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Summer Days Set - Available Now! $70 aud. 18 Presets.
April 6, 2009 – 6:02 am
The new Summer Days is a comprehensive RAW editing preset package, including presets for editing portraits, front lit outdoor scenes and portraits, backlit silhouettes and beach scenes, and general shots.
There are 6 backlight presets which will bring your wide angle backlit photos to life, boosting colour, light and vibrancy. Create and boost silhouttes or add fill light to a subject. these are strong presets for backlit photos only.
There are 4 basic presets for use on any type of photo. Nostalgia will give your photos an older, toned look while maintaining some colour, choc strawberry is a toned black and white conversion with hints of pink and brown, burst will give some oomph to colour and light, and warm sun will add a colourful glow to your photos.
The 4 portrait presets will boost outdoor portraits with added vibrancy, colour hue or haze, while still being sympathetic to skin tones.
The 4 beach presets are perfect for front or side lit outdoor shots, great to bring to life those shots you take at the beach or the park in full sun or on an overcast day.
Shown examples feature the effects of each named preset only with no further edits. Presets should be tweaked for individidual photos. Not all presets will work on all photos.
Textures / Overlays Now Available!
December 2, 2008 – 4:40 am
Adding textures and overlays to your photos can be a great way to add interest, colour and life to your images. I have been working hard on putting together 2 sets of overlays and they are finally finished and now available for sale. There are a wide range of overlays included in each set of 19. They add not only textured details to your photos but you can also use them to add clouds to blown skies, sun rays and flare, give your photos an old look or enhance colour and light.
Here are some before and after examples of what they can do.
Each set includes 19 high resolution jpg images suitable for use as overlays / textures in Photoshop. You will need a decent working knowledge of layers and blend modes in order to make the best use of these products.I will be setting up a flickr group dedicated to the textures and will provide support and tutorials in the group if requested. When you purchase you will be sent the links to download your set/s. I suggest creating a textures folder and saving each into the same folder for ease of use. You will also receive a workflow example in jpeg form that shows how i edited a photo using one of the textures, including screen captures.
Set 1
Set 2
The texture sets are priced at $40aud each, or both sets for $75aud.
($40 aud is approx 25 usd, 20 euro, 18 gbp, 32cad)
Previous LCC preset customers will receive a 20% discount off their total order for the month of March. Customers wishing to purchase presets as part of their order will recieve a 10% discount off their total order for the month of March. Please see below for preset information. To purchase click the ‘buy now’ button below. You will be directed to Paypal. Please work out the total cost of your order applying any discounts yourself and pay the required amount. Then list what products you would like to purchase in the comments box. Should you have any questions please email Dale at acrpresets@optusnet.com.au or taylorsoz@optusnet.com.au.
Enjoy!
The Fine Print
Due to the nature of the product and digital delivery no refunds will be issued.
Download links will be emailed to you within 24 hours. You are permitted one download of each image. Please do not share the links with anyone else.
If you do not receive the links within 24 hours please check your junk / spam folders. If you cannot find the links please contact me ASAP. Gmail and other web based email accounts often send the presets / link emails to your spam folder.
Not all overlays will work on all photos. Please experiment with them to achieve great results.
The Portrait Set
August 13, 2008 – 11:46 am
THE PORTRAIT SET IS HERE!
I have to admit I am so thrilled with having this set ready to go. It really completes the package and works so well alongside the other sets. The Portrait Set includes 12 different presets ranging from vibrant colour, to tinted, to toned and black and white. All are complimentary to skin tones and perfect for use on close up portraits or group shots. To make editing even easier I have included 2 versions of each preset, one for a well exposed image, and the other for an image that is underexposed and needs some extra help. (so 24 presets total in set)
I have already received some wonderful feedback from the testers and i just know these are going to be an awesome addition to anyones editing process. I will be posting some more examples shortly, but just wanted to set out the timeline for their release.
The Portrait set will be going out free of charge to all those of you who have already purchased the other 3 full sets. The ACR version is ready and will be emailed tonight, the Lightroom version will be on its way out in the next few days. This is a thankyou for the support i have received from you on the launch of ‘Life’s Colourful Canvas’
If anyone is considering buying the initial 3 sets soon, i am going to extend the offer of a free Portrait set to anyone who purchases the Beach, Basic and Backlight sets all together, prior to next Tuesday.
Following this the Portrait set will be priced at $70 individually, the same as each of the other sets. The $150 for 3 sets discount will still be available from Tuesday. All 4 sets purchased together will cost $190 for a short time only.
