written by Beckie of beckiegkengle.com Today, I am reviewing the Nikon 70-300mm 4-5.6 D (this is NOT the VR version). In the last few years I have owned and sold about 4 different zoom lenses. I have come to the conclusion that I am just not a zoom girl (I love me some prime lenses!). […]
Archives for March 2013
Action edit using “Virginia” and “Make Matte”
March 20, 2013 by 2 Comments
written by Beckie of beckiegkengle.com It’s been a little while since I’ve done a post with an action edit. Today I chose to use “Virginia” and Amanda’s new “Make Matte”. In this post, I’ll tell you how I got from my SOOC image to my final edit! I first ran Deep Clean 1 & 2, […]
Create Pixel Stamps to Keep Your Layers
March 18, 2013 by 7 Comments
Why Layers Matter The beauty of layers (in Photoshop and PSE) is the flexibility and control they allow you to have over your image. By editing in layers, you can access and manipulate the changes made at steps you took during the edit. Eyes too bright? Go to that layer and lower the opacity. Vignette […]
Newborn Props Are All Around You!
March 15, 2013 by 9 Comments
This post is by Andrea Thomas of Speechless Photography. It seems like there are countless vendors selling expensive newborn props these days, and when you are first getting started it can be overwhelming to think of all the things you need to buy. However, with a little imagination, you will find that fabulous props can […]
It’s been a whole year already!
March 13, 2013 by 4 Comments
written by Beckie of beckiegkengle.com I was just looking at the calendar this morning, and realized I have been writing for Everyday Elements for an entire year already (March 14, 2012 was my first post)! Wow how quickly the time has flown by! Through Everyday Elements, I have learned new things, traveled new places, and […]
What to do When Your Brush Stops Working
March 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Problem You have learned how to use brushes in Photoshop or PSE; you know how to use them on masks and you feel great! Then one day your brush stops working. What in the world is going on? The Solution Brushes can seem to stop working for a few different reasons. The brush opacity […]
The importance of networking!
March 6, 2013 by 4 Comments
written by Beckie of beckiegkengle.com What is networking? It’s not just about social media (though that plays a big part in networking). I’m talking about getting out there and meeting up with people who do what you do! Stepping outside of your comfort zone, and introducing yourself to others. It has the potential to create […]
And the winner is….
March 4, 2013 by 3 Comments
Hey, all! I hope you’ve had a great weekend! I’m here to announce the winner of the Think Tank Pixel Pocket Rocket giveaway! First, let me say, I enjoyed reading through all of the comments! I love to see why something is special to someone! And some of the responses made me appreciate even more […]
Create a Matte Finish in Photoshop and PSE
March 4, 2013 by 11 Comments
The Mission A few weeks ago I told Facebook readers that I was ready to “cook up” another action and asked them what they would like to see. Several times a “matte finish” action was requested. So, I twiddled now and then and came up with something I was pleased with, and I thought long […]
