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- REMAINDER OF SPS SEASON CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
- FOCUS ON DOW SMITH
- 14 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY DURING THE PANDEMIC
- WHAT ONE PHOTOGRAPHER DOES DURING THE PANDEMIC...
- LIVE AND LEARN
- TRAVELLING EXHIBIT UPDATES
- MARCH 2020 PRINT AND PROJECT IMAGE WINNERS
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How To Do “Cinematic Style” Cropping in Lightroom
This is one I haven’t shared in a long time, but it’s one of those things I stumbled upon years ago and I thought, “Hey, that looks kinda cool,” but I wasn’t exact sure why…
I Tried Lightroom’s New Live View Tethering Feature, and…
It’s “OK.” The frame rate of what you see in that live view window is a lot slower than I was expecting (check out the video below as see if you agree), and while the…
October 2020 Lightroom Updates
Today is the first day of Adobe MAX, and in case you just awoke from a coma or were rescued from a deserted island, it is 100% free and virtual this year, so be sure…
When to Use Lightroom’s Awesome “Draft Mode” Printing
If you’re printing a multi-photo layout (there’s one below for example), I would encourage to turn on “Draft Mode Printing” (as seen above) to have your print come out of the printer much faster (like,…
This New Plug-in Allows Sony Shooters To Tether Into Lightroom (finally!)
Leave to the folks at Tethertools to come up with a way for Sony shooters to not only finally shoot tethered into Lightroom Classic (quite fast and stable I might add), they actually took it…
JOIN US IN NOVEMBER FOR SOMETHING VERY SPECIAL…
Watch the short video below and you’ll see what it’s all about and why it might be just what you’ve been waiting for: Joe shared the news about the conference in his newsletter earlier this…
The October 2020 Issue of Photoshop User Magazine Is Now Available!
The October 2020 issue of Photoshop User is now live on the KelbyOne site and KelbyOne Mags for iOS and Android. This is our 21st Annual 100 Photoshop Hot Tips issue! These 100 tasty tricks and treats may be s’more than…
Moving Photos and Folders with Confidence
Moving photos between folders and moving folders between other folders (and possibly drives) are two of the most fundamental Lightroom Classic tasks everyone should know. As basic as it seems, it is a common pain…
5 Reasons Smart Previews Are So Awesome For Lightroom Classic Users
Today’s post (from the vault) is inspired by a question I get asked a lot when I’m out there teaching, and that is “Should I be using Smart Previews?” or “Why should I be using…
Making the Most of Color Labels in Lightroom Classic: Part 2
Following up from my post last week on applying color labels to photos, I wanted to share how you can extend that practice to folders and collections too. Applying Color Labels to Folders and Collections…
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Create a Trendy Cyberpunk Effect in Photoshop
Article republished with permission of PSD STACK. PSD Stack is a blog dedicated to Photoshop that provides high-quality tutorials, presets and actions to all level of Photoshop users Learn how to create a trendy cyberpunk…
How to make epic reflections in Photoshop
Learn how to make reflections and puddles in Photoshop. In this tutorial, Colin Smith shows how to make different types of reflections in Photoshop. Learn tips and variations to get super realistic looking reflections for…
The October 2020 Issue of Photoshop User Magazine Is Now Available!
The October 2020 issue of Photoshop User is now live on the KelbyOne site and KelbyOne Mags for iOS and Android. This is our 21st Annual 100 Photoshop Hot Tips issue! These 100 tasty tricks and treats may be s’more than…
Photo to oil painting effect using Artistic History Brush
In this tutorial By Serge Ramelli, yow will learn how to the use the Artistic History Brush to create a paint Monet style painting with any photo. Download brushes here (requires free account). The post…
How To Create Detailed Graphic Patterns in Photoshop
Recently I have been checking out the kinds of graphics that are associated with hydrodipping, the popular image transfer technique that is used for applying patterns to all kinds of objects, from vehicle parts to…
How to use Photoshop layer masks for beginners
You will learn the basics of working with Layer Masks in this Photoshop tutorial at a beginners pace. Colin Smith shows you exactly how Photoshop Layer masks work. Learn fundamentals, then see it in practice…
How to Place Anything into Perspective in Photoshop
Today we show you how to take any object and place it into a new scene in perfect perspective! Learn how to cut out an object, use the Vanishing Point Filter to place it in…
How to add textures and overlays to a photo in Photoshop
Today we show you how to add depth to a photo by adding textures and overlays in Photoshop! Learn how to add soft bokeh and lighting, create a raindrop-covered glass effect, and add stunning interest…
How to Apply Duotone Coloring in Photoshop
Today we show you how to give any photo a stunning, graphic look with duotone coloring in Photoshop! Duotone coloring is a popular style that works great when you want an image that will grab…
Completely transform any photo with the diamond gradient in Photoshop
In this Photoshop Tutorial by F64 Academy, you will learn a new exciting way to make your photos pop, using the diamond gradient tool. Yep, the diamond gradient of all things. The author first discovered…