Fading an Image – Gradient Masks
Below I will describe the few steps needed to create both color fade and fade to solid color effects in Photoshop. Let’s start with the color fade: Step 1: Open…
Get Creative!
In an earlier blog I discussed being creative through the use of alternative lens or through HDR image processing, but there are other ways to be creative as well. Below…
TopazLabs Glow!
Topaz Labs announces a new program - GLOW! This program is so creative! With over 70 unconventional filters, Glow can electrify your images in so many imaginative ways; from neon effects to…
The Softer Side of Grunge
When I'm shooting an abandoned building most of my pictures tend to have a "grungy" look. This is usually accomplished with the use of Photomatix and some selective editing in…
Changing the Mood of an Image
Decided to play a bit with Photoshop this morning. I enjoy going back to old images, long forgotten, processed or not processed, and seeing how I would process them today,…
After Dark
As photographers, we are always chasing the light; looking for that perfect sunrise or sunset with just the right amount of cloud cover to provide the quintessential filtered light. But…
What do you do on a Road Trip?
Recently I was invited to speak to the Charlotte Camera Club. Whenever I travel with a camera I try to build in time to explore. On both of…
Using Masks in Photoshop
Masking in Photoshop In the last blog I discussed blending images to get a better final result, specifically replacing a perfectly clear blue sky with one that had more character (clouds).…
Macphun Black Friday Specials Are Coming Early This Year!
BlackFriday is fast approaching and Macphun has some great gift ideas! Save $80 on the Creative Kit Plus (Black Friday Special) & get a $25 Amazon or Apple iTunes…
Shoot the Sky!
As photographers, we are not always graced with the perfect sky. In fact, I have found that more often than not, I get to my destination and find perfectly blue,…
