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Tutorial Adding a Watermark or Copyright in Lightroom Mobile on iOS

Posted on December 15, 2017December 14, 2017 by gdotarroyo

Tutorial Adding a Watermark or Copyright in Lightroom Mobile on iOS

I know, it has been a while. I wanted to share this short tutorial on adding a copyright to the photos you may share using Lightroom Mobile.

As you may know, I love my iPad and Lightroom Mobile. It allows me to be active on social media and add images shot with my mobile devices, GoPro or mirrorless cameras easily.

Well, some of you may have wanted to add a copyright to those images. If you do, then this is the tutorial for you. It is very easy once you know how. At only 1:06 minutes long including the intro and outro this may be may shortest tutorial ever. read more

Lightroom Tutorial | Rotate your image using the crop tool

Posted on May 5, 2017July 18, 2018 by gdotarroyo

The video below is a Lightroom Tutorial | Rotate your image using the crop tool. I plan to share a short video talking about a specific action regularly.

There are many reasons why you may want to rotate an image, doing so may fix or change a composition.

You will need a basic understanding of Lightroom for this to be helpful. Take a workshop!

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Would you like to hire me? Giovanni Arroyo Photography

Posted on February 4, 2017March 31, 2017 by gdotarroyo

Would you like to hire me?
Giovanni Arroyo Photography is available for hire!

Event Photography? Sure!

Headshots? Absolutely!

Any other portrait work (including film)? Not a problem!

I also do custom website work, specialize in training and public speaking, videography, social media and more!

Don’t hesitate to contact me at [email protected] to find out how we can work together.

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Removing Distractions in Lightroom

Posted on January 22, 2016April 27, 2016 by gdotarroyo

This video show how I easily minimize distractions when editing in Lightroom CC.

Find out more about my class here: Workshops

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Too many “How To’s”. Not enough “Why’s”

Posted on June 18, 2014June 9, 2016 by gdotarroyo

Personally I think that the photography world is filled with too many blog posts that explain “how to”. Yes a how to is an important part of learning your camera, developing, your software and using gear, but shouldn’t there be more.

Why should I use a softbox over my strobe? Why would a reflector help my natural light photograph?

The answers you know are still really technical, what I find is missing is an explanation of why a photographer would do a certain technique. What emotion were they trying to elicit, what was the intent of capturing the photo. read more

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Critique

Posted on March 26, 2014March 29, 2019 by gdotarroyo

This past Friday, I had one of the busiest days in my recent memory. From being on Michigan Ave. across from the Art Institute at 8 am to teach day 2 of an all day workshop. To jumping on the train back and being at the Starline Gallery and Studios in Harvard by 6:30 pm it was a busy day.

This effort was well worth it by the end of the night! But I’m getting ahead of myself. On to Simply Learn | Critique Night. After turning in my print, I received a clipboard and section in order to critique, what I believe to be, around 30 photos. I have never taken part of a written art critique, but found I was able to quickly get into the groove. After fighting off some hand cramps (I haven’t written that much in years) I was excited to hear the guest expert, photographer, Cesar Augusto critique selected photos in front of the group. After the first few critiques I realized that although I have never critiqued other’s work before I shared similar thoughts to Cesar’s. At the same time I realized that I may have been a little too focused on technical aspects of photos over some great artistic expression. read more

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When I fail

Posted on March 19, 2014June 9, 2016 by gdotarroyo

IMAG0161 When I fail, I really fail.

Last week I posted about a shot I set up with my Rollieflex and using film (read here). Well when I developed the roll containing the shots I took, the entire roll came out clear. What I think happened is that my chemicals finally wore out and I fixed the roll before it developed. So I have ordered new developing chemicals and will be also replacing my fixer.

I’ve taught myself a few important lessons.
Don’t run your developing chemicals for too long.
Don’t wait to develop your film until a deadline gets close.
Always have a backup plan (I did and re-shot the photo digitally)
Don’t post about your film photos until after you develop the roll! read more

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Braving the cold

Posted on February 19, 2014June 9, 2016 by gdotarroyo

Last weekend, my trusty assistant (daughter) and I decided to brave the miserable cold and try to see some Bald Eagles. Well most of the morning was spent in search of an eagle, but we never found one. With my camera and long lens still ready to shoot we decided to head south on the Fox river towards Elgin, and after a few miles I spotted one. We took some photos and above is one of my favorites. This was the first time I have seen a Bald Eagle in the wild and love the fact that our area is able to support such a large raptor. read more

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Empty Elementary

Posted on January 29, 2014June 10, 2016 by gdotarroyo

As promised in my blog post last week. I have finished a little set of photos from an empty elementary school. A great exercise in long exposure.

Click on the first photo to view a lightbox slideshow of them.

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Hibernation

Posted on January 8, 2014June 10, 2016 by gdotarroyo

This is the time of year I head into hibernation. I hope to continue creating new images and new posts, but mostly I am storing up energy for the spring.