Simple Color Pop in Photoshop Elements {11 and 12}

One of the most popular tutorials here at EE is the Simple Color Pop so I thought an updated version using Photoshop Elemetns 12 (same as 11) would be beneficial since the user interface is so drastically different. If you have PSE 10 – 7, pop over to the previous color pop tutorial. Many people […]

Free Watermarking Action for Photoshop Elements

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

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 […]

Create a Matte Finish in Photoshop and PSE

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 […]

Christmas Present – Free Denver Action

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: […]