Using Blur to Give Photos a Creative Edge
by Jenna Martin
Let’s be honest, as photographers, our goal is to capture as much as possible of the final image...
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Comic Book Effect in Photoshop
by Jenna Martin
In today’s age of digital media, the push is to create as clear and crisp images as possible....
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Exploring Double Exposures in Photoshop
by Jenna Martin
Starting in the 1860s, photographers began exposing their shots two, three, or even more times before moving to the next frame, allowing them to superimpose various images into the same photograph. Thus was the birth of double-exposure photography, an entirely new outlet for photographers striving to create interesting and thought-provoking imagery. And, while it’s still an absolute rush to create a stunning double exposure in-camera, it can be just as exciting and creatively stimulating to do the exact same thing using only Photoshop.
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Exploring Symmetry
by Jenna Martin
As photographers, our love affair with symmetry goes back to the very first photographs. Even then, before we knew or understood any of the rules for photographic composition, we understood balance within a photo. Look back to some of the very first group portraits ever taken and you’ll see people of various heights arranged in a distinct way. All the tall people aren’t stacked on one side of the photo with all the shorter people lined up on the other side. The taller folks are placed in the middle or the outer corners, creating a type of symmetry and balance that’s universally appreciated. In this article, we’re going to create symmetry using the background of a photo.
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