Author Archives: Geoff Shaw

Cropping

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

Cropping is a powerful technique that allows you to remove un-needed picture parts and distractions and focus attention on the subject. Continue reading →

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Basic Edits

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

Almost every photo you take will benefit from some basic edits to tweak the exposure and tonality, cropping, colour balance etc. Continue reading →

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Basic Edits – exposure and contrast

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

A brief introduction to basic editing adjustments to improve the appearance of your images. Continue reading →

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Software

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

There are lots of packages available, some expensive/subscription, some free. All have pros and cons in terms of features, ease of use. This post addresses some of the most popular photo editing packages. Continue reading →

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How to do basic screen calibration

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

It is important to calibrate your screen so that what you see on your monitor is close to what others will see if they display your image on their (calibrated) monitor. A basic calibration is easy and needs no additional hardware or software. Continue reading →

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How To Create a Triptych

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

A triptych, a 3-panel composite image- is a powerful way to tell a story or highlight variations on a theme. Continue reading →

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HOW TO …

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

This section includes some links to different approaches to common needs such as replacing skies or applying textures. Continue reading →

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Blending modes

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

When you have multiple layers in your image, you can use blending modes to alter how the different layers interact to produce the final effect Continue reading →

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Masks

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

As the name suggests, masks are used to hide things. With a mask applied, you can limit what pixels in a layer are visible and allow you to make local adjustments using an adjustment layer. Masks are a fundamental tool in your post processing workflow. Continue reading →

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Layers

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Geoff Shaw

Layers provide a powerful tool integral to your photo processing Continue reading →

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