Today I am sharing a tutorial on how to create a dodge and burn layer. It is a simple and easy layer to create, but very handy for lightening and darkening small or large areas with just one layer. In addition to the tutorial, I am giving away the Dodge & Burn action I made […]
Use Photo Filters to Warm or Cool Images in PSE
September 22, 2010 by 11 Comments
This is a great tutorial for those just getting started with Photoshop Elements and for those who have been using it a while and may have forgotten the quick/simple fixes. Today I am sharing about photo filter adjustment layer. It is a very useful adjustment that often gets overlooked, yet can be highly effective. Step […]
Tweak White Balance With Levels
September 13, 2010 by 22 Comments
Today I am going to share how to correct White Balance issues in your pictures with a Levels adjustment in Photoshop Elements (applies to regular PS also). I am not going to explain what White Balance is, that is a whole other post, and until I get to it, here is a great one by […]
Converting Image to Black and White
September 11, 2010 by
Today I am going to share how to convert an image from color to black and white. There are some amazing free and for-purchase actions which you can use for B&W conversions, but if you’d like to know how to do it on your own, this tutorial is for you. Before we start, please note […]
Types of Actions and When to Use Them
September 11, 2010 by
Actions, actions, actions! Lots of talk about actions, both here and at so many other places. I am a member of Clickin Moms, an incredible message board for women who are amateur or professional photographers, and I frequently see the question “When do you run actions? Before or after general edits?” Well, I have the […]
Defog Digital Images With Levels
September 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
This post was moved over from Photography Haven. Those new to digital photography may be asking “Defog? What the heck is defogging?” Well, many digital images come out of the camera with a bit of a haze on them. Sometimes that is from incorrect exposure settings, sometimes because of the sun hitting your sensor and […]
