Author Archives: David Peters

Do you often wonder how professional photographers always get such amazing pictures? Have you ever wished your photos were as great as the professionals? If you would like to take professional quality photographs then Adobe Photoshop is the perfect place to begin. Continue reading →

If you are trying to enhance an average digital photo then adding a hand-tinted look will create an awesome effect to the image making it look like a masterpiece. With just a couple of tints the photo will literally transform into photos that you will want to share with all of your family and friends. Continue reading →

Is it your desire to improve your photographic skills? Maybe you have the best camera on the market today but still can\’t achieve that perfect photograph? Are you frustrated with your equipment, ready to throw in the towel? Before you chuck it all out the window you might want to know that professional photographers use Adobe Photoshop to make their pictures perfect. Continue reading →

Using a frame can turn an otherwise boring picture into a visually pleasing one. Many times a foreground element can be used to create the frame. Some examples include an overhanging tree branch, a window frame, a door, arches, a fence, rows of trees, etc. Continue reading →

The use of a frame can turn an otherwise plain picture into a pleasing one. Usually a foreground element is used to create the frame. Examples are an overhanging tree branch, a window frame, a door, arches, a fence, rows of trees, etc. Continue reading →

Do you feel like creating abstract art with photoshop? Well here are some simple steps to create an oreintal flower. Create a new file with dimensions 600×600 and 72 dpi and paint it with the color ffbe00.Using the drawing instrument, draw the pattern of white color it will look like a large apostraphe. Then choosing the function Free Transform turn around the pattern’s element horizontally. Turning on 90 degrees around the pattern’s axe, set it out. Using the same instrument, continue creating more patterns: Using the earlier method, copy the background with the new element and using the function Free Transform turn around the pattern on 180 degrees vertically, Turning a little around the pattern’s axe, set out everything. Using the same instrument, make easy pattern and set it out. Create one more element using the same instrument and also set it out. Then copy the background again with the new pattern and use the earlier method for displaying it correctly in the pattern’s composition: Using the same instrument and the same method, draw everything. Make the upper part of the pattern. Now copy and enlarge (Free Transform) the upper petals. Place them under the entire pattern. Set out the opacity of 10% in the backgrounds’ window. Now copy and transform on 180 degrees everything except the upper part of the figure and enlarge it a little. Set out the opacity on 33% like in the picture. Continue reading →

There are many things that make a great photograph but one of the most important elements of a good photo is composition. Composition has to do with the placement of the subject and objects in a photograph and how these various elements interact together. Continue reading →

One of the great advantages of using Photoshop CS2 is its tremendous versatility. In addition to applying great effects to images, you can also use Photoshop to manipulate text. Continue reading →