164120_10150089531890849_700625848_6673427_2682487_nWelcome to my blog, my name is Joseph Philbert, a professional photographer based in the DMV area.
I finally got around to getting my blog up and running after a few months of tinkering with the way I wanted it to look. I will be sharing my photography, thoughts and ideas with you. I will be displaying various images ranging from recent personal concept shoots to commercial assignments. I will try post images on a weekly or so basis, so feel free to visit anytime.
Enjoy the experience.

Thanks, Joe...

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Export to Email plug-in exports your images directly through your SMTP gateway no mus no fuss. Multiple smtp servers can be defined this should be helpful for traveling photographers in different environments, supports SMTP authentication and SSLv3/TLS (no sslv2 or lower support for port 465 maybe a future release)


I tested extensively on both Windows and Mac operating systems.

I am currently adding options as I use the plug-in in my everyday workflow and I think it will be of use for others. Basic setup is simple add a outgoing smtp server/servers fill in the fields as required To, From, subject etc..

You can send multiple attachments.
Gmail users please check SSL box so it will use the proper port.

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Fixed some bugs. Added the ability to turn off debug log changed file-name naming scheme for future self updates installing a New Plug-in.

Changes

201202061612
  • minor bug fixes
  • if you add "exif" in the body it adds [Camera Body] Lens: Type Speed f-stop ISO and Date
  • Still more to come ...

Version History

  • 201008021512
  • Ok I had alot of minor bugs that cropped up I had to start from square one and rebuild the code and make the correct updates.
  • FINALLY fixed problems for older users.
  • Updated log settings (it now strips the password)
  • Made some corrections for the MAC (this time it should be fine)
  • Made new metadata set it now real easy to track all images that was sent. If it was sucsseful and to whom.
  • 20100721155.

  • I fixed a big bug that only effected new users..with all the changes some things slipped through the cracks.
  • This version was tested on vinilla lightroom install to insure no issues crap up for old or new users in this release.
  • Export to Email plugin current release-20100721155 Major Bug Fix & correction for Macs
  • 20100721153 Export to Email plugin now update LightRooms meta-data, this is helpful for history and smart collections if you want to search fro all images that you sent via email.

  • If you leave the subject field blank it will use the folder name that the image resides in.
  • Fixed exporting for Mac computers
  • Other numerous updates and enhancements
  • 20091101.1.4 First public release
  • 20091025.1.2 bug fixes and major UI updates...
  • 20091018.1.0 Initial beta release.
Download plug-in here:


 

Installation

1. Download a zip file.

After unzipping, you should end up with a folder whose name ends in ".lrplugin" On a Mac, a ".lrplugin" folder actually appears as a "module" package.

2. Move the plug-in folder to wherever you'd like to store your plug-ins.

On Windows

  • In Windows XP & 7, "C:\Documents and Users\username\Application Data\Adobe\Lightroom\Modules"
  • In Windows Vista, "C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Lightroom\Modules"
  • If you've followed this advice, you can stop reading this message. Nothing will change for you.
  • It has always been possible, though not documented or recommended, to install plug-ins in the folder "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop Lightroom #\Modules\".
  • You will either need to move those files manually, or (better yet) move them to the App Data folder instead.

On Mac OS X

  • In Mac/OS X, if the plug-in is provided as a folder ending with ".lrplugin" then you can simply click on it in Finder, and it will install for you.
  • To install either one manually, move the plug-in folder to "/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Lightroom/Modules/ to install for all users, or for just yourself, to the folder of the same name under your home "~/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Lightroom/Modules/"
  • In either case you'll have to create the Modules folder within the Lightroom folder if it's not already there.

To use the Plug-In Manager to enable/disable plug-ins. Choose File > Plug-In Manager or click the Plug-in Manager button in the Export dialog box.

To use an export plug-in, click the double-pointing arrow ( arrows.png ) at the far right of the Files On Disk button that straddles the top of the Export dialog box. Then, choose the plug-in from the list.

