Selecting objects is one of the first skills that both Photoshop hobbyists and professionals learn. You can crop, cut, and paste images within a photograph or picture to create a brand new work of art. However, it can be a challenge to select objects with an elaborate border, such as a head full of hair,…
Have you ever taken a photo that you love but it’s just not quite sharp or detailed enough? Maybe you want to print it out, but when you try to blow it up to a larger size, it looks pixelated and blurry. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to increase the resolution of…
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All too many photographers, both amateur and professional, are familiar with glare showing up in their images. Glare appears as bright, sometimes blinding spots that can ruin even the best photographs. It distracts from the main subject and may also hide focal points of photos. Why Does Glare Appear in Photographs? Glare is caused when…
If there’s a tool you need to know about in Photoshop, it’s the grid. This non-printing guide is an indispensable tool for your layout designs and the best part? You only have to learn how to make a grid once. Just save your creation to reuse it when necessary. 5 Basic Steps to Make a…
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The word photography translates from Greek to “drawing with light.” Why not have some literal fun by experimenting with light painting? Break out your camera, a light source, and your tripod, and let’s explore using light as a brush and the world as your canvas with light painting! In this article, we’ll cover what light…
There are several reasons why you might want to change a background color in Photoshop. One of the most common reasons to change background color in Photoshop is for business reasons. You may want to give all your products a white background before listing them, so shoppers or people viewing your business-related content don’t get…
No matter how good your photography skills are, it can be very difficult to capture stars in the night sky when you’re photographing in the evening. In this tutorial, we’ll show you a step by step guide to add stars in Photoshop so that your images will be full of the beauty that was there…
Creating a stunning photo backdrop is a lot easier than you think, and you probably have all the materials you need. With a little creative thinking, you can create a DIY backdrop that shines no matter what the occasion. Take a few tips from this list of backdrop photo ideas. Tissue Tissue is highly versatile….
Knowing how to merge photos is a useful trick to have in your arsenal. You can use this tool when a picture you otherwise like has an element that is slightly off. It’s also helpful when two photos have features you want, and they’d be better if you put the images together. Thankfully, with photo…
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Knowing how to copyright a photo can save you a bit of time and money, but you must understand the process and the full implications. Not all images need copyright protection in the United States, but you’ll want to make sure you have legal recourse should someone use your images without permission. Copyright and Applications…
Photo by Matthew Ansley The Best Shadow Removal Photoshop Tools There is more than one way to remove shadow in Photoshop, depending on the final effect that you want. You can use Photoshop’s retouch and repair tools to quickly remove shadows, including Clone Stamp Tool and the Patch Tool. Repair tools also allow you to get in and fine-tune details using the Healing…
Often, the silky skin that we see in adverts and magazines isn’t completely natural. Many photos that you see have been touched up to make the skin appear more even, softer, and younger. Digital editing can help to get rid of unwanted features such as wrinkles and blemishes while also improving color. While skin softening…
Any photographer who’s even just a little serious about their craft has likely toyed around with Photoshop here and there to enhance and edit their pictures. Adobe’s popular software comes equipped with tons of features that have proven both useful and even necessary in the photography industry. However, there are tons of other paid and…
For photographers and amateur enthusiasts looking for a great camera, one of the most common debates is between DSLR cameras vs a mirrorless camera. Mirrorless vs. DSLR is a complicated question, so in this article, we’ll help you to understand which camera will be better for your needs. What Are DSLRs And How Are They…
If you’ve ever tried to take a close-up macro photograph of a flower, you know that it’s tough to get your entire subject in focus. While autofocus or auto-blend layers tools can help a lot with macro photography sharpness, they still leave a lot to be desired. In this article, we’ll explain how you can…
Are you interested in taking professional catalog photos? What about high-quality pictures for your online store? If so, a light box (also known as a photography tent) is a must-have accessory for achieving a shot worthy of a place of honor on your website. What Is a Light Box? Light boxes are used to produce…