by Joel Tjintjelaar | Aug 21, 2019 | Blog, Tutorials
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.
by Joel Tjintjelaar | May 2, 2019 | Tutorials
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.
by Joel Tjintjelaar | Nov 23, 2018 | Blog, Tutorials
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... 
by Joel Tjintjelaar | Jul 13, 2018 | Blog, Tutorials
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... 
by Joel Tjintjelaar | Jun 15, 2018 | B&W RECOMMENDED, Blog, FINE-ART RECOMMENDED, Tutorials
Creating Striking But Subtle Dark Images In Black And White Photography There are many wrong assumptions in black and white photography, when it comes down to tonal zones and what they represent, and how contrasts should be used to reveal details. In this tutorial... 
by Joel Tjintjelaar | Jun 14, 2017 | B&W RECOMMENDED, Blog, Tutorials
Part 2 of the guide to black and white photography: black and white photography technical essentials and an overview of conversion methods with the least amount of interpolations. Recommendations for better black and white photography
