These free printable picture frames are the perfect drawing prompt or use them to mount real photos! They print in black and white and are ready for you to add color!
If you want to resize images in Photoshop without losing quality you’ll need an understanding of image interpolation to ensure high quality results.
One of the most noticeable differences between portraits taken outside using natural light as opposed to artificial light is the background. Images using artificial light tend to have darker backgrounds. This is crucial in catching the eye of the viewer and allows him or her to focus on the subject. This article is a guide in achieving this look using natural light only. In
Learning how to remove unwanted objects from a photo is a remarkably useful ability to have as a photographer. As we are accustomed to, Aaron Nace takes you through the steps on how to do it, and do it well. ( Ambiguous LL Cool J reference unintended)
The "Shutter Speed Chart" is a tool or cheat sheet designed to help photographers understand and use shutter speed effectively for various shooting scenarios.
A fabulous collection of Ernst Haeckel prints, both in colour and monochrome. These 20th-century marine life illustrations are works of art.
We all have grandparents old photographs that because of the age are not in the best preservation conditions. So many of our old photos may have tears and scratches, spots, damaged areas and so on. Not to say that are all in black and white or sepia color tones. So to repair a damaged photo will not going to be an easy task. You will have to pay attention to every little details to obtain a realistic effect. The Photoshop tools that are used the most in old photo repair are the the Spot Healing Brush Tool, the Clone Stamp Tool and the Brush Tool.
This is a guest post from Max Ernst Stockburger of InstaRestoration.com. You can also read his blog: "Tipps and Tricks for Photos" Here is an example of photo restoration. What to consider when scanning your old photographs For the best results in photo restoration, you need to have high-quality scans of your photographs. We then apply our expertise to this ‘raw material’ to restore the original beauty of your images. The good news is that you can easily follow our advice for proper scanning so that we can then have the best chance to repair and rejuvenate your old, faded, or even damaged photographs. As long as the ‘material’ you give us is of good quality, we can even fix instances of heavy damage such as watermarks and missing pieces. In this tutorial, we will show you step by step how to set up and adjust your scanner for the best results on both MacOS and Windows 10. These settings work well with scanners of all manufacturers: Epson, Brother, Kodak, Canon, and so on. There are 7 easy steps to follow for beginners and professionals alike: 7 things to remember when scanning damaged photographs 1. Make sure your scanner is clean and free of dust and grease 2. Make sure your photograph is clean and free of dust 3. Make sure the whole of your photograph is being scanned 4. Try to avoid any reflections from occurring within the scanner while scanning 5. Always scan with at least 300 dpi 6. Always scan in 8-bit color mode (photo mode) 7. Name your files in a systematic way so that you can easily find them in the future. Let’s go through each of these tips in a bit more detail. 1. Make sure your scanner is clean and free of dust and grease Before you do anything else, check the glass surface of your scanner. Nasty particles and fingerprints can create optical aberrations or even hide certain details from appearing in the final scan. If you notice any dust or grease use a microfiber cloth and glass cleaning detergent to get rid of them. Always make sure the surface is dry again before you put your valuable photograph on the glass. 2. Make sure your photograph is clean and free of dust What we said of the glass surface of your scanner equally applies to the surface of your damaged photograph. Any dust or particles on the photograph can hide valuable information on the resulting scan. On these delicate surfaces make use of a soft brush and/or a dust air blower with the greatest care. Never apply any force or use detergent as this may result in damaging the surfaces of your photographs. 3. Make sure the whole of your photograph is being scanned If you are scanning multiple photographs or pieces of one damaged photograph make sure that neither individual photos nor fragments are overlapping or only being partially scanned. An easy way to avoid this is to take a look in the preview section before you do the final detailed scan. 4. Try to avoid any reflections from occurring within the scanner while scanning Curled, torn, or damaged photographs can often cause reflections within the scanner during the scanning process. These reflections can then mask important details in the scanned image. There are two ways to approach this problem. The first is to flatten any curled or warped old photographs with heavy weights such as books. A tried and tested method is to simply place your damaged photographs between two heavy books and wait for a day or two. The second option is to place a reasonable amount of weight directly on top of your scanner. If you decide to follow this method, the vintage photograph is temporarily pressed upon the scanner surface during the scanning process. Both options help minimize internal reflections from occurring while scanning. 5. Always scan with at least 300dpi nstarestoration.com as a professional photo restoration service needs to work with data that has been scanned at least 300dpi. This way we can guarantee you that you will be able to print your restored photograph at the same size as the original. If you would like to further enlarge the photograph please scan the image at 600dpi. To see how to set up the DPI take a look at the videos below. 6. Always scan in 8-bit color mode (photo mode) Always scan your vintage photographs in 8-bit color mode, even if it is black and white. This setting produces the highest quality scans which in turn gives us the best material to which we can apply our professional restoration skills to deliver the best results to you. Check the video below to see how it’s done. 7. Name your files in a systematic way so that you can easily find them in the future. This is very simple but important advice. When you save your scans make sure you carefully think about and decide on a method that will ensure you can find your photographs in the future. The name of the subject, the date, whatever works for you!
