The latest entry in the Favourite Image project is from Ann, who writes:

“It was really hard to pick a favorite because different photos appealed to us for different reasons. But we love the texture and tone of this photo. It also just “feels” like that night felt, when we walked outside into the courtyard. It was twilight. We were shaking a little bit from the excitement of the ceremony. And from the cold. But the world seemed very still, very silent.”

For me, the best shot of the daywas taken looking down over the market. I like how this image has an historic feel to it, even if there are modern cars in it

…Mike

More about the Favourite Image project

I had the oppor­tunity to shoot with some models this week…here are some of my faves.

…Mike

I had the supreme pleasure of photographing my Mom’s marriage to Francois at the Chateau Montebello on a beau­tiful fall afternoon.

…Mike

Sloppy Borders 4 is Now Available!

After a (very) extended period of devel­opment, I’m happy to announce that the next version of Sloppy Borders is now available!

Here’s what’s new:

• CS3 and CS4 Support!
  The long delay between versions was due to some strangeness in the move from CS2 to CS3, but I’m happy to say that is all behind us now! Sloppy Borders 4 is ready for the future! My testing with the pre-release version of CS4 means that any necessary updates required for CS4 compat­i­bility will be ready lightning-fast!
• All-New Interface
  The snazzed-up interface is easier to use than ever!
• Border Files Included!
  Not only will Sloppy Borders continue to work seam­lessly with the borders you already have, but there are 12 new borders included — FREE! This trans­lates into over 100 possible border combi­na­tions with all random­ization options turned on!
• Bridge Integration!
  Bridge inte­gration means that Sloppy Borders can process just the files you select in Bridge, instead of an entire folder. Cool eh!!

Visit the Sloppy Borders page to see all the details, and some examples too! Enjoy!

ps. To all current users of Sloppy Borders: if you haven’t received your upgrade notice, contact me ASAP: upgrade pricing is good until October 23 only!!

AutoLoader 3 is Now Available!
I’m happy to announce that the next version of AutoLoader is now available!

What’s new? Glad you asked!

• Turbo Mode!
  If you thought AutoLoader was fast before, wait until you try new Turbo Mode! Turbo Mode speeds up the saving and loading of files by a huge margin: when working on hundreds of images by up to 10X!
• Bridge Integration!
  Bridge inte­gration means that AutoLoader can process selected files in Bridge, instead of an entire folder. Harness the powerful labels and filters of Bridge and burn through them with AutoLoader 3! Sweet!
• CS3 and CS4 Support!
  AutoLoader 3 is ready for the future! My testing with the pre-release version of CS4 means that any necessary updates required for CS4 compat­i­bility will be ready lightning-fast!

Check out the AutoLoader page for the scoop!

ps. To all current users of AutoLoader: if you haven’t received your upgrade notice, contact me ASAP: upgrade pricing is good until October 23 only!!