RAW photo files store a lot of data in the shadows, so you can usually bring back almost any underexposed image and make it work.
Properly exposing your photos is obviously your best bet, but it's better to underexpose than...
Tutorials
Many people think that Photoshop brushes are the equivalent of a simple stamp. They can be used this way, but are infinitely more powerful than you might think.
This series is going to teach you in-depth how the advanced brush...
Posted on Dec 15, 2014 in Design, Quick Tips, Tutorials
Photoshop brushes are one of the quickest and easiest ways to add some stunning effects to your designs and photos.
This tutorial will teach you the basics of downloading, installing, and using Photoshop brushes in your work, as...
Creating a rough look using brushes and layer masks can be a tedious process. What if I told you there was a faster, easier, and better looking way to give your work a more realistic look?
You may think I'm crazy, but this...
This series of tutorials is going to teach you how the different layer blend modes work in Photoshop.
In plain English, Photoshop blend modes affect the way layers interact with each other. Blend modes are one of the foundations...
Posted on Dec 05, 2014 in Text Effects, Tutorials
Today we're going to create a festive text effect that is perfect for Christmas and holiday designs like greeting cards, website headers, and e-mail blasts.
We'll be using a few different techniques including Photoshop layer...
Posted on Nov 21, 2014 in Photography, Tutorials
Adjusting a small range of colors is helpful when you have to match colors between images, or if you just like a photo but want it to match a specific color palette.
Doing this used to require complex selections, but it can now...
Posted on Nov 17, 2014 in Photography, Quick Tips, Tutorials
Adobe Camera Raw (used by Photoshop and Lightroom) is arguably the most powerful photo processing engine in existence. What if you want all the RAW processing features but aren't working with RAW photos?
Some people know how to...
When the holidays roll around, you could always visit the same old websites your friends do to send out Christmas cards, or you can spend a little time in Photoshop and make something truly unique.
In this tutorial you'll learn...
Posted on Nov 10, 2014 in 3D, Design, Text Effects, Tutorials
There seems to be an infinite amount of effects you can create in Photoshop. Once you have a few of them up your sleeve, it makes creating useful graphics that much easier.
This tutorial will teach you how to create some cool,...