The Ultimate Guide on How to Add a Border in Photoshop
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The Ultimate Guide on How to Add a Border in Photoshop

Using Photoshop to add borders to your photo is faster and easier than you think. Plus, there are several Photoshop borders to choose from, so you can add custom flair! Read on to learn how to add a border using Photoshop. How to Create a Solid Border Sometimes it’s best to choose a solid color…

Simple Tips for Using the Lightroom Adjustment Brush Tool
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Simple Tips for Using the Lightroom Adjustment Brush Tool

[textad]Inside this tutorial you’re going to learn how to use the Lightroom Adjustment Brush tool. If you are looking for an editing shortcut – you’ll love our Cole’s Classroom adjustment brush presets!  Click here right now to check em out, they are on sale today![/textad] Have you ever had a photo that needed some adjusting…

How to Get Started in Freelance Photography
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How to Get Started in Freelance Photography

Many steps must be taken when turning your passion for photography into a career. It might seem overwhelming for newly independent contractors at first, but freelance photography jobs are attainable through research, passion, and a clear business plan. How to Get Started As a Freelance Photographer One of the first things you need to do…

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…

How to Seamlessly Match Skin Tones in Photoshop
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How to Seamlessly Match Skin Tones in Photoshop

  Regarding photography, human skin presents the most complex and varied range of colors of any subject. While it’s possible to easily match skin tones by eye, our eyes are imperfect and often play tricks on us. When it comes to how to match skin tones in photoshop, a more technical approach is necessary. Today,…

How to Brand Your Photography Business for Success
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How to Brand Your Photography Business for Success

Gone are the days where you can take a beautiful picture and instantly stand out from the crowd. It seems like every photographer has access to the same preset or editing style, and you’re quickly learning that it’s time to do something different to stand out. So stay tuned, and we’ll talk through how to…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 42
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 42

Let’s Get Organized! Managing Content Calendars, Social Media Scheduling, and More! With Mandy Liz Marketing ourselves on social media can feel overwhelming with many asking themselves — “where should I start, what should I post, and how can I drive engagement with my audience?” In today’s episode, we chat to photographer and personal brand expert…

How to Seamlessly Stitch Photos Together in Lightroom
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How to Seamlessly Stitch Photos Together in Lightroom

Stitching photos together is the process of taking multiple images and placing them side by side to form a panoramic photo. Adobe Lightroom offers an easy-to-use photo merge Panorama so you can build beautiful panoramic images. In this article, we’ll show you how to stitch photos together in Lightroom so you can rebuild the look…

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 Make a Solar Filter for Your Camera
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How to Make a Solar Filter for Your Camera

Solar filters help protect both you and your camera from the intense effect of the sun’s light, and you’ll need to invest in one if you plan on photographing the sun. Most solar filters cost upwards of $100, so thrifty photographers have been building their own DIY solar filters instead of purchasing one for years. …

What Is Moiré and How it Shows Up in Photos
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What Is Moiré and How it Shows Up in Photos

Moiré (also written moire, and pronounced more-ay) is a type of error that occurs in cameras where subjects with repetitive elements (dots, lines, etc.) exceed the camera sensor’s overall resolution. This produces a strange pattern in the picture. Some people describe moiré as looking like oil on water, or a rainbow, although it’s not always…

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…

Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 39
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Find Your Focus Podcast: Episode 39

Mentors and Masterminds in Photography with Jenni Maroney. Episode 39: Show Notes. Pivoting into education is not always the right move for everyone, and it is by no means a get-rich-quick scheme. You have to be passionate about helping others do the things that you have managed to do successfully in your business. Our guest…

What is a CR2 File and How to Convert It
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What is a CR2 File and How to Convert It

Canon is a leader in digital imaging, with top-of-the-line cameras used by photographers around the world. However, not all graphic artists are unfamiliar with Canon’s file extensions. Many find themselves asking the question: What is a CR2 file? This article will cover the basics of a CR2 file, how to open an image, and how…

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…

What is 300 DPI in Pixels per Inch?
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What is 300 DPI in Pixels per Inch?

Image quality is one of the most important factors of photography and digital design. While images often appear perfect on-screen, images can come out grainy when printed. This is an issue many people face, and it has everything to do with the image resolution and the number of pixels per 1 inch in the image. …