f64 Elite Constructive Criticism Example
Constructive Criticism for Continuous Improvement Some people have asked, "Blake, was your degree in Fine Art really worth all of that hard work?". I get it; I understand why that question would be raised as you rarely hear someone say, "I am a Fine Art Printmaker"...
Noise Reduction Like a Pro
ACR Noise Reduction + Blend If = Awesome! There are many ways to do the same things in Photoshop, why would Noise Reduction be any different? From Adobe Camera Raw to the Reduce Noise filter there are several options for getting rid of those pesky High ISO...
Manual Perspective Correction in Photoshop
When everything else just won't work, resort to manual Perspective Correction in Photoshop There are times when Manual Perspective Correction in Photoshop is a must. Typically, these are times when you have exhausted all other measures and the only way to fix warped...
Replacing Skies in Photoshop with Blend If
Sick of Blend If yet? Well too bad! Last week while we were in Yosemite we had great weather for shooting, but most mornings were cloudless. We noticed that in the morning the skies were pure white but as the day progressed the clouds would roll in. Our afternoon...
Yosemite Workshop Experience
The Yosemite Workshop Experience We recently took another five photographers out on a Shutter Click Adventures Workshop to Yosemite; it was awesome! Well, the adjective awesome is hardly capable of describing the amount of personal growth we all encountered on this...
Blending Photos with Blend If
Blend with Blend If I have done quite a few tutorials about the powerful tool, Blend If. I have shown many technical ways to use it, from Noise Reduction and Sharpening to the basics and better vignettes, but I have yet to show you how to use it in a creative way....
Big News about f64 Elite
Something big is coming! Two weeks ago I said that I would be relatively busy, but never did I imagine it would be this busy! I have been a Guest Coach over at ON1 Plus and that has been incredibly rewarding. It is a group of very active learners. I am not sure who...
Saving Multiple Images Automatically in Photoshop
Saving Multiple Images in Photoshop with Scripts: The Easy Button Last week, I did a photo shoot with an interior designer and friend of mine here in Kansas City. The house was gorgeous which made all of the shooting very easy for me thanks to the work of Studio...
Distraction Removal: Marquee Selections in Photoshop
Sometimes a Marquee Selection is better than a Clone Stamp Every once in a while you come across a tricky distraction in a photograph that throws off the whole shot. In the example image today, there is a giant toolbox in the lower left-hand side of the image that is...
Gallery Wrap in ON1 Resize Printed with mpix
A Gallery Wrap Border in ON1 Resize for print with mpix A gallery wrap can add an exquisite finish to a canvas printed photo with mpix. It adds a thick border to the sides of the print making it appear like a painting that has been stretched. It also adds depth to...
