This Week in Photo (TWiP) & SmugMug Bay Area Meetup

Lightroom Automation - Power Session!

January 31, 2011 · 7:00 PM
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Welcome to the first TWiP SmugMug meetup of 2011!! We're kicking off the year right with an amazing NEW meeting location, assistant organizers, an awesome line-up of speakers, and MORE. Oh yea, there will be FOOD too!

AOL, Inc. has graciously donated the use of their amazing Palo Alto HQ lecture room for us to use for meetups, workshops, etc. This meetup will be the first in this new location.

An added bonus of moving from the library is that we can now move the meetings BACK TO MONDAYS!! If you recall, we had to shift to Tuesdays due to budget cuts (the library is now closed Mondays).

And to top all of that off, check out the first speaker we've got lined up for you...

MICHAEL CORSENTINO!

Michael has just released a book & dvd combo on creating his "signature style" using Kubota Image Tools. He'll be talking about this, and other topics during his presentation...

Learn to master Lightroom's powerful presets and automation features during this info packed 90 minute power session.

Streamline your workflow learning to harness Lightroom's import & export preset features
Create powerful presentations quickly and easily using web, print & slideshow presets
Create blog ready images and post to your favorite social media pages in snap
Design your own signature looks by learning to master Lightroom's develop presets
Lightroom to Proselect with one click
Learn to integrate your must have Photoshop actions into Lightroom
Find out about the best third party tools available to turbo charge your Lightroom experience
Cut your editing time in half by learning the secrets of image syncing
Learn to shoot using Lightroom 3's most requested and powerful new tethered shooting feature

Michael Corsentino is an award winning contemporary wedding and portrait photographer, Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Lightroom expert, author, national speaker and workshop leader based in Northern California. Shooting digitally since 1999, he made his first exposure when he was 12 years old and hasn’t put his camera down since.

His 30 year love affair with the magic and science of photography is more passionate today than ever. Stylish, dramatic, edgy and modern images set Michael’s photography apart. His award winning blend of photojournalism, fashion and editorial styles have made him an in-demand portrait and destination wedding photographer.

Equally passionate about educating, Michael loves to share his posing and lighting techniques, post processing secrets, time saving workflow strategies and shooting philosophy with other photographers during his inspiring workshops and speaking engagements.

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Jeffrey D. Coe

Great meeting and great learning session. Michael is a true expert on LR3!

0 · February 2, 2011
A former member

Great.

0 · February 2, 2011
Ernest Aguayo

Thank you to everyone who attended our meetup! I wanted to let you know that we found someone's fleece in the room when we were picking up last night. If you are missing one, please email me to describe it so I can get it back to you. Thanks.

0 · February 1, 2011
VJ

I learned a lot in this presentation.

0 · February 1, 2011
Jennifer Graham

This was my first Smug Mug and it was GREAT! Michael Corsentino's tips in lightroom were clear and incredibly helpful! He spoke about everything you said he would...that alone is 5 stars.

0 · February 1, 2011
George Hamma

This active professional photographer demonstrated his workflow and shortcuts and explained the benefits of the image processing choices he has made. There was a lot to learn and more to think about.

0 · February 1, 2011
Ed Gavin

Good knowledge and content, but specific to a professional workflow for weddings. I did get something out of the split-toning and using the brush with negative clarity for skin. I'd like more Lightroom tips in the editing module so that I spend less time in Photoshop - the great time sink of all photo apps.

0 · February 1, 2011
Terr Gasca

Good presentation, and great new site for the meets. Altho the lightroom presentation was over my head, as I have neither literoom nor a mac.

0 · February 1, 2011
Marcelo Clerici-Arias

Very well organized meetup! Two thumbs up to Frederick, Ernest, and Topher!

