by Leslie Nicole | Mar 31, 2011 | Using Textures
Sure, we all use the Multiply, Overlay, Soft Light and maybe even Hard Light blend modes all the time. Here’s an example of how one of the lesser used blend modes can save you masking time. I photographed this sprig of Ornamental Quince against a black...
by Leslie Nicole | Dec 4, 2010 | Freebies, Using Textures
Tutorial Using Adobe Photoshop There are many ways you can change your textures to suit to your own style of photography or even for a specific image. Some texture makers vignette all of their textures. Vignetting can be useful when you want to show more texture on...
by Leslie Nicole | Oct 28, 2010 | Before & After, Freebies, Using Textures
Before & After using Adobe Photoshop and Textures I quite liked these coleus leaves tucked around this hydrangea. The original is photographed against a black background. Although it looks very rich and lovely in its own right, I wanted a version that was more...
by Leslie Nicole | Oct 21, 2010 | Before & After, Using Textures
Using Adobe Photoshop This image is a good example of various ways you can create layer masks. In one layer mask I’ve used the paint brush, in the next a gradient fill and in another, I’ve used a channel to apply textured color. Ok, let’s get to it....
by Leslie Nicole | Oct 12, 2010 | Using Textures
Adobe Photoshop You may want to quickly turn off your layer mask from time to time just to check and see if you are on the right track. It’s easier to see if you’ve gone too far by just turning it off for a second. Also, if you have several layer masks for...
by Leslie Nicole | Oct 2, 2010 | Using Textures
This may be a quick tip, but I guarantee you will love it. I jumped for joy when I figured it out. Let’s face it, using textures is all about using layers and layer masks. Becoming a Layer Ninja will make your work so much easier. You’ll get there, one tip...