Free Photoshop Tutorials!
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Most Recent Tutorials
Abstract Photography in Kansas City (VLOG)
No Photoshop today! But we will see some interesting photography. Trying my hand at this vlogging thing. I am going to take you through Kansas City and introduce you to my favorite BBQ joints. Let me know what you think of the vlog in the comments below. Thumbs up,...
Selective Color for Better Tones (Video)
Using Selective Color to get better tones in PhotoshopYou know my workflow, Tone, Color, Artistic Effects, right? I preach it all the time and more often than not, I teach how to get better colors through your tonal work first, right? Well, recently, I...
Exposure Blending with a Special Guest (Video)
Exposure Blending- Luminosity Masks and Smart Objects It seems topics in photography ebb and flow often, and lately, I have received a lot of inquiries about exposure blending. My usual response is, "I don't do it that often, so I'm afraid I can't be much help." ...
Beginner Post Processing Tutorials
Designed for those who are just starting out with photo post processing. However, even the seasoned pro can learn something new here.
Plotagraph Pro Can Animate Any Photograph
Plotagraph Pro is all kinds of new and Innovative! It was about a year ago that I reached out to the Plotagraph Pro Team and asked if I might be able to review their software. I was intrigued by the ability to make an animated image from a still photograph. It...
Radial Gradients Compared – Video Tutorial
Radial Gradients in Photoshop, Lightroom (ACR), and ON1 Photo RAW Last week I did a tutorial about the radial gradient in Photoshop. It had a tremendous response which kind of shocked me. I whipped it together the morning of the free tutorial Friday and...
3 Step Color Correction in ACR
Color Correction: Quick, Simple, and Infallible! https://youtu.be/0twoVJY7_hQ One of the most common questions I receive is "Blake, how do I color correct my photos." For the longest time, I avoided this request like the plague because color correction can be done in...
The HDR Look in ON1 Effects 10
One powerful filter: The HDR Look httpv://youtu.be/KLspU49vqV4 Ever since I started using the Sony a7Rii I have found myself bracketing...
Tamrac Anvil Slim 15 and Corona 20
A Review of the Tamrac Anvil Slim 15 and the Corona 20 Camera Bags httpv://youtu.be/YPEnJvpNvSg I have been using Tamrac bags for quite a while. My first and most favorite bag (until now) was the old Tamrac Adventurer bag. It got me through quite a few Workshops...
Long Exposure Workflow with ON1 Recorded Webinar
Long Exposure Workflow with ON1 Last week I did a live recording of my Long Exposure Workflow with ON1. One thing I love to do is long Exposure photography. There is something about the science behind the capturing of the images that sets me in the zone! Although,...
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...
The Color Blend Mode in Photoshop
The Color Blend Mode can be extremely powerful The Color Blend Mode in Photoshop has slowly become my new favorite toy. I am using it in many more ways than I ever imagined and today I will show you how. The Artist's Eye: A Closer Look will be launching very...
How to Make Your Adobe Portfolio
There is no excuse for poor representation! Get on the web with your Adobe Portfolio! Recently Adobe Portfolio was announced as an added benefit to those of us high on the Creative Cloud. While you may have overlooked that email, I implore you to take a closer look...
The Canon 5Ds vs Sony A7RII
The Megapixel Monsters: Canon 5Ds vs Sony A7RII Several weeks ago I rented the Canon 5Ds and the Sony a7RII with the Zeiss 16-35. I will say that I was extremely impressed with the Sony and much less flattered by what Canon has given us in the last year. While both...
The Actual Cost of the 12 Days of Christmas
What is the Actual Cost of the 12 Days of Christmas anyway? https://youtu.be/lUG4Klc2hrE I was reading the 12 Days of Christmas to my son the...
The bevel and emboss feature in Photoshop
How to build a frame with the Bevel and Emboss Layer Styles Most users of Photoshop use Bevel and Emboss on text to give their words depth and structure but did you know you can use it to make a killer frame? As usual, it is just a matter of stepping outside of the...
