Have you ever taken a photo and discovered later that the baby has a tree sticking out of her head? Or that breathtaking landscape looks lifeless in print? You know how frustrating it is when your photos don’t measure up to the moment you tried to capture. Our best photos tell a story of a memory we want to keep, of an experience we want to share, of delight in color, texture and shape. Here are ten tips that can help you take better photos and make your stories sparkle.
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In this Photoshop Elements 8 video, we’ll fix a dull backlit photo to punch up the color and contrast. This technique works well when your photo is backlit and some important details are hidden in shade. View full size video…
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In this Photoshop Elements 8 video, learn how to apply a photo mask to a photo. See Lesson 45 to learn how to create your own photo masks.
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In this Photoshop Elements 8 video, learn how to create a photo mask to frame your photos with swirls and text. See Lesson 46 to learn how to apply the photo mask to your photos.
Resources for free swirl brushes:
30 Free Photoshop Swirl Brushes – Smashing Magazine
Obsidian Dawn
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In this Photoshop Elements 8 video, learn how to add a layer mask to any layer using a free Layer Mask action. View full video…
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