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Free Transform and Warp in Photoshop

Here are several shortcuts and tips for transforming and warping layers in Photoshop.

Adobe Photoshop

Aerials from Iceland

On my last trip to Iceland, I was fortunate to hire a small aircraft to fly over some truly unique and stunning landscapes. Some of you may know that I’m afraid to fly, but for whatever reason, putting the camera between me and the ground below, enables me to become an observer, an not a participant, and somehow that works for me.

Photography

Interview on The Candid Frame Podcast

I recently had the opportunity to talk with Ibarionex Perello, photographer, writer, educator, host and producer of The Candid Frame Photography podcast. We had a lovely discussion about photographing with intent, the balancing act between the technical and creative side photography, psychology and problem solving, pushing through your fears, and how to incorporate photographic projects into your daily life and see them to fruition.

Events and Workshops

3, 2, 1, Photoshop! Seven Tips for Making Basic Selections in Photoshop

In this episode of 3, 2, 1, Photoshop!, you’ll learn seven helpful tricks for making basics elections in Photoshop.   https://youtu.be/TIwQXBmDBb

Adobe Photoshop

The Texture Slider in Adobe Camera Raw

The new non-destructive Texture slider (available as both a global as well as a local adjustment) in Adobe Camera Raw, can be used to decrease or increase the appearance of  “texture” in a photograph while still retaining fine details.

Adobe Camera Raw and DNG

Texture, Group Albums, and Defringe Added to Lightroom (05-2019)

Todays update to Lightroom (desktop) includes new ways to edit using the Texture slider and Defringe options as well as new ways to collaborate using Group Albums.

Adobe Lightroom

3, 2, 1, Photoshop! Thirteen Tips for Working with Curves in Photoshop

In this episode of “3, 2, 1, Photoshop!”, you’ll learn numerous ways to use the Curves Tool in Photoshop.

Adobe Photoshop

Color of Place Discussion on “This Week in Photo”

I had the opportunity to catch up with Fredrick Van Johnson on This Week In Photo. Click here to view our discussion about the importance of color, technology and personal projects. 

Events and Workshops

3, 2, 1, Photoshop! 3 Color Toning Methods in Photoshop

Here are three quick color toning methods that you can apply in  Photoshop including: adding a Gradient Fill Layer, applying a Gradient Map Adjustment Layer, and changing the profile when using Camera Raw as a Filter.

Adobe Photoshop

Color of Place Tutorial

I’m excited to have my work featured in Create! Magazine including a “how-to” video tutorial.

Photography

In-Application Search in Photoshop

Photoshop CC’s in-app search can help you find tools, menu items, CC Learn content, Adobe Stock assets and LR photos.

Adobe Photoshop

3, 2, 1, Photoshop! Seven Ways to Use Vector Masks in Photoshop

In this video (Seven Ways to Use Vector Masks in Photoshop), you’ll learn quick and efficient ways to work with Vector Masks in Photoshop.

Adobe Photoshop

Color of Place – And Exploration of Photography, Psychology, and Color

Does every location have a unique, identifiable color palette that can define it? That was the question I asked myself during my last photography projected where I explored how color affects the process of making a photograph, the photograph itself, as well as how

Photography

Enhanced Details in Adobe Camera Raw (February, 2019)

This release of Adobe Camera Raw includes the new Enhanced Details feature, additional camera and lens profile support, and addresses bugs that were introduced in previous releases of Adobe Camera Raw.

Adobe Camera Raw and DNG