Salvaging Underexposed Photos
I don't always make underexposed photos, but when I do, I sure as heck know how to fix them! Surely I never get everything correct in the camera. More often than not I am over or underexposed. I don't always get the shot in focus, and I rarely get my horizons...
Topaz Labs Texture Effects
Not Just a Texture Effects Engine, Quite Possibly an Artistic Workflow Workhorse Topaz Labs just launched their newest software addition, Topaz Labs Texture Effects! While the name implies this is a Texture based application plugin, I can assure you it is much more....
On1 Effects 10 Review and Tutorial
On1 Effects 10 is pretty OnPoint It was almost a year ago that I took a good solid look at On1's Perfect Effects 9. The new On1 Effects 10 was released last week and I have had the luxury of taking a look at all of its new features. It may not seem like much has...
How to edit Cell Phone Pictures
Edit cell phone pictures like the Photoshop boss that you are! Every once in a while I receive a request to show my workflow editing cell phone pictures. At first I thought this would be impossible as I rarely show my cell phone pictures to anyone. Every once in a...
Intermediate Post Processing Tutorials
For those who already know a trick or two in Photoshop and want to learn a bit more.
Relight a Photo with the Hard Mix Blend Mode
Relight any photo with the Hard Mix Blend Mode in Photoshop! The Hard Mix blend mode has very quickly become my favorite blend mode to experiment with. Every time I use it in a unique way it seems to pull through with flying colors. It is a remarkable...
Enhance Details in ACR and Lightroom (Video)
Enhance Details in ACR and Lightroom This week, Adobe released an update for ACR and Lightroom. This update was a minor one that came with a major feature that much of the internet is talking about. This new feature is called Enhance Details. This is what Adobe...
Glow Brushes in ACR and Lightroom {Video}
Glow Brushes in ACR and LR? How???I have long been a fan of the Orton Effect. So much so, that I built my variation of it for the Zone System Express called "Radiance 2.0". The glowing effect makes an amazing atmosphere for your photo, regardless of...
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One Wicked Dodging and Burning Blend If Trick [Video]
One more Blend If trick for the books!I have shown many many ways to use Blend If. So many that I made a whole Playlist for it on my YouTube channel. Here is another one for you to add to your notes if you are keeping score, Blend If and Dodging and...
The Hard Mix Blend Mode in Photoshop (Video)
The Hard Mix Blend Mode is AMAZING! I could tell you all day long that the Hard Mix Blend Mode is the most fantastic Blend Mode in Photoshop, but you'd have to see it to believe it. That is because the Hard Mix Blend Mode, when applied "as-is" is trash,...
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How to Make your Fall Colors Pop! [Video]
Using Palette Effects 2 to Make Autumn Images Glow! I am a big fan of this time of year. The pumpkins, the weather, the hoodies, and the snuggles under blankets... yes you read that correctly, I am a snuggler, it is one of my love languages, so what? It...
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Jim Welninski’s Workflow with Palette Effects 2.0 [Video]
A Master at Work! I think my head is going to explode... the namesake of the "Welninski Drama" button, just used the Welninski Drama Button in an original Welninski workflow. If that isn't epic, I don't know what is! Jim is a great friend of mine and has been with me...
Palette Effects 2.0 Top 5 Features
I am Biased, I did build it... but here are my favorite Palette Effects 2.0 Features It has been nearly a year and a half since I updated Palette Effects. There are several reasons for that and while many of them lead to, "I have been busy", I do have one strong...
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The Vivid Light Blend Mode [Video]
A Color Grading Companion - The Vivid Light Blend Mode There are 27 blend modes in Adobe Photoshop and if you are anything like the "me before I learned them all", you are only using three, maybe four to their maximum potential. One of those you may be...
