The Layer expression control is useful to have a layer use certain properties from another layer. In this example, we have two text layers that have different text. If we want layer two to always have the same text as layer one, we will first go to Effects > Expression
Several times in recent months, I’ve been asked about creating wall art mock-ups of my work. So, I thought I’d share some of the resources I’ve found along with ideas for using the mock-ups once you’ve created them. Visualizing artwork on your walls is not always easy. Many decorating companies
I’ve written a lot about what we should do for our clients, and how we should go about our day-to-day business as photographers. But there’s another piece to the puzzle that’s equally important — that doesn’t involve pricing, sales, licensing, printing or anything else. And that piece is you. We
No matter what you’re photographing, it pays to have quality glass. But it’s also super helpful to have a lens that can span the variety of your shooting needs. With these Tamron lenses, it’s easy to capture what you’re looking for, whether that be a wide view for things like
Photoshop can be a big help in making and cleaning up selections. There are always many ways to do anything in Photoshop — I’m sharing my process. Depending upon the subject and surrounding background, I may use an entirely different technique. But you have to start somewhere. Select subject A
Just out of curiosity, I clicked the Tamron hashtag #Tamron100400 on Instagram. I wanted to see what sort of images were tagged with the Tamron 100-400 f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD. Almost 100% of them were wildlife. While I wasn’t totally shocked, I was a bit surprised by it. Do we
This morning, DxO introduced DxO PhotoLab 6 as well as ViewPoint 4, upgrades to both software applications that add new features and capabilities. In addition to a brand-new DeepPRIME XD denoising technology, PhotoLab 6 features advanced color management, powerful new retouching tools and library refinements. DxO PhotoLab 6 DeepPRIME technology
Do you ever see a photographer’s final image and wonder how they got so lucky? How were they in the right place, at the right time, with just the right lighting and just the right moment to capture the perfect image? It’s not luck. Well, maybe once in a while
Beloved by intermediate and pro photographers alike, the Sony a7 series of Full Frame mirrorless cameras remains a popular option for getting into the mirrorless game. However, it’s understandable if you’re not yet ready to shell out some serious cash over the latest models and their new bells and whistles.
Cameras are much more likely to generate a soft focus under low light. The Smart Sharpen filter has the most options of any sharpening filter built into Photoshop. It allows you to choose the sharpening algorithm as well as control the amount of sharpening in shadow and highlight areas. This
Have you ever been on vacation and taken loads of photos, then suffer a case of total overwhelm to sort and edit them? Been there, done that. But help is available. You can now sort and edit all your vacation photos in a snap. Culling with AfterShoot First, use AfterShoot
With fall officially upon us, I’ve been planning for sometime now to get out with my camera and capture the warm fall colors around me. But this year, things have been going a little slower, due to warmer weather. While some leaves have changed (or have started to change), others