Michael Corsentino's presentation was useful and lively. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

0 · February 1, 2011
Kat

Learned quite a few tips as speaker Michael Corsentino walked-through a couple of his time-saving LR automation secrets. For this type of power session, I would have loved a (digital) handout for reference. Frederick, Ernest, and Topher- thanks for all your work in setting up the meetup in this new venue - it was very comfortable and everything looked great! Looking forward to the workshops!

0 · February 1, 2011
Richard Eggers

I learned Way more than I ever thought I would from this meeting. It was the best one yet. I enjoyed seeing how another photographer uses Lightroom. in his photo processing.

0 · February 1, 2011
Bill Taroli

I really enjoyed the session. Got lots of interesting food for thought and really useful practical tips for working quickly with Lightroom. Looking forward to trying these ideas out and seeing how they affect my work!

0 · February 1, 2011
Scott Hill

Was very focused on pro-level production techniques, mainly ones that save time. As a non-pro, but sophisticated LR user, I was hoping for more techniques for working with images to eke out quality and/or different looks. What was presented was good for what it intended to convey.

0 · February 1, 2011
Ron Gable

Great session in an improved venue. The speaker was terrific with many great Lightroom techniques.

0 · February 1, 2011
David Blanchard

Learned quite a bit from Michael. Wish I could get his folder structure.

0 · February 1, 2011
Roy Clifton

I have LR3 installed but have yet to use it. This was probably great for power users (yeah, I know that was the session title). There were some conceptual ideas that I came away with but, otherwise, was mostly over my head. Back to the books.

0 · February 1, 2011
Daniel Ho

The presenter was really sharing his knowledge and hands-on know-how.
Great speaker & meet-up organizers!

0 · February 1, 2011
marshall dinowitz

I learned a lot about Lightroom plug-ins and automation and how to think about being more efficient. Michael shared great ideas about using them to be more efficient in the Lightroom workflow.

0 · February 1, 2011
David Recht

Excellent program. Good topic, right level of knowledge, fun time.

0 · February 1, 2011
Christopher Wesselman

Excellent meeting. Michael is fantastic.

Frederick, can you give us the URL for the workshops again here? Thx!

0 · February 1, 2011
aj Feurtado

Very good presentation. Loved the workflow.

0 · February 1, 2011
Bill Taroli

I was able to hit very late last night. URL is http://fvj.me/workshop

0 · February 1, 2011
Brian Wong

I just tried to hit the workshop URL that was mentioned last night. It doesn't appear to be working. Anyone else having trouble?

0 · February 1, 2011
chuck kuhn

Sorry, I can't make it tonight.

0 · January 31, 2011
Offir Gutelzon

Thanks for letting me in :)

0 · January 31, 2011
lynde alvarez

Unfortunately...I cannot make it tonight...so if you were on the waitlist or still want to go tonight...looks like there are still spots! I just changed my RSVP. have fun and send me notes if you can. ;) Cheers MC!

0 · January 31, 2011
Ernest Aguayo

Vicki: are you on the Wait List? We have room for you, so please show up tonight and give your name at check-in.

Jennifer: that's right, no official ticket is required, just give your name at the check-in table at the front. See you soon!

Bob: because some spots opened up I will move you from the Wait List to the Attending List. Welcome and see you tonight!

0 · January 31, 2011
Bob Ainsworth

I see that there are 7 spots available and I am #2 on the waiting list. What do I do top get a confirmed reservation/ticket?

0 · January 31, 2011
Jennifer Graham

Hello! When I go to PRINT TICKET it only prints a description of the class. Is that correct? Thank you.

0 · January 31, 2011
Vicki WomackPhotos

sign-up say closed, can I still attend the meeting?

0 · January 31, 2011
Ernest Aguayo

Hi, Walker. On the top right, there should be a "Can't Go" link. If you click on that, it should change your RSVP to say you can't make it. Let me know if this doesn't work. Hope to see you at a future event!

0 · January 30, 2011
Walker

With this new format, I do not know how to change my reservation to NO so someone else can have my spot. Let me know

0 · January 30, 2011