In this lesson, learn how to create effective digital negatives for alternative processes and more in Adobe Photoshop. 

Episode 87: Creating Digital Negatives in Photoshop

Introducing Photoshop for Beginners! This is the third lesson of a new series featuring easy to follow tutorials in Adobe Photoshop for anybody just getting started. This lesson introduces you to the opacity tool and layer blending options to add textures to portraits, resulting in an image that appears to be made of the added texture.

Episode 86: Photoshop for Beginners: Adding Textures to Portraits!

In this lesson, learn how to create a photo puzzle from any photo. 

Episode 85: How to Create Photo Puzzles!

Learn how to create a cyanotype using digital negatives. Step-by-step instructions are included with samples and illustrations. 

Episode 84: Creating Cyanotypes

Introducing Photoshop for Beginners! This the second lesson of a new series featuring easy to follow tutorials in Adobe Photoshop for anybody just getting started. This lesson introduces you to the healing brush tool and how it can be used along with the clone stamp tool to remove flaws from any image. To download the retouching image used for this lesson, go to the Photography 101 blog at http://photooneoone.blogspot.com

Episode 83: Photoshop For Beginners: How to Retouch Images!

Introducing Photoshop for Beginners! This the first lesson of a new series featuring easy to follow tutorials in Adobe Photoshop for anybody just getting started. This lesson introduces you to several tools you will use to create a composite image plus a lot more. To download the images used for this lesson, go to the Photography 101 blog at http://photooneoone.blogspot.com

Episode 82: Photoshop For Beginners: Create Your First Composite!

In this lesson, I interview special guests father/daughter team, Mark and Maddie, two avid bird watchers who share some of their wonderful photos and tips on how to photograph birds in the wild.

Episode 81: Wild Bird Photography with Guests Mark and Maddie

In this episode I share some student photos taken for a shooting assignment I gave my advanced photo classes called "Something To Do With." The idea behind this lesson is to foster creativity and critical thinking in an effort to create a great photo!

Episode 80: Lesson Plan: Something To Do With

In this leason, learn how to get the most out of your iPhone/smartphone camera. Focusing, exposure control, panoramas, and hands-free operation are among the subjects covered.

Episode 79: iPhone - Cellphone Camera Tips

In this second edition of Short Cuts, I explain how to use the mode dial on your DSLR to enable creative control over your photos.

Episode 77: Exposure Settings: Take Control!

Introducing the debut of "Short Cuts." Beginning with this lesson on ISO, I'm going to focus on single topics and keep it short and sweet to help streamline your learning experience. Use Short Cuts for quick answers to the questions you're looking for!

Episode 76: Short Cuts: ISO and Film Speed

In part 1 of a new series focusing on composition, I explain the rule of thirds and how using this powerful compositional technique can improve your photos!

Episode 74: Composition - Pt.1: The Rule of Thirds

In this lesson, learn the basics of how a camera works and its relationship to the human eye. Learn the relationship between aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and the similarities between a camera and the human eye.

Episode 73: How A Camera Works

In this lesson learn tips on photographing artwork mounted in glass frames while avoiding glare or reflections. You can also use these tips for photographing copyprints or any 2D documents that must be faithfully rendered, glare-free and color balanced.

Episode 72:  Shooting Framed Artwork Without Glare or Reflections

The "Photo Smarts" Crossword Puzzle Series is a fun way to test your photo know-how! Starting with this lesson, a new crossword puzzle will be created on a regular basis as long as there is favorable feedback. Let me know if it's a hit or a miss!

Episode 71: The "Photo Smarts" Crossword Puzzle Series!

In this lesson, learn how to shoot silhouettes both in the studio and outdoors. Tips on exposure settings, subject placement and lighting scenarios are demonstrated in detail.

Episode 70: Shooting Silhouettes

The basics of visual arts are discussed along with tips on what to look for while creating photographic art. A special shooting assignment is included to help you apply your knowledge of art and sharpen your compositional skills.

Episode 69: The Art Elements and Principles of Design

In this lesson, learn the basic features of a DSLR camera and what you should know to get started shooting. Tips on important features and initial settings are discussed in detail so you can get the most out of your camera right from the start.

Episode 67: DSLR Basics

In this lesson, learn how to create stunning motion shots by panning subjects in motion and zooming your lens during exposure.

Episode 66: Capturing Motion by Panning and Zooming

In this lesson, explore macro abstract formalism while photographing ordinary objects at high magnification. Tips on equipment, lighting, exposure settings and composition are presented to help you make even the ordinary look extraordinary.

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