Beckie did a wonderful post last week, showing Photoshop CS users how to make their own watermarking action. Photoshop Elements users cannot MAKE actions, but they can USE actions, so today I’m sharing a free watermarking action. To use the action, install it how you normally would (see tutorial on installing actions if you need […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Website Update and Problem to Fix
February 18, 2013 by 6 Comments
New Checkout Cart This past weekend I installed a new plug-in that would allow for a more streamlined checkout process, and allow customers to access their past purchases. About 30 people have tested it for me and the reviews are all very positive. A few kinks to work out here and there, but overall it […]
Getting Started With Actions in Photoshop Elements
January 17, 2013 by 13 Comments
Actions Webinar Recently I held a webinar on how to get started using actions in Photoshop Elements. We had a good time, covered a ton of information and had time to answer lots of questions. I did record the webinar so that attendees could watch it to reinforce what they learned, and so that those […]
InstaClean Action Tutorial
January 8, 2013 by 4 Comments
In April of last year (2012) I celebrated a milestone on Facebook by giving away a free cleaning action – InstaClean. I never had time to do a tutorial for it, so everyone just had to wing it, so here is the long overdue tutorial. (Thank you for your patience). First let me state – […]
Christmas Present – Free Denver Action
December 28, 2012 by 21 Comments
Happy Holidays!! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! I debated over what to give you for Christmas and decided on a new action – Denver. The action gives images a warm, hazy, light and airy look and I think you will enjoy it (at least I hope you will). A few FAQ about Denver: […]
Five Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Photographers
December 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Does your family need ideas for what to get you? Or do you have a friend or family member who is a photography-bug and you need a last minute gift? Here are some ideas for useful and affordable gifts that photography enthusiasts will love! Hakuba Memory Card Cases These cases are cute, durable and affordable. […]
