Category Archives: PS & PSE Tutorials

Reader Photo Friday – How to repair a wrinkly background {video tut}

I had a reader question last wednesday about the best material to use for a backdrop. I encouraged the reader to send me her shot which she claimed was the victim of a horrible fabric background. It certainly was, but it was also a great challenge for me and lots of fun to transform. I...

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Tutsday – How I Clean up those baby head newborn shots

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This is a very common shot for newborns. And below is how I clean up the shots so all you see is head and hands. Can be done in both PS and PSE. How to clean up your typical ‘baby head’ newborn photo in PS or PSE from Elizabeth Halford...

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Tutsday – How to use PSE’s Photomerge Faces Tool {video tut}

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Ever take a few of the same shot but can’t get everyone to look at you at the same time? No problem! Photoshop Elements has a wicked tool called Photomerge Faces where you can grab all the smiling faces into one photo. See how I do it here: How to use PSE’s Photomerge Faces tool...

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Three ways to achieve faux sun bursts, lens flare & light sources {videos}

Have you ever looked at a photo with the most perfect lens flare? Lens flare that hit just the right spot effortlessly? Lens flare that made you remove your lens hood and then feel like a total failure? There’s a good chance it’s not even real. This is probably a real no-no. The angel on...

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READER PHOTO FRIDAY – 23RD JULY {SARAH W}

I was planning on taking a night off from editing, but then I got this absolutely stunning photo from Sarah and I just had to have a play. I love everything about it. The point of view with slightly up-angle. The bokeh is dreamy, the light on his face is perfect. And of course, his...

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