Replacing a Sky With the Soft Light Blend Mode – Video
The Soft Light Sky Replacement Technique On my way out to Kansas City the other night, I was praying for a beautiful sunset. I would venture to say that's what most of us do when we take the time to go out with our cameras. To my surprise when I got...
Fixing Tricky Color Temperature in ACR and Lightroom – Video Tutorial
How to fix ANY mixed lighting white balance issues in ACR and Lightroom One thing I enjoy is Interior Architecture Photography. It is a very gratifying feeling when you photograph a huge church or cathedral and nail the composition. But what happens when your White...
Raw File and Data Collection – Video Tutorial
Raw File Data Collection Here on f.64 Academy and f.64 Elite, I talk about data manipulation quite a bit. More specifically, I show you how to edit your images in Photoshop (data manipulation). I have done well over 300 tutorials on data manipulation in Photoshop,...
A Strong Case for Profiles for Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom
Profiles are Changing My Workflow Anytime Adobe creates an update to their programs I am always excited and nervous at the same time. I love innovation, and I believe Adobe keeps on innovating, and that is the exciting part. The nervous part is two-fold... is it going...
The Difference Blend Mode in Photoshop
What's the Difference with the Difference Blend Mode? Over the last several years I have explored many of the blend modes in Photoshop for color grading, but I haven't touched on the Difference Blend Mode. A lot of what happens here on f.64 Academy is psycho targeted...
5 Very Practical Tips for the Clone Stamp Tool Video
The Clone Stamp Tool, love it or hate it, it's fantastic! I have conducted many tutorials that in some way shape or form involve the Clone Stamp Tool, but I don't think I have ever given my "down and dirty" practical tips for it. Recently I created a...
Sharpening in Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom
Sharpening and Noise Reduction at the Exact Same Time httpv://youtu.be/UWJwQ0bnbWI For years I have received emails about the proper way to sharpen and reduce the noise in your photos. Some people say sharpen at the end and do noise reduction at the beginning. ...
Advanced Post Processing Tutorials
While the title says “Advanced”, this category is for anyone who wants advance themselves further in photo post processing. While these tutorials are not for the Faint of Heart, they are taught to a level anyone who is willing can understand.
Smart Object HDR Workflow
Have you ever made some awesome adjustments in Adobe Camera Raw, opened the image, and then realized you forgot to reduce the Chromatic Aberrations or reduce the noise? It used to happen to me all the time! I would then have to close out the photo and re-open it in...
Dynamic Brushes In Photoshop CS 5
I recently posted HDR Concert #3. If you look at the image you will see paratroopers littering the sky. If you look long enough you will see they are all relatively the same, however, their size and angle are different. Before you say it, I didn't copy and paste...
Photoshop CS5 Tutorial: Batch Processing In CS 5
One thing that will really speed up your workflow is Batch Processing. I have shown you Batch Processing with Photomatix, but did you know you can also use Actions to Batch Process in Photoshop as well? So say you shot a bunch of HDR sets with relatively similar...
Actions In Photoshop CS 5
I am doing something new on EverydayHDR for my tutorials... Video tutorials! That's right, click on the little link below for your very own video tutorial with yours truly talking you through making an Action in Adobe Photoshop CS 5. The videos are up on Youtube, so...
Webinars and Podcasts
From time to time Blake makes guest appearances all over the web. Here you can find all of his appearances on Webinars and Podcasts.
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Topaz Labs Tutorials
Blake loves the Topaz line of plugins. He has done several tutorials using their software, here you can keep up with the latest and greatest.
Topaz ReStyle Tutorial
Topaz ReStyle is the newest program in the Topaz Labs plugin lineup! It is one awesome piece of color manipulating software. I have used many techniques to get the perfect effect, but they are all very time consuming and not always right for every photo. Topaz...
