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The Lowdown on 6 Common Image Formats for Designers and Photographers
Posted on May 20, 2014 in Articles
As a designer, developer, or photographer, it's necessary to know the differences between image file formats. Depending on the work you do, one file type might be the clear choice, while other times, the difference isn't quite as...
How to Add a Blurred, Glossy Reflection to Plain Product Photos
Posted on May 12, 2014 in Design, Tutorials
Product photos on a plain white background are an industry standard, but they can sometimes look a little bland, especially if you need to use them in an advertisement. This tutorial will teach you how to added a glossy,...
21 Inspiring Landscape Photographs
Posted on Apr 21, 2014 in Inspiration
Whether you're a designer, photographer, or neither, one of the most inspiring things to behold are beautiful landscape photographs. This collection includes 21 ethereal, awe-inspiring, and downright amazing landscape photos...
How to Use an Image as a Layer Mask and Add Depth to Your Designs
Posted on Apr 17, 2014 in Design, Tutorials
Two of the most important resources a designer can have are textures and vectors. There are plenty of ways to use them together, but few as are simple or effective as using a photo-based texture as a layer mask. Learn how to...
You Will Never Need Another Site for Stock Photos Again
Posted on Mar 31, 2014 in News
I don't normally post news or announcements from other websites, but this is one I am SUPER pumped about. I don't buy a ton of design resources, but I do buy a lot of stock photos. It's always been a huge headache, figuring...
Understanding Image Resolution: Pixels, Inches, and DPI for Both Print and Web
Posted on Dec 22, 2013 in Articles
I get a ton of emails from confused designers asking me to explain the relationship and differences between pixels, inches, and DPI. Rather than write another rushed email trying to explain it in as few words as possible, I...
Win a FREE Wacom Graphics Tablet + $1,475 in Design Goodies
Posted on Dec 02, 2013 in News
The end of the year is near, and I'm in a giving mood. To celebrate this gifting season, we're giving away a FREE Wacom Intuos Pen...
The Top 7 Tools Professionals Use to Create Eye-Popping Designs
Posted on Aug 29, 2013 in Articles
I'm glad you're here. This is an exclusive article and is accessible only to those that know the secret link. Without further ado, here are the top 7 tools that professionals use to create eye-popping designs. 1. A...
The Top 8 Sites for Photoshop Actions
Posted on Aug 29, 2013 in Articles, Roundups
Photoshop actions are a huge time saving resource for designers and photographers alike. Creating your own actions for use in your work is a good practice, but you can also get actions created by professionals that will apply...
20 Free Sand and Water Textures for the Summer
Posted on Jul 31, 2013 in Roundups
Summer time means a lot of things. Pool parties, barbeques, hot weather, no school, vacations. Everyone's favorite spot to get away from the heat is almost universally the beach. Sadly, it's not always possible to make the...

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