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Photoshop Actions Before & After | Kubota Imaging Tools

We have received several emails from photographers inquiring about our post-processing, curious if we outsource and what Photoshop Actions we use.  Because of this, I decided it was the perfect time to do a Before & After post and divulge our editing process. We outsource all of our RAW editing to our personal editor.  She…

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April 30, 2012 - 1:55 am

Margaret Pitts Lee - Holli True have you used any of Kubota’s Lightroom Presets? I’m just wondering if there are equivalents to these you’ve used in PS5? Thanks!

April 29, 2012 - 6:57 pm

Margaret Lee - Holli-Have you ever used any of Kubota’s Lightroom presets? Wondering if there are equivalents to these PS5 actions for Lightroom? I love the way these are edited, but I primarily use Lightroom. Thanks!

April 13, 2012 - 7:32 pm

Debora J Mehlhaff - Holli….do you use Portraiture? Thank you.

April 13, 2012 - 1:10 pm

Spicytee - That’s great… Thanks for the response… The great thing about our work is to get it right on the camera.. Then everything will become easy… Do remind me..What camera do you shoot in again ma’am?

April 13, 2012 - 12:51 pm

Holli True - Debora, I don’t have Portraiture, so no, I don’t use it. None of these images have any airbrushing done on them whatsoever. If a girl has skin issues, I will clone out blemishes, when needed. If the skin needs to be smoothed a bit, I prefer to use Totally Rad Actions Pro Retouch. I never use it at 100%, I typically use it at around 30-50%. The recipes I listed above are exactly what I used- nothing more. :) I hope this helps!

April 13, 2012 - 12:49 pm

Holli True - Thank you so much, Spicytee! :) I honestly don’t do a lot when it comes to editing- I try to do everything I can in-camera to achieve the shot I want. I think the key to using actions is to run them at light opacities. I used to use them at 100% and it made my images look heavy- try them at smaller opacities. :)

April 13, 2012 - 12:33 pm

Debora J - Holli…do you use Portraiture? Thank you.

April 13, 2012 - 11:58 am

Spicytee - They all good.. And the images are fabulous….
I can see you didnt do much editing. Your work are always great.
Sometimes I think Kubota Actions ain’t good for everyone..
Especially the dark skin people which are my clients around here.
Nevertheless I still use them and still growing my action paks.

Introducing Fragments | Photography Mentoring with Holli True

It’s no secret that I love to teach and share what I know with other photographers.  When I started in this business I was faced with closed doors and no opportunity to connect with other photographers.  It was a very isolating experience and it was difficult for me.  When I decided to offer mentoring to…

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March 25, 2012 - 12:39 am

Justine Cirullo - love this! so excited for you:)

Senior Portrait Posing & Lighting Workshop | Las Vegas, NV | February 2012

To anyone who will be in Vegas next month for WPPI, we would love for you to join us at our Senior Portrait Posing & Lighting Workshop on February 19th, 2012.  We have joined forces with John Naccarato for this hands-on event- you don’t want to miss it!  Photograph gorgeous models who will be beautified…

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February 6, 2012 - 11:30 am

Michael from Lensbaby - What a fantastic opportunity for up and coming portrait photographers – I’m sure you attendees will learn lots!

February 6, 2012 - 11:28 am

Michael from Lensbaby - What a fantastic opportunity for up and coming portrait photographers – I’m sure your attendees will learn lots!

January 31, 2012 - 11:46 pm

John Naccarato - Wow! The amazing Dawn Davis just made my day! I would not know half the stuff without learning from the best…and one of the best out there is Bob & Dawn Davis! We are going to have a blast! Viva Las Vegas!

January 31, 2012 - 7:47 pm

Dawn Davis - We’re excited for you! We adore John and we know that you guys will have an amazing workshop!

January 30, 2012 - 5:15 am

Rachael Schoellen - Soooooo excited!!!

Happy Holli-Days | Day Five | Photography Giveaways

Day 4 of Happy Holli-Days has come to an end- thank you so much to all of you who entered to win a free year of Showit & a SiteHouse Style Group from Promise Tangeman Creative!  By random selection, we are so excited to announce the winner… We have 5 days of giveaways for photographers, ending…

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December 24, 2011 - 11:25 pm

Sara DeAnne Rankin - I have been wanting for SO long to attend your wonderful workshop!!!! I hope you and your family have a fabulous holiday !!!! Xo

December 24, 2011 - 7:41 pm

Tracey Shayewitz - Wow! This would be amazing to win!!! Merry Christmas Holli!!!!!! Thank you so much for doing this!

December 24, 2011 - 6:58 pm

Christal Houghtelling - Seriously, I would love to win this. Thanks so much for the chance to win!

December 24, 2011 - 2:34 pm

Jamie - Shared on FB and I have been a long time fan <3

December 24, 2011 - 2:21 pm

Jamie Hill - What an amazing giveaway Holli! I aspire to take one of your workshops and this would be amazing to win!!!

December 24, 2011 - 2:09 pm

Christine - Thanks for the giveaway! I’d love to win this prize and I love Portland!!!

December 24, 2011 - 12:44 pm

Amy S - Thanks for all the giveaways! Really cool!

December 24, 2011 - 12:23 pm

Ashley Pendergraft - Merry Christmas, Holli! Thank you for having such a fab contest!!! :-)

December 24, 2011 - 11:39 am

Susan Dukat - Happy Holidays Holli! Hope it is fabulous! Thanks for being so great!

December 24, 2011 - 8:40 am

Stevi - I tweeted and Liked! These are some amazing giveaways! I actually had a dream the other night that I won the Lensbaby, unfortunately I did not, but hey there’s always christmas!
I would absolutely LOVE to attend this workshop! I hope I win!

December 24, 2011 - 8:15 am

Jen Rich - Is it true my name is at the top of this blog post??? I am SO EXCITED! No I’m not entering today – I already plan to be at the workshop :) Just wanted to post and leave you some much deserved love. Thanks so much for your amazing generosity and beautiful spirit! Have a very very very Happy Christmas!

December 24, 2011 - 8:08 am

courtney parish - wow what an amazing give away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

December 24, 2011 - 7:59 am

Ann Keen - Thank you for all the giveaways Holli! They are all so fabulous! I hope you have a wonderful holiday. :)

December 24, 2011 - 7:25 am

Jennifer Gardner - This would be the best Christmas present everrrr!! :) Thanks Holli! Merry Christmas!

December 24, 2011 - 7:15 am

melisa draper - Thank you for the awesome week of giveaways!!! Saved the best for last! This would be the most amazing opportunity!!! I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!

December 24, 2011 - 7:04 am

Susan Wolfer-Lennex - We are spending time with family, going to church and eating of course!

December 24, 2011 - 6:52 am

Laurie W. - Happy Holidays! Thanks again for all of the amazing contests this week!

December 24, 2011 - 6:08 am

Erin May - What an awesome giveaway! I’d LOVE to win! Merry Christmas, Holli!

December 24, 2011 - 5:36 am

Nancy Mitchell - Thanks for all the giveaways Holli! May you have a very Merry Christmas with your family!

December 24, 2011 - 5:34 am

Nancy Mitchell - Spending time with the family is on our agenda and of course 4 kids tomorrow will be surprised by SANTA!

December 24, 2011 - 5:20 am

LindaS - Thank you for these great giveaways! Would love to learn in Portland.

December 24, 2011 - 5:04 am

Lashonda mcgregor - I’d love to win this!! Thanks for doing the giveaways.~ merry Christmas

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