Topaz Lens Effects
Have you been formally introduced to Topaz Lens Effects yet? I recently had my introduction and I am more than pleased with the results I am receiving. I formerly thought Lens Effects was for selective blurring and fixing common lens problems like vignetting and...
Topaz Clarity Tutorial: Everyday HDR Style!
Topaz labs recently released Topaz Clarity! This is an awesome plug-in that gives you complete control of all of the aspects of contrast in your photos. It is kind of like the Clarity Adjustment in LR and ACR, with one major exception! It breaks down the single...
PhotoFXLab High Pass Sharpen Technique
I know I am a huge Photoshop buff here on EverydayHDR, but every once in a while I like to give some insight on other programs that I find to be very helpful for beginners. All you advanced Photoshop guys/gals can probably sit this one out! However, if you own...
Topaz Adjust 5: Tone Module for Cross Processing
I had a question from Robert Belgrad of Mason Dixon Photography in regards to the Tone Module in Topaz Adjust 5. He has such an immaculate portfolio, something definitely worthy of a gander! Robert had inquired about how to use the Tone Module more effectively as he...
Topaz Black and White Effects 2 Walk-through
Last week I had the pleasure of previewing Topaz Labs' Beta of Black and White Effects 2. I know I have said it time and time again about Topaz Labs, but they always manage to wow me with their updates. They are continually improving their programs to make them...
Topaz Detail 3 Tutorial
I recently downloaded Topaz Detail 3, a much welcomed upgrade to its predecessor! Topaz Detail 2 was great for adding detail to any image, but I found it had its limitations to only add detail. Topaz Detail 3 has gone above and beyond the scope of Detail 2 by adding...
photoFXlab Tutorial
photoFXlab.... how I love thee, let me count the ways! I do love this program I think it is an awesome alternative to Photoshop for those who may be intimidated by the plethora of sliders and conglomeration of tools contained within it. In this 13 minute tutorial I...
Topaz DeNoise For HDR
Have you ever noticed that there is a blaring difference between a regular photos noise and an HDR photos noise? The tone mapping process compounds the noise in all of the original exposures in such a way that the noise starts to become a part of the detail in the...
Topaz Adjust 5 High Pass Sharpen Technique
Ever thought of using Topaz Adjust to make a High Pass sharpen base? It is a pretty neat technique that adds a little more umph to your High Pass sharpening without over doing it. I really like the Topaz Adjust 5 interface and find myself using it more and more in...
Topaz Adjust 5 Tutorial
Here is the Topaz Adjust 5 tutorial, a follow up to the recent review. The more I play with Topaz Adjust 5 the more I love it. These guys really knew what they were doing with this plug-in, they have made some epic adjustments to an already incredible program....
Pseudo HDR With Camera Raw and Topaz Adjust
I was playing around with the settings in Camera Raw when I noticed I could make Pseudo HDR’s with the movement of a couple of sliders; Clarity, Fill Light, and Contrast predominantly. These Camera Raw adjustments are perfect for getting a HDR appearance with...
Quick Tips & Flash Tutorials
It’s not always about the long winded tutorials. Sometimes Blake can make them quick! here you will find all of Blake’s Quick Tips and 3 Minute Flash Tutorials.
Beginner’s Guide: Composition!
When I first started shooting HDR images I was astounded by how awesome the details looked. I recall telling my wife that the HDR process made everything look good, even horribly compose pictures. I took a whole series of horrible HDR images with no concept of...
D.I.Y Macro Extension Tube
On May 24th 2009 all of my camera equipment was stolen from my car. Thank God for Renter's Insurance... It covers all assets in your vehicle too! It was a blessing in disguise as I upgraded my camera body and all lenses to the higher grade glass. I had to make some...
Sick Of The Rectangle? …Cross The Border!
I am a fan of breaking the rectangle. 95.99999999% of the photographs you see online are rectangles, with the occasional Square or Circle. Now, I am certainly not the first to put a border around an image, and I most certainly won't be the last. Sometimes adding a...