Without a doubt, the most powerful feature inside Photoshop is the ability to create and work with layers. We should be using layers with just about every image we work on with Photoshop. So, in this article, I'm going to show you ten ways to create a new layer in Photoshop. Before we look at [...]
This cool technique allows you to edit selections in Photoshop and Adobe Camera Raw. I am sure many photographers are unaware of this Photoshop feature. So let's have a look at what you can do with selections in Photoshop and Adobe Camera Raw. Before I explain the technique, let me outline what this technique does and why [...]
Dust spots and mirrorless cameras go together like a Velcro fastening. One of the main downsides of the mirrorless camera system is the number of dust spots that the sensor attracts. Last week, I was in a field in Tuscany taking a picture of sunflowers and mountains against a perfect azure sky. It was hot, [...]
Just about every photo editing software package contains the ability to adjust both the saturation and vibrancy of colours in an image. But, what is the difference between Saturation and Vibrance? This is a question I get asked a lot during my workshops and classes and to be honest, it's a difficult answer to put [...]
Many of us who use Photoshop will know that there is always more than one way to perform the same function. We are also aware that there are a lot of hidden functions inside Photoshop. Here is my list of 15 Photoshop quick tips. Some of the tips will help you speed up your use [...]
I would say every single digital camera is capable of black and white photography in camera. Well, maybe with one exception. The question I get asked a lot regarding black and white photography is, should I shoot in black and white in the camera or should I shoot in colour and convert to black and [...]
Adobe has announced that they are working on a project to bring voice controlled photo editing to the iPad and other compatible mobile devices. Adobe has released a video which demonstrates the concept. The video shows the user making a basic crop, flipping the image before sharing it to Facebook. Adobe is referring to the project as Adobe [...]
Often, we find ourselves wanting to add warmth to the highlights of an image. One preferred way of adding warmth to the highlights is to use the Photo Filter inside Photoshop. This is an acceptable method but it has the disadvantage of adding tint to the entire image. The method I describe below will show [...]
I often get asked what a Smart Object is in Photoshop and what they are used for? I'll try and answer that question in an easy to understand way and I'll show one of the advantages of a Smart Object in this article. What is a Smart Object? A Smart Object is a Photoshop layer [...]
The Orton effect is a method of post processing that gives a dreamy soft focus look to a photograph. The Orton effect is named after its creator, Michael Orton. He originally created the effect by stacking two separate images on top of each other; one in sharp focus and the other was shot slightly out of focus. Originally, [...]