I have already received some wonderful feedback from the testers and i just know these are going to be an awesome addition to anyones editing process. I will be posting some more examples shortly, but just wanted to set out the timeline for their release.
The Portrait set will be going out free of charge to all those of you who have already purchased the other 3 full sets. The ACR version is ready and will be emailed tonight, the Lightroom version will be on its way out in the next few days. This is a thankyou for the support i have received from you on the launch of ‘Life’s Colourful Canvas’
If anyone is considering buying the initial 3 sets soon, i am going to extend the offer of a free Portrait set to anyone who purchases the Beach, Basic and Backlight sets all together, prior to next Tuesday.
Following this the Portrait set will be priced at $70 individually, the same as each of the other sets. The $150 for 3 sets discount will still be available from Tuesday. All 4 sets purchased together will cost $190 for a short time only.
FAQs
July 29, 2008 – 1:09 pm
What program do i need to use these presets?
The presets are NOW AVAILABLE in both ACR and Lightroom format. Should you use both programs please request both formats at no extra charge.
How do i load them into ACR?
Please follow the instructions in the read me file that comes with your presets.
Will they work with Elements?
No. While it may be technically possible with advanced knowledge to modify them for elements, it is not recommended.
Can i edit Jpg files with these presets?
Yes, you can reconfigure your PS to open Jpg files in ACR, however due to in camera settings they will not give the same results.
The backlight presets are giving my photos a horribly oversaturated, blown look. What am i doing wrong?
The backlight set is designed specifically for backlit photos. These presets use a lot of fill light and funky colours to give you an arty finish. Some of the backlight presets will not work on portraits or front lit photos.
Do I need to do anything else, or just run a preset and have a finished product?
All the examples shown on this site are straight out of camera (sooc) with one chosen preset run over them, and no extra tweaking, except for sharpening and noiseware. It is possible to simply edit this way. Usually I polish my photos further by slightly adjusting the tabs in ACR after running a preset. Each photo is unique and requires some individual attention.
Why don’t my photos look exactly like yours after i run a preset?
Everybody sees the world and a subject individually. Give 5 photographers the same assignment and they will all come up with something completely different. You create your own vision in camera, the presets will help enhance this, but cannot change your composition, depth, focus or feeling. Presets are affected by your original exposure and colour settings in camera. If you don’t get the exact look you are after, but like the colours provided, tweak the other sliders in the basics tab to assist after running the preset.
These presets aren’t at all subtle, are they?
No they aren’t! They are bold, bright, saturated, arty. They won’t form a complete workflow for you, but they will give you a basis for turning chosen photos into something extra special. If you don’t like such vibrant colours and photo art, then these presets aren’t going to make you happy.
How do I buy them?
Click on the Paypal link, and pay the required amount for your chosen set / sets. Presets will be emailed out to you within 24 hours of payment usually much sooner. If you do not receive them in this time period please check your junk folder incase your computer inadvertently sent them there. Presets will be emailed out to the address specified in paypal.
Please note to the digital nature of these products, purchases are non refundable. Please do not distribute or share these products. Presets remain copyright of Dale Taylor Photography.
The Sets
July 29, 2008 – 10:01 am
I currently have 3 sets available for purchase.
The Backlight Set
This is my signature set, featuring 13 different presets for BACKLIT photos ONLY. Bring your wide angle backlit photos to life with a stunning range of colour choices, from vibrant to vintage, black and white to sepia tones. Use the presets as a starting point to create magic. Tweak the preset to your photos needs.
Hints - Your choice of exposure when taking your photo will effect the look of the preset. Should it appear too light or dark, simply adjust exposure, black point and fill light.
The Basic Set
This set features 19 presets that are more general in use. Experiment with them on all types of photos, to enhance colour, exposure, add vignettes, and create toned or vintage looks.
Hints - Experiment by running each preset over a photo until you find one that looks amazing. Due to the different conditions, light, and subjects, not every preset will be right for every photo. Presets are not a ‘one size fits all’ solution, but rather a wonderfully easy way to discover new looks and techniques, as well as a simple and quick way to begin editing.
The Beach Set
I love to shoot in the late afternoon sunshine. These presets are designed for shots that are not backlit, but rather the subject or location is being illuminated from the front or side by the sun. Featuring a range of fun and funky colours, from gentle light and colour to high contrast and saturation, these will be a hit with anyone who shoots outdoors and wants to give their photos an arty look.
Hint - If a preset makes the edges of your photo too dark for your taste, check the vignette tab and drag it to the right until you get a more evenly lit photo.
Buy Now - please ensure you note your selections and totals and enter the total at the top of the paypal screen, and the sets ordered in the summary screen that appears after payment.
