Expert TIlt-Shift Tutorial Step #3

Step 3. Choose Gradient Tool

Choose the Gradient Tool by pressing G on the keyboard, or select the Gradient Tool icon. Be sure to choose the Reflected Gradient option (the fourth icon along before the Mode drop-down).

Tilt-Shifted Van Gogh!

These beautiful images are courtesy of Serena Malyon at www.mymodernmet.com.  Apparently, the images were created by a very artistic third grader using photoshop alone.  They were able to put a new spin on these masterpieces using tilt-shift techniques.  I am smitten.

http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/van-goghs-paintings-get

Tilt-Shift Updates

Tilt-Shift Fans: I wanted to take a minute to offer some updates on the Tilt-Shift America Project:

1. The show is going on right now at Ground Coffee in Hood River, and will be there until September 10th. 

2. The show will travel to Lake Oswego, Oregon on September 15th.  However, prints are limited and changing, so don't hesitate if there is a piece that you are interested in.

3.  We are accepting applications presently for our 2011 Tilt-Shift America Project shows.  The submission guidelines are on this website, make sure to get in your submissions, the sooner the better. 

More updates coming as the project grows. 

-Photo by Wmandra courtesy of smallburst.com

Tilt-Shift's Biggest: Vincent Laforet

Vincent Laforet: The biggest name in tilt-shift photography in the world right now.  I couldn't have a blog about tilt-shift, without mentioning the master.  Unfortunately, Vincent has been too busy winning photography prizes, working for the most circulated magazines in the world and being named as among the most influential photographers in the world to participate in the Tilt-Shift America project so far.

Make sure to visit his blog, an absolute must read: http://blog.vincentlaforet.com (which is where I got this image).


His Bio:

Vincent, a three-time winner at the prestigious 2010 Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, is a director and Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer who is known for his forward-thinking approach to image-making and storytelling. In addition to having been commissioned by just about every important international publication—including Vanity Fair, The New York Times Magazine, National Geographic, Sports Illustrated, Time, Newsweek, and Life—Vincent is considered a pioneer both for his innovative tilt-shift and aerial photography and in the field of HD-capable DSLR cameras. In fact, his short film Reverie, the first 1080p video shot with a still camera, was seen by more than 2 million times on the first week of its release in 2009.

First Artist Announced: Erynn Rose

I first was introduced to Erynn Rose in 2009 when reading the January issue of Seattle Magazine. The magazine included a feature article on his work, and the emerging field of tilt-shift photography. At that time I was already fascinated with tilt-shift photography, and immediately knew that I needed to have Erynn's work in my gallery.

We are so excited to bring Erynn's world class tilt-shifting to Portland for the first time! A true master of his craft, Erynn has been recognized not only by Seattle Magazine, but also by MyNorthwest.com for his ability to bring new perspective to Seattle's landscape.

Erynn's Artist Statement:

"My goal is to try to show something I find fascinating in every frame. I look for something new in places I've been many times before.
I want to capture the growth and change of life, land, and cityscapes using every trick I can to help fulfill my vision.
I use anything film and digital with in-camera tricks and digital post-processing, I don't limit myself. I love to use tricks like tilt-shift to give an often-seen view new life and perspective."

New Location!!

The Benjamin Benjamin Gallery has moved from Hood River to Portland!!! Make sure to update your GPS, the new location is 1720 NW Lovejoy, Portland Oregon.

The new gallery location is conveniently located right next to Elroy Artspace, the partnet gallery in the Tilt-Shift America Project.

Stay tuned, and tell your friends. Starting next week we will announce the artists who have been chosen to participate in the show. Let me tell you, we are honored, we have collected most of the best tilt-shifters in the world.

-Photo courtesy of Jackie Avery