Photoshop Tips
Using Photoshop Actions to Fix Washed Out Scanned Slide Images
This Blueprint will show you how Photoshop actions were used to save an 50+ year old, washed out scanned slide image. Didi Miles, a photographer, sent in this story with her Blueprint: It has been a weird-yucky-crazy 6 months. I’ve lost huge cornerstones of my life in the last 6 months. In order…..My Grandma Dorothy…
Get Crisp Images + Color Pop Using Photoshop Actions: Blueprint
If you love rich, color popped image, you will want to read and learn from today’s Blueprint. Sometimes I like to have really fun, bright color and crispness with my photos. This photo of my daughter Ellie was taken on our cruise last month on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas. I loved the real…
Watermark Your Images in Photoshop CS5: FREE & EASY
Watermarking and re-sizing are two effective ways to protect your photos from theft on the internet. And they also brand your images, which is an added bonus. While people may still copy or take a screen shot, prominent logos on re-sized photos make it harder for customers to print your images without permission. Watermarking and…
How to Move Photoshop Actions & More to Photoshop CS5
Are you considering an upgrade to Photoshop CS5? Did you already purchase CS5 and are unsure how to move over your products, like Photoshop actions? It can take a little bit of time and preparation, but setting up Photoshop CS5 should be fairly easy. If possible, start preparing before the program arrives via mail or…
Photoshop Actions to Add Life to Your Photos: A Blueprint
Photoshop actions can often take a simple photo and make it more glamorous or fun. Thank you to Gina of Pea Head Prints for this adorable Blueprint submission. Gina edited this photo using a variety of MCP actions. Here are her steps: Touch of Light – a Free Photoshop action applied just on the baby…
Fixing Shadows & Bad Lighting in Photoshop
Ideally, as a photographer, you want to get things as close to perfect in camera. When dealing with d-SLRs, there is only so much dynamic range a camera can handle. And unless you carry an external flash (my Canon 5D MKII does not have a built in one) or you carry a reflector, you may…
How to Use Photoshop Actions to Enhance Photos {Blueprint}
The best way to use Photoshop actions is to make good photos great. I love editing images that start off with nice lighting and composition. Renee Trichio (Twice as Nice Photography) took a Private Photoshop Actions Training with me a few weeks ago so she could learn to get the most from her purchases. Remember…
Blueprint: Fixing an Underexposed Portrait Using Photoshop Actions
Exposure issues? Well they can happen to both new and more experienced photographers. Michlynn of Michlynn Schweitzer Photography sent in this photo for a Blueprint. Here are the steps taken and Photoshop actions used to go from the under-exposed, low contrast photo, to a portrait. Started by using Magic Midtone Lifter from the Bag of…
Fixing Color Casts and Skin Tones in Photoshop: A Blueprint
Are you wanting to learn to fix color casts and correct skin tones? If so, you will love this before and after blueprint that was submitted by Sarah Collins of Maddie Dean Photography. Sarah wrote me and said, “I love your actions – I made myself learn how to do each of these steps manually…
Photographing Subjects in White Clothing: From Disaster to Joy
Do you dread when customers show up for their photo session wearing white clothing? Do you wonder how wedding photographers deal with brides in white dresses? Irene Jones has some tips to help you deal with your fears. Some photographers wince and mutter something impolite under their breath when they see a client show up…
White Balance: Get Accurate Color Using a Gray Card ~ Part 2
White Balance: Get Better Color Using a Gray Card by Rich Reierson This post is the second in a short series on how photographers can use white balance to improve color in their photographs. Make sure to read part 1. Excellent white balance is crucial for professional photographers. As mentioned in Part 1, there are…
Angie Monson + Photoshop Actions For Photographers = Color Blueprint
Photoshop actions for digital photographers… Often controversial… Time saving… Helpful… Image enhancing… Angie Monson (of Simplicity Photography) has images with very unique, vibrant color. While this highly color popped look may not be for everyone, it is extremely popular right now. And her photos and editing are stunning. She sent me an urban photo, so…
Installing Photoshop Actions in Elements: Video Tutorials
Installing Photoshop actions in Elements is not an easy task. It is more complex installing and using them in Elements because historically they only worked in the full versions of Photoshop. In the most recent versions of Elements, 7 and 8, there is a guided actions palette. This method is relatively easy but not all…
Use Photoshop Actions to Fix Color and Light: A Fan Blueprint Share
This before and after Blueprint shows how you can use Photoshop actions to adjust colors and lighting in your images. Thank you to Barb Dubrawski of Amazon Lens for this Blueprint. Barb wrote “Loving how your work makes mine easier!” Here are the manual steps and Photoshop actions she used to go from her before…
Over-Editing in Photoshop: How to Avoid 25 Common Editing Mistakes
Don’t fall victim to the common editing mistakes that most photographers make at one time or another. Find out the mistakes and how to avoid them in your photo editing. Decide for yourself which may still have a time and place in your workflow.
Blueprint: Use Photoshop Actions to Add Drama to Your Photos
Liz Sethi sent in this Photoshop actions Blueprint of her oldest daughter. The subject was modeling on her new barnwood rug (this prop is so popular right now). The photographer’s goal with this shot was to take a good image and make it have more life and drama. To achieve this, she needed more contrast…
Photoshop Tutorial: How to Color Pop in Photoshop
Color pop anyone? If you are looking for more vibrant colors in your photos, Photoshop can help you achieve that look. Using both channel mixer adjustment layers and layer masks, you are in full control of what parts of your image get that extra color pop. This effect can be achieved manually or using Photoshop…
High Key Backdrops: How to Get a White Backdrop Using Photoshop Actions
This Photoshop Actions Blueprint was sent in from Karen of Smile-Play-Love Photography. Thank for you sharing how you edit your photos with all of us. Ran MCP’s Studio White Bright Spell. This Photoshop action from the Bag of Tricks set turns light white and grayish backdrops into high key white backdrops. I used this at…
Color Pop in Photoshop: Achieving that Ultra Colorful Look
Want to color pop your images in Photoshop? This week’s Blueprint shows one way to achieve rich, super powerful color. I get asked about this look all the time in reference to a few photographers who pull out these deep hidden colors. This look and style is trendy and fun, and many will love it,…
Photoshop Actions: 14 Reasons your Actions for Elements Might Not Work and How to Fix Them
Running Photoshop actions inside of Elements is not always easy. Here are some troubleshooting tips to get your actions up and Adobe Photoshop Elements (PSE). 1. Before installing an action into Photoshop Elements, confirm with the action creator that it is compatible with your version of PSE. If you are purchasing a Photoshop action, remember…
Fixing a Blue Sky and Exposure Using Photoshop Actions: A Blueprint
I edited this photo using MCP Photoshop actions for I Heart Faces. This photo was submitted by Caroline of frog-photoblog.blogspot.com. When shooting on a bright day with the sky behind the subject, if you do not have a flash or reflector, it is hard for your camera to balance the exposure properly. Your subject likely…
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