Feb 04 2008
In the ‘old’ days of film photography, photos were printed in monochrome, on paper that didn’t really stand the test of time. These images are still cherished memories, and can be easily improved, while not completely restored to their former ‘glory’.
Here is a relatively quick way to breathe some life back into your historic photos, using Photoshop.
Jan 24 2008
It’s inevitable that some photos will end up fuzzy. The lighting isn’t as bright as you thought, your hand slipped a little as you pressed the shutter, the subject moved…
Provided the photo isn’t too blurry, there are ways to breathe life back into your photograph and make it a little sharper - particularly for portait photos.
Dec 24 2007
This technique has become pretty common in recent years, but it’s still one of my favourites. The effect can be beautifully subtle, or outlandish - depending on your taste and what you’re trying to achieve.
For those who want to know how to do this in Photoshop, here are 10 steps, as well as images I’ve applied this technique to.
Dec 10 2007
Digital has changed the face of how we look at our photos - literally. There are now all sorts of ways to display photos.
Traditional photo albums have given way to electronic albums, and printed photo books.
Dec 03 2007
What to make sure you do when printing your photos on your printer at home - set the right type of paper, and paper size!
Nov 05 2007
The age of digital has brought many changes, with printing being a fundamental difference. Many people now choose to not print photos at all, and keep their ‘albums’ electronic.
Here are a few things to think about before printing your photos - either yourself, or if you decide to take them to a ‘lab’.
Oct 11 2007
The fantastic thing about digital is that it’s so flexible. If you’ve taken all your photos in colour and decide that some might look better in black and white - that’s very easy to change. All you need is a little know-how and some practice.
Well, in this example, this photo is going to become black & white with just a few mouse clicks!
Oct 01 2007
Once you’re happy with your photo, you might like to print it on your home printer. Although your monitor has been calibrated, it doesn’t mean your printer will produce the colours you’re seeing on your screen.
Sep 27 2007
Every image is bound to have something to correct - someone may want the bags under their eyes removed. There’s an annoying pole in the background, or power lines are interrupting a perfect sky.
All these things can be fixed with relative ease in Photoshop. Below are some simple steps.
Sep 24 2007
What can I say about Photoshop? It’s such a great program, but it really frustrates me at times also.
This software has infinite photo editing and graphic design possibilities, but like so many things, it is only easy once you know how.
