CELEBRATING MY 40TH BIRTHDAY Friday I turned 40 years old and the date was extra special: 11/11/11. I was feeling terrible that day so, I am doing a bit of late celebrating! On top of six awesome prizes I am giving away here at the blog, I am doing some limited time product specials and […]
A Birthday Celebration
November 11, 2011 by 443 Comments
Welcome to the celebration of the 11th anniversary of my 29th birthday! I cannot, cannot, believe I am 40! It seems like yesterday I was 22. Where did the last 18 years go? Do not worry, this isn’t going to be a pity party. I am happy to be turning 40 because, well, the alternative […]
What Is Back Button Focusing and How To Do It
November 10, 2011 by 36 Comments
Pin It If you have had your DSLR for any length of time or you spend any time at a photography forum board, you surely heard someone mention “back button focusing.” Or, if you made it through my marathon post on focus and getting sharper images, you may have heard me talk about it. You […]
What is a Clean Edit?
November 8, 2011 by 5 Comments
On my workshop descriptions, and even some of my action set descriptions, I mention “clean edits” and many people ask me “what is a clean edit?” A clean edit is the result you get from taking basic steps to bring the image to the best possible look and have it still look like it came […]
How and Why to Calibrate Your Monitor {and a Giveaway}
November 7, 2011 by 427 Comments
Quick note – my November newsletter is out, with a quick PS/PSE editing tip, a free action and an exclusive coupon code. Not yet receiving it? Subscribe on the Newsletter page or in the sidebar. Most of you who read this blog have some sort of fancy camera (i.e. a DSLR) and most of you […]
Monthly Newsletter and Update on Actions
November 4, 2011 by 8 Comments
The Everyday Elements monthly newsletter went out in this morning. I want mention it in a blog post because many people miss that I offer a newsletter and/or why it is good to subscribe to it. Like the site, the newsletter has had a major facelift and I am redefining some of its function. Here […]
Easiest Under Eye Circle Fix Ever
November 1, 2011 by 26 Comments
One thing that needs attention on almost every single portrait is under-eye circles. I used to use the clone stamp but I ditched that method long ago in lieu of a very, very easy technique. For 90% of portraits I edit, I use the eyedropper and brush method. What do I use the other 10% […]
Photoshop Elements 10
October 31, 2011 by 428 Comments
Welcome to the all NEW and majorly improved Everyday Elements! Once everything is settled, I will do a post giving a little tour, showing what has changed, where to find what you need. To celebrate Everyday Elements new site, I am giving away a copy of Photoshop Elements 10! I bought version 10 the day […]
Catching Up
October 28, 2011 by 16 Comments
Giveaway coming Monday – Photoshop Elements 10!! Wow!!! Half the month has gone by since my last post! Things have been very busy and have kept me from completing tutorials I have half written. I will get those finished over the weekend and scheduled out. In the meantime I thought I would share some pictures […]
Photoshop World Las Vegas 2011
October 12, 2011 by 7 Comments
Last month I boarded a plane and headed west to attend the Photoshop World conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. I wish I had lots of witty information and juicy tidbits to share, but I don’t. Instead I’d prefer to share a few things that stuck with me from the experience. I have a more technically […]