Setup

  • First thing you must do is add your smtp server/s this can be your local ISP or a public smtp server like smtp.gmail.com or smtp.yahoo.com.
  1. smtp port can be left blank for the default port "25" or ssl default is "465" you can also use a custom port number.
  2. If its a secure smtp server type your user-name and password.
  • Next step is your FROM name and email example "john doe photography" This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it this is where the user sees who the emails is from and can reply back to that address.
  • The rest should be self explanatory if you leave the subject blank it will automatically use the folder-name of the image. "Set: FolderName"

New lines

When typing your message you'll probably wish to press the <return> key to start a new line. Unfortunately on a PC this will not work. Instead you need to type in '\n', and this will be converted to a new line. I'd love to offer a better solution, but this is a Lightroom restriction that I can't avoid.

Exporting from the export menu

If you've created a preset that uses Export to Mail, then the plugin will export via the menu option (right-click on image -> Export). All previous preset options will be used.

Tracking

The plugin keeps track of which photos it's sent via "Export to Mail". You can then filter for these images using the Filter Bar or Smart Collections, the plug-in also maintains a list of all the recipients of a given photo, so you can see who you've sent the email to.
 

Road-map

  1. Add some where to send yourself a copy with just the image names "not attachments" so you can have a record in you sent to you.
  2. SSLv2 support "this may take awhile" Thats it so far until I have suggestions from outer users.
  3. Creating a setting that will automatically break up email into smaller chunks if it's over predetermined size.
  4. Option to archive all images into one zip file.
  5. Open to suggestions.
body-languageYour body language and expressions is a important factor when it comes to modeling

The most helpful technique when looking to change your body language is finding a role model.

It can be hard to change something when you don’t know exactly what or how to change it. So find someone you can relate to. They can be a celebrity, or anyone that you look up to as a model.

It could be Tyson Beckford, Travis Fimmel, Tyra Banks , Cindy Crawford or a combination anyone.

America's top models (and in the rest of the world) know the value of giving a sexy look or a pouty look or a look of joy to communicate to the people who will be viewing their photos. These models facial expressions are varied and priceless! This is one reason they make the big bucks in the modeling industry.

Why do I Watermark

Tuesday, 19 July 2011 21:10 | 0 comments

Someone asked why should I watermark my images. So what if you just started out or only post low-res images to limit its use online. If you aren’t familiar with the term, watermarking refers to, typically is a text, image or a logo, which identifies the owner of the media sometimes using the copyright symbol with your name or website on an image before distributing it digitally.

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Here is an example, In my case it looks like "© Philbert Photography" I have quite a few variations depending of what I am doing.

Rebirth of Adam

Friday, 17 June 2011 17:21 | 0 comments

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Rebirth of Adam

There comes a time in your life when you finally get it ... When in the midst of all your fears and insanity you stop dead in your tracks and somewhere the voice inside your head cries out "ENOUGH! Enough fighting and crying or struggling to hold on." And, like a child quieting down after a blind tantrum, your sobs begin to subside, you shudder once or twice, you blink back your tears and through a mantle of wet lashes you begin to look at the world from a new perspective.

..........This is your awakening.
Written by Sonny Carroll

More Images

Model: Isi Agu

Concept and Design: Isi Agu and Philbert Photography

This was a concept that both of us were planning for a few months bouncing ideas, trying to figure out possible locations time and places. Finally our respective busy schedules came in sync and we took the time to row across the lake to a secluded area of the island. As Isi dug his own grave (so to speak) I was preparing the lights, doing a walk around trying to envision how I wanted the final images to look.  After everything was ready a pain staking, bug biting, phobia causing burial of the model. He was buried to his nose so he can breathe, when he was ready we then covered him completely. The model slowly moved one hand then his knee the the rest of his limbs ... slowly as we tried the mimic the "Awaking statue" then we proceeded to do a few other things.  This is personally one on my best collaborations with a model looking forward to more as I grow.

The shoot lasted about 35 minutes about 3 hours of prep.

TIFF vs PSD in Lightroom

Sunday, 15 May 2011 14:48 | 1 Comment
Format-Wars--51110I was asked this question during a meet up while discussing/babbling about how I use Lightroom and why I save my Final edits in TIFF Format ... I could not remmber why but I had to do some research, I usally dont do things for no reason.

PSD files are usually smaller than TIFF files because the PSD format has compression built into it to make the files smaller. This is lossless compression, and doesn't affect the contents of the file - you can open it, save it close it numerous times without affecting the quality of the image it contains.

