I have a pretty neat little trick today for all those out there who like tricks. This one has to do with separating layer styles from the layers they were applied to in Adobe Photoshop. The best part is, the process for doing this is extremely simple to pull off. It’s basically just a right-click […]
How Can I Use the Content-Aware Scale Tool to Create Square Photographs?
Question: I’m interested in producing, printing and framing more square photographs as opposed to the normal portrait or landscape ones we usually see and was wondering what the best way to approach this would be. I know the Content-Aware Scale tool in Photoshop handles this sort of thing and can alter the shape of a […]
How Can Using My Camera’s Histogram Help My Photography?
I’ve been photographing for some time now and during that time, I’ve learned a few things. What I would do through the years is go out shooting and then come back to my computer to review my shots. If anything was wrong with them, I’d dig into the specs of what the camera was set […]
How to Set the Drive Mode on Your Canon Camera (6D, T7i)
If you aren’t sure what Drive Mode is, let me fill you in. It’s not actually a “mode,” per se. It’s more of which type of shooting mode you’d like to set your camera to. Single shooting, high speed continuous, low speed continuous, 10 second timer, 2 second timer or self timer continuous. Since I […]
How to Rename Layers in Adobe Photoshop
I just wrote a post on this topic, so I thought I’d add it to this area as well. Basically, the question is how to rename a layer that exists in the Layers panel of Adobe Photoshop. The process of doing so is simple enough. All you need to do is double-click on the layer […]
How to Change the Color of Something in Photoshop
Have you ever wanted to change the color of something in a photograph? If you’ve been involved with graphic design or photography for a while, I’m sure this task has crossed your mind at least once or twice. Changing the color of the clothes people are wearing, the color of cars, bicycles, houses, you name […]
I Can’t Render My Video in Adobe Photoshop
Question: Adobe Photoshop keeps telling me the video is still open, but I can’t figure out where it’s open or how to close it so I can render it. Can you help? Answer: You should check to see if you have another version of Photoshop open at the same time. With these upgrades Adobe is […]
Creating a Simple Typographic Poster
Have you ever heard of a Typographic or Type Poster? I haven’t either until recently, but I can tell you that I’ve seen them all over the place for most of my life. While I’ve seen them though, I never quite knew that they had a name. If you aren’t sure of what I’m referring […]
Photography Composition Tip: Simplify Your Images
Have you ever viewed another photographer’s work and really liked it? I have. I have a jealous streak that runs through me and when I see something I like, I make it my business to figure out a way to do that same thing, just as good as the other person did. This happens a […]
Canon 24mm F/2.8 Camera Lens Test – Sample Pictures
I received my new Canon 24mm f/2.8 lens yesterday and I just went outside to take some sample shots. I didn’t spend much time; just enough to grab some quick photos and to make a determination of its performance. I’ve heard a lot about this lens and I was excited to get down to it. […]