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Photoshop mobile is available for Android in the Google Play Store

All-new Photoshop Mobile app for Android now available

Starting today, the Photoshop on Android app (beta) is available for most popular Android smartphones, free on the Google Play Store.  Photoshop mobile Photoshop mobile is designed to be intuitive and accessible for creators who prefer to work on their phones. The all-new Android app includes Photoshop’s iconic image editing

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artist portrait by bob coates photography

Anatomy of a quick studio portrait

Compared to many, my studio space is relatively small at 15 feet x 15 feet. When working in this small of a space, full size umbrella lighting can be cumbersome. I’ve found that using the room walls themselves to bounce light works well with proper post processing. I explain below

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Spring is time for flowers and art

Soon, it’s time to photograph flowers as the spring into bloom. They are not quite hitting stride as yet in my area, so I thought I’d grab a grocery store orchid and experiment a little with studio lighting, Photoshop and some textures. Long lens While testing a new long lens

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A barn lit from within with a handheld light. 265 seconds f/2.8 ISO 400 for the barn, blended with a starry sky photo (25 photos stacked, each photo 15 seconds f/2.8 ISO 3200).

Light painting 101: A barn glowing from within

Ever want to light paint a building such as a barn so that it glows magnificently from the inside at night? Here’s how! What is light painting? Light painting is a term that is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night photograph. Really, though, light painting is a

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Using Dodge & burn

Dodge & Burn with Curves in Photoshop

Elevate a simple nature photo with a few tweaks in Photoshop. Learn the benefits of using dodge and burn with curves layers in Photoshop. In the video below, I run through this image from start to finish, from Lightroom to finishing touches in Photoshop.

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The Photoshop Virtual Summit 6 starts today

The Photoshop Virtual Summit 6 starts today, and there’s still time to register for your free pass! The Photoshop Virtual Summit 6 will feature over 30 hours of classes from 23 of the world’s top Photoshop educators. Classes run from November 11 – 15, and you can register for a free pass or a paid VIP Pass. The online conference features instructors such as Ben Willmore, Bert Monroy, Blake Rudis, Kristina Sherk, Lisa Carney, Glyn Dewis, Jesús Ramirez, Matt Kloskowski and more.  Free pass holders get 49 hours of free access to each class, while VIP Members receive lifetime access to watch the classes, and extras such as class notes, bonus tutorials, actions, presets, cheat sheets and more. The VIP Pass is price at $159 but can be purchased at the Early Bird price of $99 until 1 PM EST today, November 11th.  All the details can be found at the Photoshop Virtual Summit 6 official website. Photoshop Virtual Summit 6 FAQ  Q: What are the details on the Summit?  A: It’s November 11 – 15, 2024. There will be 23 expert Photoshop instructors teaching 40 classes with over 30 hours of content!  Q: Can I really watch for free?  A: Yes,

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How to remove distractions in Photoshop

Photoshop’s new magic wand: The Remove tool

Remember the days of painstakingly cloning out unwanted objects in Photoshop? Well, those days might be numbered thanks to the new Remove Tool. It’s like having a magic eraser that can whisk away distractions with a few strokes. Have you tried the new Remove tool in Photoshop? How does it

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Is there a difference between blending and compositing?

Is there a difference between blending and compositing in post-processing? Some make no distinction between the two. But some do. Let’s have a closer look! I’ve spoken to a number of photographers about blending and compositing. To my surprise, some photographers, especially if they do not do much night photography,

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Tree Render 2

Branching out with Photoshop’s Tree Render Filter

Have you ever wished you could conjure up a majestic tree with a few clicks? Photoshop’s Tree Render filter could be your magical wand. Though it won’t replace the real thing, it’s a fantastic tool for adding greenery to your digital landscapes or creating unique artistic elements. What is the

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great blue heron flight photo

Birding from a boat (Part 2): Flight behavior

You can see my mostly still or single flight images from my boat birding trip with Ted here. It was great to be in such a target rich environment with a skilled boater. I also had a very smart (and funny!) companion who was dialing my bird knowledge in Eric

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Adobe

Adobe unveils powerful new innovations in Illustrator and Photoshop, unlocking new design possibilities for creative pros

Adobe just announced new innovations in its industry-leading professional design apps Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop that accelerate everyday creative workflows and give creators more control. From ideation to production, the new release of Illustrator unlocks new ways for pro designers and illustrators to more easily and quickly bring their vision to life across

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