TIFF files are not as compressed (if you choose LZW compression) or aren't compressed at all if you don't compress them, and so are much larger, but contain the same information about the image they contain.

DMV Nude Part 3 Mixer

Friday, 18 March 2011 13:39 | 0 comments
DMVnude_MAR2011-bpps"I am the Official photographer for DMV Nude pt3 please come out and show your support of the ART."

Photographers bring your camera, other guest, models, etc come and enjoy the atmosphere. As you walk around MOCA DC gallery and view the Artistic Imagery and  the beauty of the female form. Photographers will get a chance to photograph models in tasteful live photography session featuring a live Nude Model.

The gallery will display the exotic work of local photographers and their take on the body as an art form.

Body Painting and Nude Photos a cocktail party coupled with live erotic photography what more can you ask for?

Event Registration 
$20 at the Door $10 in advance

Complimentary wine, music and conversation

MOCA DC
1054 31st Street
Washington, DC 20007
202-342-6230

What makes a GOOD artist?

Tuesday, 22 February 2011 19:33 | 1 Comment
Good_Artist"Money Don't Mean a thing. "A true artist does it for the love. They're not worried about how much money they're going to make. They create Art because they love it and because there are people out there that love it. If your ART is good people will always pay your rates.

Work Your Tail Off. If you love it you'll give it your all... everytime. Regardless of your location you create your ART with all of your might.

Good Attitude.Nobody likes a stuck-up artist or a hater. If you can acknowledge another artist's talent and greatness, you're amazing. The artists I follow are constantly showing love to each other which makes me love them even more. You're all in this business together, no need for hate.

 Staying True to Yourself. If you create art the way you want to, you will get true fans. Just do you.

Don't Let The Industry Take You Over. The business is very stressful. Don't let them see you sweat. I know there are artists that can't seem to catch a break, but yet they don't quit and they stick it through.  Don't lose yourself.

Love for the Fans.When you create ART, you gain fans. Fans who love your work and who love you. That can ALL change when your fans meet you and you act like you don't care about them. You + Fans = You doing something right. They love interaction :)

Good Personality, people/fans love to see that their favorite artists having a good time. Also, we love it when you're nice. No need to take yourself too seriously. If you can't have fun while you're doing something you supposedly love, what's the use?

Define Your Art, Don't Let Your Art Define You. Success cant be handed to you on plate. You have to get up off your bottom and go get it for yourself.

WHY PHOTOGRAPHERS POST AND TAG!

Friday, 18 February 2011 11:39 | 0 comments

Most people don't understand the advertising power that facebook possess or why it's founder is the youngest Billionaire! This the largest social networking site in the world then comes Myspace then MSN live chat. Facebook has over 300 million registered viewers and if you can tap into 10% of that through advertising and get another 10% out of that to spend money on what you are advertising then that's money in the bank. It doesn't cost you a dime to advertise to make a dime! That is why we as photographers post pictures and tag people (advertise) so that when you comment on or like a photo it links my network of friends to your network of friends and their friend's friends.. That's the power of facebook! Genius....

by Ricky Joseph

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I wanted to list a few things that... have helped me become a better photographer. There are so many different sources of materials out there to help you improve your photography, but reading website after website and a book or more isn’t always the best way to improve your shots. I was lucky and was tutored for 2 year by a Finnish photographer. She was mostly a UW (underwater photography) but also a 3rd generation photographer and very knowledgeable a hard a very good teacher (that's why I am so hard on others).

What Is a Photographers Style?

Monday, 14 February 2011 15:51 | 2 comments

A photographer's style is a consistent, distinctive and recognizable combination of characteristic elements in their work, this is what defines a photographer's creative vision.  Sometimes even a repetition of looks from image to image. A style can be thought of as the work an artist creates over and over again.

Style is the "what" of the image itself, not how its made, the tools you used, or your social style. It is how you see and reproduce an image through self-expression .. the recurring underlying themes and concepts you create. It binds you as a artist in a whole. Its your personal taste. It is something that nobody else has.... its as unique as handwriting. It separates your images your work  from those of others. There is something about your work that makes it identifiable. It gives your image a distinctive or characteristic mode of expression or presentation. Remember that it is the body of your work, not an individual picture that represents your style.

Within your style, an infinite variety of images can be created, never stop creating and modifying your style.

