Photo Thursdays

Cameras have come a long ways since their early days. We now have full-color, digital, high-definition cameras that can capture every little feature. But, sometimes all that detail can be distracting. While I am a huge fan of color photos, there’s something special about a good black and white photo.Black and white allows the viewer […]

Continuing with the idea introduced last week, I want to talk about what makes a good picture. The Rule of the Thirds is definitely important, but that alone doesn’t carry a picture. When it comes right down to it, what is in your picture can end up being the most important factor that determines whether […]

I’ve got an interesting question: what makes a good picture? A great deal of these Thursday posts has been devoted to answering that query. But, on a deeper level, what truly makes a good picture? It may seem like this might be one of those, “It depends on the person” things, but in reality, there […]

So, last time we talked about how to use the Filter Gallery to add some neat effects to your photos. Today, we’re going to continue with that. I hope those of you who have Photoshop took the time to experiment with it. If not, maybe this post will inspire you. Most of the filters are […]

One of the great things about Photoshop is the ease in which you can create powerful effects that can transform an ordinary image into something amazing. The iconic Obama campaign poster was nothing more than a simple Photoshop effect. While there are a myriad of effects to be achieved in a variety of methods, we’re […]