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A Strong Case for 50% Gray
The 50% Gray Layer for Dodging and Burning is STILL Valid Dodging and Burning, a very contentious topic among the community. Why? Because some people will outwardly chastise you for using a method that they feel is "archaic" or "dated" or "unnecessary". Every time I...
Most Recent Blog Posts on f.64 Academy
A Better Way to Dodge and Burn in Photoshop
Soft Light Dodging and Burning is for the Birds! Over the years, I have taught you many different techniques for Dodging and Burning. I have shown Curves Layers, 50% Gray Fill, even automated methods for Dodging and Burning. All the while, I had taught you these...
Gavin Hardcastle Critiques Blake
The Critiquer Gets Critiqued! As you may know, I conduct critique sessions on f.64 Elite. I have been doing these sessions for over 7 years and in that time have critiqued just about 900-1000 images. But in that time, I have never had a critique session of my own. ...
Fix Any Highlight Blowout in Photoshop in Seconds
Highlight Blowouts are a Pain ... Not Anymore! Over the last several years I have shown you many ways to use Blend IF creatively. But this is a new one I just figured out by necessity. A couple of months ago when I was in the Badlands I saw this scene, fell in love...
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f64 Academy’s Mission
It is our goal to bring you the finest Photoshop and Photography education. As the aperture (f.64) implies, we deliver tack sharp, clear and concise education with a transparent mindset free of agendas and secrets. As an Academy we distinguish ourselves as scholars called to a higher standard to continually innovate on the art of Photography. We pledge to leave no photographer of any skill level behind in the process!
f64 Academy Goals
We know it takes more than just a great knowledge of Photoshop to build your skills as a photographer. That is why f.64 Academy was created, to help teach you all the skills you need to grow your business, learn the finer points of photography and have fun doing it.
f64 Academy is for Everyone!
No matter where you are in your photography journey there is something for you here at f.64 Academy. From Photoshop and Photography tips and tricks to gear reviews and Photography Business education it is our goal to make you one very well rounded Photographer.
What f64 Academy Offers
Each week you will get a fresh new tutorial, access to 200+ archived tutorials, dozens of Photoshop Actions and other tips and tricks to grow and succeed as a photographer.
Stick around and for a bit, we are sure you will love what you see!
What Others Are Saying
This is the best site I have come across. The majority of other sites offer skill training and leave you feeling short changed when the total learning experience is very limited. Your site offers innovation on every occasion.
Your tutorials are not only well written, but do not work on the premise that your audience are not ‘experts’, in other words, you tend to be quite specific about who you target.
I appreciate the tutorials and the revelations you are sharing with everyone. A number of photographers won’t even tell you their camera settings let alone how they post processed. You have provided a number of people with new tools to add to their workflows.
I have learned more about photography and photoshop in the last year from Blake, than I have from all other sources in the past decade.