The so-called decisive moment isn’t the only technique you can use to create compelling street snaps. If you look closely at some of the most iconic street photographs, you’ll notice that many of them also made clever use of layers in the composition. Whether you’re new to street photography or
It’s a great idea to go out to photograph with a plan in mind. But, don’t get so locked into it that you miss out on the opportunities that are around you in abundance. Roll with the weather. Turn your head for your anticipated subject. Work the scene. You’ll came
Crystal balls have all kinds of powers — foretelling the future, casting spells and viewing hidden sorcerers. Every mystic needs one. While they are very rare in real life, they are easy to create in Photoshop. A glowing white ball My crystal ball is brilliant white. It glows and has
By using layers, you can take several photos from one location and merge them together to create a large panoramic photo. Many people take an assortment of photos of a subject while holding the camera, but it’s best to use a tripod. It’s important to ensure that you have some
For me, layers and blend modes along with masks are the true power of Photoshop. Blend modes are mathematical equations that determine how the pixels on a layer interact with the layers below. I started with Photoshop extractions, which you can lean more about in this article. Layers There are
I market myself as a lens-based artist because all of my source material comes through the lens of my camera. After that, all bets are off. I blend, add depth and dimension, color shift and so much more. Photoshop extractions play a part. Photoshop extractions Solid art pieces start with
As Photoshop has continued to evolve, so has its ability to offer powerful layer management. When creating complex designs, such as website mock-ups or print advertisements, it is important to maintain control over your design. This includes naming all your layers, as well as creating relationships or linking between them.
When Photoshop debuted, it did not have layers. Its original purpose was to touch up frames of motion picture and photography film. It was, as its name implied, a photo shop that provided a digital darkroom where photos could be enhanced, color corrected and repaired. Over time, people wanted to
Earlier this week, I was tasked with producing some photos for one of my mainstay clients, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. They had developed an online scavenger hunt around the city, and they needed photos to help promote it. Throughout our hour-long photoshoot, we realized that one of the scavenger hunt
Fireworks displays are glorious, and also a common occurrence in the U.S. over Independence day. If you’re lucky, you’ll find yourself in a great location with your camera on a tripod. But sometimes you just want to enjoy the show, or the conditions are not ideal to photograph the event.
Coming from a landscape background, I learned to do most of basic my post-processing in Lightroom. As my photography continued to evolve over the last few years, I’ve kept a dirty little secret: I barely know how to do anything in Photoshop. Now that my client base has grown and
This morning, Skylum announced Luminar Neo 1.0.2, a minor update to the software that adds sync adjustments, image 3D transform and more. Plus, you can now save 10 percent off Luminar Neo! Just use the code PHOTOFOCUS at checkout. What’s new in Luminar Neo 1.0.2 Sync Adjustments The ability to
