_Q - please use the link to set a reminder and to watch the show
Film Noir Photography - Live Stream #98 SUNDAY 21 November 2021 This week we will be looking at how to create film noir (and Hollywood glamour) images in the studio. The stream will include images and video shot at a fil...
13/11/2021
Photo Website Feedback - Live Stream #97 SUNDAY 14 November 2021
For many photographers, our "shop window" is our website. In this episode of the show, I will be taking a look at, and providing feedback on the websites of some of our viewers. If you want your website included please let me know. I will also be looking at masking in Affinity Photo. - https://youtu.be/JJc7eO1vxWA, please use the link to set a reminder and to watch the show.
Welcome to our new format live streams - shorter, punchier, more accessible but still with the same great photography training and tutorials.
If you have images you would like me to look at in our feedback section of the live stream please email them to [email protected]
Photo Website Feedback - Live Stream #97 SUNDAY 14 November 2021 For many photographers, our "shop window" is our website. In this episode of the show, I will be taking a look at, and providing feedback on the websites of...
