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Lightroom 4 is here!

Posted on March 5, 2012 by bjohns

As you probably know, I’m a big fan of Lightroom.  Well, Lightroom 4 was released minutes ago, so you might be able to say you saw it here first. Get more info from Adobe. I really liked the preview version … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes on Georgia’s shoot, and folding a big reflector

Posted on February 5, 2012 by bjohns

I took some pictures with Supermodel Georgia last month, and those pictures have been getting some great reviews Flickr.  Let’s go behind the scenes on that shoot briefly. As you can see, I have a large white paper backdrop lit … Continue reading →

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PIPA and SOPA

Posted on January 18, 2012 by bjohns

A lot of major websites are taking themselves offline today, or at least changing their logos in protest.  We here at Brian Johns Photography World Headquarters are not altering the website, but we still want to raise awareness of the … Continue reading →

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Ships still sink

Posted on January 16, 2012 by bjohns

There were two recent headlines about large ships sinking in the last week:  First, a ship that ran aground on a reef in Australia or New Zealand finally broke up.   Second, a brand new, modern, huge, high tech cruise ship … Continue reading →

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Lightroom 4 public beta is here!

Posted on January 9, 2012 by bjohns

Adobe just turned the public beta of Lightroom 4 loose!  You can can all the info here: http://blogs.adobe.com/photoshopdotcom/2012/01/lightroom-4-beta-now-available.html I’m going to make this entry short because I want to go watch the 8 youtube videos they havejust posted, which you … Continue reading →

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Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl

Posted on December 30, 2011 by bjohns

The Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl is Saturday afternoon and I’ll be on the sidelines shooting.  Held at AT&T Park again (yes, it was built as a baseball-only stadium, and yes, it’s a horrible layout.) Look for me on ESPN on … Continue reading →

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Construction done! Back in action!

Posted on December 17, 2011 by bjohns

After a 7 month remodeling job, the world headquarters of Brian Johns Photography is ready for prime time again!   The house was lifted and a new photo studio was built below! You can see the progress over the last 7 … Continue reading →

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My thoughts on Steve Jobs

Posted on October 5, 2011 by bjohns

[editor's note:  I wrote this in August when Steve announced his retirement but I never published it.   Steve Jobs' death was announced this afternoon.] Today Steve Jobs announced he is resigning from Apple, although he is retaining his role as … Continue reading →

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Osocalis photos are live!

Posted on July 15, 2011 by bjohns

Some photos I did last Fall for a client are now live on their new website: http://osocalis.com/ Click on the various tabs along the top and watch the pictures change.  Go buy some brandy from them!

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Library management software

Posted on July 11, 2011 by bjohns

I’ve always had a things for books, and photography has only increased my love of books. When it comes to photography, I love a physical print. And when it comes to physical prints, I love a luscious coffee table book … Continue reading →

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