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July 30, 2010
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The many tutorials and articles on this page are divided into 3 sections covering Photography Composition, Photoshop and Elements, and Software Reviews.

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Photography Composition and Essential Tips Minimize
 
  
 Created DateTitleCategory SizeDescriptionClicks
3/26/2009BridgesCompositionDownload220.10 KBBeautiful photographs by Lee and Joni Agnew illustrate his excellent article on important composition tecniques using briges as the featured subject.615
11/30/2008Changing AnglesCompositionDownload1.92 MBHow to make more interesting compositions by changing the camera's angle from which you shoot -- get high, get low -- just shoot from a different angle!933
12/21/2008Composition EssentialsCompositionDownload2.93 MBA review of 3 essential composition elements: Rule of Thirds, Changing Angles and Leading Lines.631
7/9/2010Eye LinesCompositionDownload2.12 MBNancy shows us how to compose images using the subject's eye-lines. The subject's line of sight helps focus the viewer on the relationship between the subject and the object in the picture to create a stronger story and image.113
11/5/2009Fill the FrameCompositionDownload1.37 MBNancy Lehrer shows us the compositional technique called Filling the Frame.212
3/8/2010Foreground, Middle Ground, BackgroundCompositionDownload834.46 KBNancy Lehrer's Composition Tutorial on Foreground, Middle Ground and Background188
3/1/2009FramingCompositionDownload3.25 MBHow to use Framing as a composition technique. Many example images are included and explained to help you see how to use frames effectively.576
5/12/2009Grouping for Balance & HarmonyCompositionDownload1.32 MBA composition tutorial by Judy Koenig - How to group subjects in your picture - from people to flowers - for balance and harmony.463
3/26/2009Kohut's ClassCompositionDownload124.97 KBLee Agnew shares the photographic wisdom he learned from master photographers John & Kitty Kohut, along with the beautiful pictures he and Joni took during their master class. 595
11/30/2008Leading LinesCompositionDownload2.37 MBHow to use leading lines effectively to enhance the composition of your image. A PDF tutorial file.714
3/26/2009Natural Lighting Tips and HintsCompositionDownload153.78 KBAn excellent illustrated guide by Lee Agnew on how to use side and back lighting to make your pictures more dramatic.511
1/4/2010Negative SpaceCompositionDownload848.21 KBHow to use and balance Negative Space with your subject and use of positive space, by Nancy Lehrer.275
9/7/2009Panoramas by Nancy LehrerCompositionDownload1.34 MBNancy Lehrer illustrates the advantages of using panoramas for composing your images.426
11/30/2008Rule of ThirdsCompositionDownload2.99 MBA tutorial on how to effectively use the Rule of Thirds to take better pictures.678
5/2/2010Ryhthm and Repetition in CompositionCompositionDownload4.50 MBA composition tutorial by Nancy Lehrer for our Digital Composition Challenge series.132
12/6/2009BLACK & WHITE CONVERSIONEssential TipsDownload48.51 KBDarrel tells how to easily convert your digital color image to Black & White in Photoshop Elements, Picasa and FastStone Image Viewer.267
12/13/2009BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHYEssential TipsDownload26.16 KBHutch's notes from his Black & White Photography slideshow plus a table of Photoshop CS B&W conversion methods.245
11/4/2009Creating Photo BooksEssential TipsDownload72.14 KBA step-by-step guide on how to create and publish a Photo Book - by Connie Wade252
4/10/2010Demon Eyes - Removing bad color from Fido's eyes.Essential TipsDownload6.54 MBQuick Fix for Dog and Cat Demon Eyes Using Photoshop Elements by Connie Wade95
4/6/2010HDR OverviewEssential TipsDownload48.37 KBDarrel Priebe explains the basics of HDR techniques and software.241
11/4/2009High Speed Flash PresentationEssential TipsDownload1.34 MBRoy Dunn explains the essentials of High Speed Flash230
11/4/2009High Speed Flash ResourcesEssential TipsDownload26.52 KBA list of useful resources for High Speed Flash photography by Roy Dunn.358
9/9/2009How to Shoot FlowersEssential TipsDownload2.85 MBJohn Ferritto's outstanding tutorial on composition,great tips and secrets of artistically shooting flowers.440
8/8/2009Macro Photography InformationEssential TipsDownload25.30 KBRoy Dunn lists his equipment, suggested reading and great websites for macro spiders & bugs photography.374
8/8/2009Macro Photography SlideshowEssential TipsDownload6.29 MBRoy Dunn's PowerPoint slideshow on Macro Photography with spiders and bugs.569
4/9/2009Macro Photography Techniques by Nancy LehrerEssential TipsDownload3.13 MBA pdf slideshow demonstrating the best techniques for Macro close-up photography with both Point-n-Shoot and DSLR cameras.637
11/4/2009Photo Book PublishersEssential TipsDownload33.88 KBAn annotated list of 9 on-line publishers of Photo Books by Connie Wade196
7/2/2009Photographing Fireworks Essential TipsDownload4.14 KBHutch covers everything you need to know to take great pictures of fireworks.350
11/30/2008RESIZING YOUR IMAGES FOR CONTESTSEssential TipsDownload56.54 KBUpdated March 09 * How to Resize & Rename Your Pictures for entering in our club contests using PS Elements, Photoshop, FastStone Image Viewer (PC) and iPhoto (Mac) 794
8/4/2009Shooting an AirshowEssential TipsDownload4.21 KBHutch Hutchison's handout on the best tips for photographing an airshow.375
  
