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PSP PRESETS ARE HERE!

2 collection release (light and airy presets and whimsical outside presets)

Calling all Lightroom preset lovers… PSP presets are ready for use

EVERY GREAT DREAM BEGINS WITH A DREAMER

I am so excited to share with you my exclusive Hello Storyteller double preset release ( Yes, there is not 1 but 2 collections I am releasing ). I have worked so unbelievably hard on these and poured my heart and soul into each collection so they would work almost flawlessly with most photographers /style /camera etc…

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Photography Mentoring, Tips & Tools

pamela salai photography | NAPCP 2018 ambassador

March 27, 2018

 

 

pamela salai photography | NAPCP 2018 ambassador

Community over competition

Clip from NAPCP : “It’s so inspiring to see people coming together.”  They have chosen 3 different weeks throughout the year for the Ambassadors to hold their NAPCP Gatherings. My first meeting will be April 28th at 4:15pm at my studio .

It is FREE to attend!

Please RSVP to me ( Pam) by texting me at 412-551-2346  by April 23rd , 2018

with your name & I will reply with directions to the studio

 NAPCP’s hope is to grow and reach more photographers bringing photographers from all over the world together in a safe space where they discuss the ups and downs of the photography business.

The idea behind these Gatherings is to bring photographers together and to create a community of love and encouragement.

We are going to start off the meeting at the studio introducing ourselves and discussing a few topics. The plan will than to be to go on a short walk in the surrounding area ( which around my studio outside has great opportunities to photograph)

As creatives, sometimes we need to do something to re-charge our batteries and reset our minds.

This year, the theme for this photo walk will be Depth of Field.

We will use this idea to fuel your creativity and explore the world around you. When your photo walk is complete, I will urge you to share their photos on Instagram and tag #NAPCPGatherings.

Outside of the main theme above, we can also practice other techniques

motion blur & crowds portraits & headshots behind glass and textures

sunrises and sunsets
sun flare
photographing strangers

silhouettes
off camera flash

reflections

 

 

 

 

 

Pamela Salai Photography is a Pittsburgh Child Photographer also specializing in maternity, family in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas including but not limited to McCandles Township, Wexford, Franklin Township, Sewickley Township, Butler County, Cranberry Township, and Washington County.

 If you would like more information regarding booking a custom session with Pamela Salai Photography, please click here or contact me directly by clicking on the contact button at the top of my website or email me at : pamelasalaiphoto@gmail.com .

Often I am asked about client wardrobe. I  provide a curated wardrobe for my child clients and maternity sessions. Often these outfits can be seen through out my photos. When you book your session I will further discuss this options with you along with the stylist options I provide.

I use natural light and organic settings to create custom magic for each session.

 

 

Let’s Connect !

1. Sign up for my emails : CLICK HERE on the right hand side you will see a “sign up ” where you can enter in your emails there.
2. Join my private group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/1686002001654081/
3. FACEBOOK  you can choose to “see first” or even set the notifications on
4. INSTAGRAM

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Number 1 why you should print your photos through your photographer

February 8, 2018

 

Number 1 why you should print your photos through your photographer

Print your photos

 

Below is an example why I believe it’s best to print through your photographer. I had a client reach out to me because she was ready to place her gallery order. One of the images she requested was a 16×20 wrapped canvas. When I dropped the image into my lab I was super unhappy with the crop and knew right away I had to make this right. I took the photo into photoshop and did the necessary editing to make sure that when I dropped it back into the 16×20 canvas it would wrap nicely. In addition to do that I also made the necessary retouching I felt the canvas needed to make sure it would look it’s best at the 16×20 size.

The problem that most clients do not understand is these extra steps that unfortunately are unable to do. Even if you are experienced in photoshop

1. You are not supposed to retouch your files

2. We have the original file size so we can work on the raw file without harming the image in quality.

This is a grand example. I know that sometimes you look at the prices and think YIKES I can just go print this myself through a big box company and save $100’s of dollars. However, you are only hurting yourself. Again, I do additional post process work to assure that your image looks it’s best at the size you are wishing to print. I make sure the crop if correct – sometimes even when an image “fits” – sometimes it can use additional love to make sure it top quality – as it should be !

My professional labs I use will print the images in the quality they are meant to be. The paper is UV safe ( safe form fading). The color corrections are correct.

When you use big box store the quality gets hacked , the ink they use is not top quality , the paper is typically not UV safe and they slap on their own color correction further more ruining your image that you paid top dollar for.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pamela Salai Photography is a Pittsburgh Child Photographer also specializing in maternity, family in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas including but not limited to McCandles Township, Wexford, Franklin Township, Sewickley Township, Butler County, Cranberry Township, and Washington County.

 If you would like more information regarding booking a custom session with Pamela Salai Photography, please click here or contact me directly by clicking on the contact button at the top of my website or email me at : pamelasalaiphoto@gmail.com .

Often I am asked about client wardrobe. I  provide a curated wardrobe for my child clients and maternity sessions. Often these outfits can be seen through out my photos. When you book your session I will further discuss this options with you along with the stylist options I provide.

I use natural light and organic settings to create custom magic for each session.

 

 

Let’s Connect !

1. Sign up for my emails : CLICK HERE on the right hand side you will see a “sign up ” where you can enter in your emails there.
2. Join my private group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/1686002001654081/
3. FACEBOOK  you can choose to “see first” or even set the notifications on
4. INSTAGRAM