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).

How To Create Amazing Tilt-Shift Photos Tutorial Part #1 by Myah Bailey

Step 1: Photo Selection

When choosing a photograph for the tilt-shift effect, bear in mind that you want to give the impression of a miniature model. Miniature models are usually viewed from above so try and choose a photo with a higher point of view. Take out any imperfection in the image such as graffiti or trash. Always make a copy of you cleaned up image so that if you want to use a layer mask later it will match. 

 Make sure to keep checking back, step #2 will be posted later this week.
-Myah Bailey

A Worthington Sunset

Portland's own Josh Partee combines tilt-shift and time lapse into a really cool video! Sunset on Wortington.  Portland has never looked cooler! Thanks for the video, Josh. For more of Josh's work, check out his youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/parteestudio

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

July 24th: Wine, Chocolate and Tilt-Shift!

Saturday July 24th 5:30-8:00: Wine + Chocolate + Tilt-Shift Photography! 
The Benjamin Benjamin Gallery
1720 NW Lovejoy, Portland OR.

Details about the wine and chocolate coming in future posts!  

Opening Night! / Important Tilt-Shift Announcement

The Tilt-Shift America Project Opened July 1st!  We want to thank everyone for their support of the show!  We are grateful to have such great supporters, and artists. The show was a big hit!

Tilt-Shift America will be on display from now until July 31st, Tuesday -Friday 10:00-5:00, Saturday 10:00-2:00.  Myah Bailey's work is also available on etsy: www.myah.etsy.com

THE PROJECT CONTINUES!  Arrangements are being made for a tilt-shift presentation later this month (I have a big name artist who is interested, but I don't want to jinx it until it is finalized, so I can't say who the artist giving the presentation is just yet).

Thanks again for the support, look for more announcements later this week.

Another Brilliant Picture from Erynn Rose

Contact me at scott@benjaminbenjamin.com for information about prices and pre-ordering pieces before the show.

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

The Largest Collection of Tilt Shift Photography Ever Assembled in the Pacific Northwest

The Benjamin Benjamin Gallery & Elroy Art Space are teaming up to bring together the largest collection of tilt shift photography in the history of the Pacific Northwest!

Stay tuned to this blog for more announcements about the show.

Artists: We are still accepting submissions, so contact me right now with your tilt shift work and information: tiltshiftamerica@gmail.com

-FYI: Those who don't know, the Elroy Art Space is Portland's premiere art gallery featuring mid-century modern art. The Benjamin Benjamin Gallery was opened by Myah Bailey in Hood River in 2008, and features a variety of artists and types of work.

www.elroyart.com
www.benjaminbenjamin.com