Editing Hack: How to Extend a Background in Photoshop
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Editing Hack: How to Extend a Background in Photoshop

Anyone who’s ever taken a photo knows that learning how to extend background in photoshop and get it exactly as you want can be challenging. Sometimes when editing in Photoshop, you wish that you had framed the image differently. Other times, you realize there was too much going on in the background, or you find…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 40
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 40

Avoiding Sparkly Object Syndrome: Top Investments for Your Business Episode 40: Show Notes. As photographers, it is always easy to get excited about the latest and greatest piece of equipment and imagine how it will be improving our photos and upping our game. In this episode, we explore why this mindset can often be the…

What Is a Smart Object in Photoshop?
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What Is a Smart Object in Photoshop?

If you ever worked with Photoshop, you probably heard the term Smart Object. It may seem like a small thing, but a Smart Object can be a valuable tool if you know how to use it. Read on if you want to know about Photoshop Smart Objects. What Are Smart Objects For? Essentially, a Smart…

How to Smoothly Change Hair Color in Photoshop
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How to Smoothly Change Hair Color in Photoshop

Do you want to know how to change hair color in Photoshop? Using photoshop is a great way to preview a new hairstyle. This program can save you time in choosing how you want to dye your hair. But getting a realistic representation of a new hair color is not easy. It requires a solid…

How to Use the Pen Tool in Photoshop
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How to Use the Pen Tool in Photoshop

Photoshop is primarily a pixel-manipulation tool. Nevertheless, it includes certain vector elements more commonly associated with programs such as Illustrator, saving them as paths that can be used in a number of helpful ways. One of the primary ways this is accomplished is by employing the pen tool. This tool is one of the best…

How to Resize an Image in Photoshop Without Losing Quality
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How to Resize an Image in Photoshop Without Losing Quality

Resizing an image using Adobe Photoshop is a relatively straightforward process. However, if you’re new to editing images, there is a bit of a learning curve. It is important to understand the fundamentals of how to change an image’s size in Photoshop without losing quality.  Maintaining the original image’s quality can prove challenging. Resized photos…

What Is Aperture Priority Mode on Your DSLR?
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What Is Aperture Priority Mode on Your DSLR?

A handy camera mode is aperture priority. Aperture priority mode helps you take beautiful photos without constantly changing your settings, making it an excellent tool for beginner photographers.  Aperture priority gives you full control over the light you let in, and it is a wonderful time-saving tool. The only other mode that lets you control…

Our Top Choices for the Best File Recovery Software
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Our Top Choices for the Best File Recovery Software

Lost files are a common issue but using recovery software is a great way to restore these missing items.  We’ve found the best recovery software to help you retrieve lost data. A good recovery software will detect and restore multiple file types, create backups, and be fast and safe. Any of these best recovery software…

Our Top Picks for the Best Lens for Concert Photography
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Our Top Picks for the Best Lens for Concert Photography

Concert photography can be a lot of fun and give you many opportunities for amazing shots, which is why it’s vital that you have the best lens for concert photography in your kit.  There are many lens options to choose from, and you’ll likely want more than one lens for any concert photography you end…

How to Unlock Layers in Photoshop
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How to Unlock Layers in Photoshop

Have you ever tried following a Photoshop tutorial to edit your photo, only to be stymied by something basic in the program?  While you struggle to figure out something like how to unlock layers in Photoshop, the video instructor continues and is soon ten steps ahead of you. So frustrating! I can’t teach you all…

Camera Bags for Women: No Need to Multiply – Just Simplify!
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Camera Bags for Women: No Need to Multiply – Just Simplify!

Are you looking for that perfect camera bag to meet your photography needs AND compliment your lifestyle? Here are our top picks of camera bags for women –  what style will you choose? Hey everyone! So today I want to talk everything camera bag related. Or more specifically, stylish camera bags for women! You see,…

How Many Pictures Can a 256GB Memory Card Hold?
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How Many Pictures Can a 256GB Memory Card Hold?

When you invest in a larger, more robust product with 256GB, you might wonder how many photos can the memory card hold? In this article, we examine how many photos the different card sizes can hold, the differences between JPEG and RAW files, the different types of memory cards, and the various situations in which…

How to Use a Wacom Editing Tablet with Photoshop
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How to Use a Wacom Editing Tablet with Photoshop

If you’re a photographer looking to take your editing capabilities to the next level, a Wacom tablet is a must-have investment. While you might think you’re perfectly fine editing in Photoshop without one. However, most professionals discover that once they’ve had the thrill of editing via tablet, they never go back. This tool allows you…

How Many Pictures Can 128GB Memory Card Hold?
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How Many Pictures Can 128GB Memory Card Hold?

  Whether you just got your first memory card or just upgraded, you’re probably excited to take pictures. You may be wondering, how many pictures can 128GB hold? The answer isn’t as easy as it seems. Keep reading to learn what goes into photo storage and how to make the most of the storage space….

How Long Do Micro SD Cards Last?
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How Long Do Micro SD Cards Last?

SD cards are an integral component of digital photography, but it’s difficult to know when it’s time to replace one before you’ve already lost important files. We’re sharing what the experts have to say about how long your micro SD card should last, which brands are reliable, and what the best practices for memory card…

Understand Photo Editing: The Dodge and Burn Technique
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Understand Photo Editing: The Dodge and Burn Technique

It can be frustrating to take a great photo, get your subject and composition just right, only to discover issues with the exposure. However, just because you have exposure issues doesn’t mean that all is lost. A simple technique known as dodge and burn can help you fix exposure issues, both over- and underexposure, and…