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Tutorials (Beginner)

Exposure.  The most critical piece of a photograph.  What is exposure you may ask? Well I will tell you, and please note that this will be the MOST technical thing in this blog post.  🙂  Exposure is how you and your camera use the ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed, to determine how light or dark […]

How to get great exposure with natural light

08

Aug

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Tutorials (Advanced)

Well, I have written a few tutorials for all of my photographer followers and friends. This time, Jodi Friedman from MCP actions, contacted me to be a guest blogger and write about a photo that I had edited. Well, anyone who knows, MCP is THE place for photographers to go learn about photography and photoshop […]

How to clone, lasso, burn and use actions in Photoshop | Child photographer

07

Aug

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Tutorials (Intermediate)

Well…I have had MANY questions emailed to me since my last blog tutorial.  I am in the process of working on a babies photo shoot and came across another perfect example.  I needed to post this as I was doing it so I remembered exactly what I did for this photo. This time I will […]

Emily’s baby skin tutorial…part 2 | Chicago newborn, child and family photographer

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Apr

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DISCLAIMER:  I RARELY USE THESE TECHNIQUES ANYMORE SINCE WRITING THIS POST. HOWEVER, MANY PEOPLE STILL LIKE TO READ THIS AND FOLLOW THIS WAY PER ALL THE EMAILS I RECEIVE ABOUT THIS POST, SO I DECIDED TO LEAVE IT UP 🙂     FYI: This post is for those of you who know how to use […]

How to get those “creamy” skin tones I’m always asked about!

24

Mar

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