We all want to take great photos. Whether we are taking everyday snapshots, vacation photos, or family photos, we want them to be the best they can be. Is it our photographing skills that will help us get the result we want, or is it the camera we are using? Or both? For me, learning about […]
Should you delete images on your Memory Card using your Camera?
I am getting ready to go on vacation. I’m checking my photographic equipment and memory cards. I’m brushing up on photographic techniques I want to incorporate into my photo-taking excursions. So, with these things on my mind, when I ran this article, it made me stop in my tracks and read it: Why You Should […]
How to Adjust Exposure in Photoshop
Are you a photographer who knows the ideal camera settings to use for every lighting situation you are in? Or do you more often rely on your camera presets to make those decisions for you? Wherever you find yourself on this spectrum, Photoshop has multiple tools that can help with changing your photo’s exposure after […]
Using the Sharpen Tool in Photoshop
Do you use the Sharpen Tool in Photoshop? Prior to CS5, this tool was likely to create artifacts when used; however, improvements in CS5 reduced this likelihood. Available in both Photoshop and Photoshop Elements, the Sharpen Tool can be quite useful at times, enhancing details and sharpening areas selectively without having to use a mask. Here’s […]
Saturation VS Vibrance
Color enhancement of photos can be achieved in many different ways. One of my favorite ways is by using the Vibrance / Saturation tool in Photoshop. Photoshop Elements users can experiment with several options found under the Enhance Menu: Shadows and Highlights, and Brightness and Contrast. Here is my original photo, and I would like […]
Editing a Photo that has a Dark Foreground
I had the pleasure of taking care of my 2 youngest grandchildren for 3 days over the holiday weekend. Owen is 2-years-old and Ella is 11- months-old. Their mom asked me if I would dress them in the patriotic clothing she purchased for them and take their picture on July 4th. I tried. I tried […]