 
    
 
 
Photoshop and Elements Articles and Tips Minimize
 
  
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11/7/2009Adjustment Layers & MasksElements104.70 KBDownloadNancy Lehrer shows you how to use Adjustment Layers and Masks in Photoshop Elements.203
11/7/2009Fixing Common ProblemsElements61.71 KBDownloadHow to fix common picture problems using Photoshop Elements, by Nancy Lehrer178
6/6/2010Free Elements Layer Mask InstructionsElements198.46 KBDownloadNancy Lehrer's short tutorial on how to install and use the free Photoshop Elements Layer Mask download.139
11/13/2009From Blah to Wow - Final PictureElements452.89 KBDownloadA jpg file showing the results of using Photoshop Elements to change the Vancouver Harbor picture from blah to wow!260
11/13/2009From Blah to Wow - HandoutElements36.00 KBDownloadA pdf handout describing the steps in detail to change your picture from blah to wow using Photoshop Elements.259
11/13/2009From Blah to Wow - Original PictureElements1.73 MBDownloadJPG file of the original Vancouver Harbor picture to use with the Photoshop Elements lesson From Blah to Wow by Nancy Lehrer. Picture by Ray Laser.251
11/14/2009From Blah to Wow - Sky Replacement PictureElements1.22 MBDownloadA JPG picture in hi-resolution of the replacement sky to use in the Vancouver Harbor picture in the From Blah to Wow Photoshop Elements series by Nancy Lehrer. Picture by Ray Laser.258
1/4/2010Orton Effect for Elements & PhotoshopElements484.65 KBDownloadAn easy-to-do Photoshop and Elements technique explained by Nancy Lehrer which adds a special richness and color to your digital images.455
11/7/2009Sharpening - How to Sharpen in Photoshop ElementsElements28.65 KBDownloadA PDF handout by Nancy Lehrer on how to sharpen your images in Photoshop Elements.180
11/7/2009Simple Borders with Photoshop ElementsElements431.33 KBDownloadHow to create simple borders around your image or add a text signature to the border of your image using Photoshop Elements by Nancy Lehrer.360
11/7/2009Adobe Camera RawPhotoshop345.18 KBDownloadDarrel Priebe shows you the essential techniques and workflow to use Adobe Camera Raw to enhance your prictures.227
6/20/2010Burn & Dodge Using LayersPhotoshop15.67 KBDownloadUsing layers to burn and dodge (darken and lighten) parts of the image is space efficient and non-destructive so you can always modify your changes later. A one-page handout by Darrel Priebe.123
11/7/2009Content Aware ScalingPhotoshop195.43 KBDownloadA pdf tutorial by Darrel Priebe with pictures on how to use the new CS4 tool to do Content Aware Scaling which can increase or decrease the size of a PART of your picture without affecting the rest.230
11/7/2009Extended Focus in PhotoshopPhotoshop17.24 KBDownloadBill Robinson explains how to use Photoshop CS4 to create a picture with superfocus = in focus from the forground to the background.228
