Create That “Wet” Look
As a commercial photographer, I would wet down the pavement in front of my architectural shots. Some of the areas were so big that I couldn’t finish before some areas were already drying up. This Photoshop technique totally solves the problem. In fact I use it on other types of images also. This is a quick and easy way to understand the ‘reflection’ look that is very popular in architecture, product and tech product work. You will be able to use this technique in many different ways, from wild to subtle. Download the PDF...
read moreGetting your Images to Pop
I was always amazed at how the great masters got their prints to really have brilliance. They seamed to have a life that I could not achieve. Then I learned that they achieved this result by applying bleach to certain areas of the print. They would apply bleach with a cotton swab to certain areas on the print. Many times their prints would dry down too dark and lose the life it had before it dried down. This bleaching process would bring back the life or brilliance to the print. They would rewash the print and when it dried it would have this...
read morePut a Gradient In Your Adjustment Layer
I used to use a graduated filter on my camera to darken clouds without darkening the foreground. Here’s how to make a graduated filter in Photoshop. Download PDF. Put a Gradient In Your Adjustment Layer
read moreAn Edge Burn Technique
Here’s a great technique to get your main subject to really stand out. It can be subtle or very dramatic. Download PDF here: Edge Burn Technique
read moreCreate a New Background for Your Product Shot
This lesson will show how to create a new background with a drop shadow. Shooting small products gets a lot easier if you only have to light the product and don’t have to worry about what the background looks like. Download PDF Here: Create A New Background For Your Product Shot
read moreThe New Class: Fast Track Photoshop
“Fast Track Photoshop” All New One Day Photoshop Workshop Photoshop is as much fun as taking pictures and it’s essential with today’s digital photography! This class makes Photoshop totally user friendly and immediately workable by anyone. During our time together, everyone will work at their supplied computer station as they follow a simple but comprehensive lesson plan. Whether you plan to use CS5, an older version of Photoshop, or Photoshop Elements, this workshop will improve your photography forever. We’ll...
read moreSome Tools You May Enjoy
GET SHARP! It’s no secret that we are always on the lookout for Power House Photoshop Plug-Ins that earn their keep. Nik Sharpener Pro is one of those plug-ins. This software is designed to bring images to their maximum sharpness based on their physical characteristics, (size of the original film, quality of your scan, e.g.), and the intended output, (ink jet, Lambda, printing press, e.g.) The first image I sharpened using this software was nothing short of spectacular! I wanted to see if I could match the look using Photoshop’s...
read moreA Few Tips for You
Photoshop Tips: “Defog” with the UnSharp Mask Using the UnSharp Mask Ten Pounds Lighter Digital Velvia Fun With the History Brush Layer Magic Smart Sharpen Assign A Profile For Better Color Killer Skin Tones With Curves More New Tips coming soon....
read moreOur Advanced Classes
This Advanced Class will take your skills to a new level of expertise. If you are familiar with the basics of Photoshop, this advanced class will be well worth your time.