Photoshop Masks and Selections Guide
In this article, I’ll give an overview of available Photoshop masking methods, types of masks, the difference between masks and selections, when to use them, and a few tips and guidelines for better masking and less frustration. And keep in mind: a smart photographer/artist is someone who also knows when NOT to create selections. If you don’t need them and can solve it in an easier and faster way, then don’t waste your time.
FIGURE-CONTRAST-DEPTH – A PRACTICAL MODEL FOR FINE-ART PHOTOGRAPHY
This article describes and suggests a practical step-by-step method for fine-art processing, purely seen from an artistic and aesthetic point of view without going into the technical aspects of Photoshop at all, as I firmly believe Photoshop skills shouldn’t be decisive. And I will try to demonstrate that you can actually do with almost no Photoshop knowledge at all to create high-end gallery worthy and award-winning prints.
Asymmetrical luminosity masks for more accurate editing in Photoshop
Using and creating 16 bits asymmetrical luminosity masks in Photoshop for ultimate controlAn article and tutorial on the use and creation of asymmetrical luminosity masks for better and more accurate tonal separation and editing in Photoshop In my recently released...
The individual experience as evidence for the artistic statement
Column 4 with my short opinion on current (photography) affairs or just another short thought related to photography. In any case they all only express a personal opinion. Today's column is on the importance of the individual experience as part of the artistic...
On portraiture and self portraiture in photography
Column 3 with my short opinion on current (photography) affairs or just another short thought related to photography. In any case they all only express a personal opinion. Today's column is on portraiture and self-portraiture in photography. On portraiture and...
Semi-private London workshop 2018
Semi-private workshop - B&W and Architecture Masterclass - London, December 2018 - CLOSEDOpened to the public with few remaining spots - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED This is a semi-private workshop for max 5 persons now open to the public - there are few spots left....
Embracing Limitations in Fine Art Photography
Photography and fine-art photography in the digital age, when does photography stop being photography and becomes digital manipulation? What is ‘allowed’ and what isn’t? A deconstruction and an analogy with the evolution of painting and the evolution of analog photography resulting in the recommendation of giving clarity in what has been done in postproduction and anything is allowed.
The art and essence of street photography
Column 2 with my short opinion on current (photography) affairs or just another short thought related to photography. In any case they all only express a personal opinion. Today's column is on the essence of true street photography and why and how it differs from news...
Large Format Photography 1 – getting started
Large Format Photography 1 - Getting Started - Equipment From Left to Right: A Linhof 4x5 Large Format and a Gibellini 4x5 Large Format with wide-angle bellows INTRODUCTION Before I kick off this series on Large Format Photography, there are a few things I need to...
Interactive Q&a Week 2 – Fine-art Photography 1
INTERACTIVE Q&A WEEK 2 – FINE-ART PHOTOGRAPHY 1 Start asking your questions, or postulate your ideas here related to fine-art photography, in the comment section. I will answer the 2 or 3 most interesting questions during the week of July 16 to July 23 but I would...