1/30/2010HOW TO RESCUE A DARK IMAGE - JPGPhotoshop1.03 MBDownloadHere's Darrel's too-dark gorilla to use when practicing the techniques in the handout on Rescuing a Too Dark Image - Image copyright Darrel Priebe137
1/30/2010HOW TO RESCUE A DARK PICTURE - HANDOUTPhotoshop214.62 KBDownloadDarrel describes 5 ways to rescue a too-dark image using Photoshop and ACR. Some techniques will even work in Elements.306
1/12/2010Learning to Love Layers - Face.jpg by Randi Seigel Photoshop2.46 MBDownloadMembers who are taking Darrel's Learning to Love Layers Workshop should download this image to practice the techniques in the Handout215
1/12/2010Learning to Love Layers - Tufa jpgPhotoshop2.57 MBDownloadDownload this jpg image to practice on if you are taking Darrel's Learning to Love Layers Photoshop workshop.196
1/12/2010Learning to Love Layers HandoutPhotoshop150.69 KBDownloadDownload and print this handout if you are taking Darrel's Learning to Love Layers Photoshop Workshop.292
11/7/2009Liquify Filter ToolsPhotoshop14.10 KBDownload3 great Liquify Filter tools for enhancing portraits - by Darrel Priebe. This filter is available in CS 3 & 4, and PS Elements (under Distort)193
11/7/2009Painting with LightPhotoshop17.38 KBDownloadHow to use Photoshop's Adjustment Layers and Masks to paint with light and make your image more beautiful - by Darrel Priebe224
11/7/2009PanoramasPhotoshop87.41 KBDownloadA one-page pdf handout on stitching pictures together in Photoshop CS4 to create beautiful panoramas - by Darrel Priebe211
11/7/2009Trick or Tool Essay on PhotoshopPhotoshop123.42 KBDownloadNancy Lehrer shows you how to use Adobe Camera Raw adjustments while comparing Photoshop to the darkroom techniques of Ansel Adams.198
  
 
    
 
 
Software Reviews Minimize
 
  
 TitleCategory SizeDescriptionClicks
ColorEfex 3.0 ProReviewsDownload1.82 MBA review of ColorEfex 3.0 Pro by Darrel Priebe854
Dfine 2.0ReviewsDownload1.93 MBA review of Nik Software's Dfine 2.0 noise removal software - By Darrel Priebe278
Lucis Pro 6ReviewsDownload1.60 MBA review of Lucis Pro 6, a plug-in for Photoshop and Elements, that creates stunning enhancements to your digital images - By Darrel Priebe232
Photo Frame Pro 3ReviewsDownload667.49 KBA review of Photo Frame Pro 3 to easily add frames to your digital pictures - By Darrel Priebe224
Photo ToolsReviewsDownload1.37 MBA review of Photo Tools by onOne Software to enhance your digital pictures - By Darrel Priebe256
Pro Show GoldReviewsDownload38.96 KBA review of Pro Show Gold/Producer - to create slide shows from digital photographs - By Hutch Hutchison318
Silver Efex ProReviewsDownload743.39 KBSilver Efex Pro by Nik Software is a Photoshop or Elements plug-in which converts color to Black and White quickly and easily, giving a large variety of options to create a unique look for your picture - By Darrel Priebe332
VivezaReviewsDownload174.28 KBA review of Nik Software's Viveza for easy digital image enhancements - By Darrel Priebe247
  
 
    
 
   
 
 
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