From scrapbooks to online photo books, I couldn't keep up once I had kids! Now I'm using Chatbooks photo books to simplify the way I print photo memories.
Make Better Blog Photos: Tips for Creating Memorable and Pin-Able Photos brought to you by the Rockin’ Art Moms. Today I'm sharing: Simple Background Hacks.
As a Blogger and Entrepreneur, I've learned to be decent at a lot of little things. Not great, and definitely not exceptional - but decent. I share my knowledge as much as I can, like in my blogging tips and small business posts, but I'm no expert in these areas. I'm constantly working to improve my skills in a
How to cut anything out in Photoshop
10 Free Photoshop Tutorials {Digital Scrapbooking Tutorials} Enjoy these 10 free photoshop digital scrapbooking tutorials perfect for those just starting out.
Have you ever looked back at an old photo and noticed a haze washing out all the colors? PaintShop Pro has a quick and easy way to rescue your faded photos.
Revitalise old prints by using these simple Photoshop techniques, says James Paterson
Click HERE to download Freebies Retro Illustrations Kit. And see My other Vintage Freebies. Enjoy! Please, leave a comment. File Info: ZIP file 300 .dpi
Today I want to share a helpful tip for my blogging friends! I love using circular pictures in my blog design, and I knew there had to be a way to create them using PicMonkey.
How to Digitize a Sketch Using Inkscape: I often make some sketches or draw random stuff that turns out quite well. so i was looking for a way to take them off the scrap paper they were drew on. I used inkscape to turn them into vector images and give them a bit of color. Later, i used the…
Maria taught me that you can dramatically improve your photography by shooting in manual mode and paying attention to just these four things.
Looking to create a heritage scrapbook for your family? This post shows you step by step instruction on how to make one for your family.
Get our tips and techniques for photographing fall colors. We’ll discuss a major consideration to keep in mind for these types of photos – exposure.
Revive cherished memories by restoring old photos with Photoshop! Learn the tools and techniques to bring vintage images back to life. Click to start restoring now.
If anyone has come to you for advice on how to take better photos, here's a quick photography cheat sheet that you can share with them.
Make a Bridged Stencil From Any Image: When I first tried stenciling, I worked from drawings and traced the images onto marking paper. I could make black and white stencils this way, but it was difficult to produce color stencils or stencils with more than one tone. With this method I ca…
Learn how to easily fix and save dark or underexposed photos with this step by step tutorial using the histogram. Simple photo editing.
I’m sharing my top 10 Photoshop Elements and digital scrapbooking tutorials today, some are videos, some tutorials with screen shots, but all of them teach you in minutes what took me hours to learn! Click on the headings or images below for the full tutorial. Learn how to Fix your Photos in less than 2… [Continue reading]
Have fun and get creative with these Free Firefly Brush for Photoshop & Elements! Find more free products and tutorials on the site.
Unmesh Dinda over at PIXimperfect has released another exceptional photo editing tutorial that you'll want to bookmark if you shoot portraits. In this
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This easy editing tutorial will teach you How to Brighten a Dark Subject on a Light Background with ease! Learn the best photo lighting tips and tricks!
Have you ever wanted to convert an image to SVG and not lose any of the layers? It can be frustrating trying to do that in Design Space but I found the
Every time you open PSE, you overlook shortcuts that could save you hours on your editing. Today, I'll show you features not available in Photoshop.
A wonderful free collection of vintage educational posters including the complete Adolphe Millot collection of natural history illustrations.
An Easy Way To Backup and Organize Digital Photos so you don't lose any and can find the ones you need quickly and efficiently