Some photographers have no idea what their style is, the only way you can grow as a artist is to figure it out. Once you do ... practice it, hone it, cultivate it, make it your own. Make it your signature this is when you can stand up among the crowd the only way you can grow.

 

Style is what separates the Artist from everyone else.

 

Side note my journey still continues..

Getting your first professional lens is a bit like getting your first bike, except without the wobbles. It’s pretty exciting really.

I saved for months, I finally managed to snag myself a Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L lens for about $1550. Ripping open the box like an over-excited boy at Christmas, I opened it to reveal the lens in all its glory. My first impression of the lens was ‘wow, its huge!’ Compared to your normal, run-of-the-mill kit lens (my 18-55mm) this thing is a monster. Big is good in this case though, because after picking it up it feels like a 10lbs baby for the first time, you soon realize that this is actually a really well made, solidly built piece and before long, I was using and abusing it like any other lens. I guess you get used to the weight of this monster makes you remember why it cost so much. Having said that, I still wouldn’t want to drop it!

"WARNING" I did develop tendonitis, "tennis" elbow for over 6 months so I had to learn to use my camera with my other hand to allow my elbow heal and re-learn how to the properly to carry/pickup a lens that heavy.

Up against my Canon 18-55mm there really is no comparison. Its like comparing apples and pears. The build quality of the 70-200mm really stands out, being metal construction, whereas the 18-55mm is made pretty much entirely of plastic and feels very cheap in comparison, and that’s because it is. Being an entry level lens, the 18-55mm is ten times cheaper, but perfectly suited to someone starting out in photography.

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Image taken with Canon 70-200mm F/2.8 L

Trying the 70-200mm out for the first time I was amazed at just how sharp an clear the image is. The entire lens, including zoom and focusing rings have a nice metallic feel to them. A tad heavy, sure, but the base of the tripod collar helps hold it while zooming. The advantage of this lens is that its max sharpness is always one or two clicks down from max aperture (around f/4 on this one vs. f/5.6 on it's little brother), plus you also gain the ability to further blur out the background at 200mm and f/2.8.

Scanning over the first pictures, the colors seem pretty vivid and the sharpness is fantastic. If you point this lens up or down you get some pretty cool distortion going on, so if you’re keen to keep walls straight etc, then you’d best keep it nice and level, otherwise the effect is quite novel. When you do keep it level, I did not notice any noticeable barrel distortion.

All in all I’m really happy with this lens.  It suits my needs perfectly; its great for wide angle landscape photography and really good for shooting interiors too. Being the cheapest of the Canon ‘L’ series lenses, its not hard to see why this lens is a best seller, so if you’re in the market for a wide angle zoom lens and your budget allows, the Canon 70-200mm L might be worth checking out.

P.S – If you’re just starting out in photography or your budget won’t quite stretch that far, it may be worth checking out Canon-70-300mm 4/5.6 USM, sure its not as sharp as the L but has a longer range, but its a versatile lens, is of medium build quality and won’t break the bank. Even cheaper is the Canon 18-55mm, check it out if you’re looking for a budget lens.

Strengths:

Tack sharp. Fast. Quick-focusing. Good color and contrast.

Weaknesses:

Heavy.

Rowland "RJ" Johnson Shoot

Wednesday, 09 February 2011 22:23 | 0 comments

This client came all the way from NYC to do a shoot with me for his album cover... to say the least, he was excited to work with me and happy with the outcome of the shoot.

Hanging 2011

Sunday, 06 February 2011 16:08 | 0 comments

This was our second annual get together, last year it was Snowpocalypse and most of the models got snowed in. In 2011 was a nice clear day. Photographers that came out were Vox Photography, and Snap Shot Photography and I. Serenity Jones, Lanie Jackson and KarenRock StarrCandy were the models. We had a wonderful time have a look.


Shoot with Tyler Jones

Saturday, 05 February 2011 20:30 | 1 Comment

He is a Fitness Trainer I meet on Modelmayhem.com. He wanted to do a shoot for his webiste and personal portfolio. He had a few concepts in mind.. one was a Marlon Brondo look and the other was the poster for Triple xXx Poster

 

Tell me what you think.

Artistic shoot

Wednesday, 02 February 2011 15:47 | 0 comments

This was something I put together during a promo shoot...

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