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    A-Z of digital camera effects

    | Technique step by step | 06/12/2011 16:34pm
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    A is for Abstract

    What is it? Arguably, all creative photography is about making the world look more abstract.

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    Portrait retouching: Photoshop tutorial

    | Technique step by step | 04/12/2011 12:01pm
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    What You’ll Need: Photoshop CS, or above
    It’ll take: 30 minutes

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    September issue of PhotoPlus magazine out now!

    | News Story | 06/09/2011 15:08pm

    The demands of action photography need special DSLR skills – and you don’t need to be into sport to make use of them.

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    Turn photographs into watercolour paintings

    | Photo Editing, Technique Video | 17/06/2011 16:53pm

    Learn how to use filters, brushes and masks to recreate Turner style watercolours

    In this video tutorial you’ll discover how to transform your photos into watercolour masterpieces. By getting to grips with Layer Blending, the Stamp Visible tool, Layer Masks and Blending modes you’ll be able to recreate a classic Turner landscape using your own photos. Watch the tutorial to find out how it’s done.

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    Photoshop tutorial: Bleach bypass for cool portraits

    | Photo Editing, Technique Video | 16/03/2011 12:26pm

    Give your photos a creative bleach bypass effect with this Photoshop Elements tutorial
    The bleach bypass effect is a popular look in both film and stills photography. The colours are muted and the contrast is high to give a cool, urban, gritty look to your portraits. In this tutorial you’ll find out exactly how to recreate the look in just a few simple steps in Photoshop Elements. Find out how to work with Adjustment Layers, Blending Modes, Filters, Magic Wand, Free Transform Layers, Eraser tool and more to recreate the bleach bypass effect on your own portraits.

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    Lens Review: Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

    | Review | 18/02/2011 14:52pm
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    This new Canon model breaks the telephoto zoom lens mold – can it really offer nearly professional level features at a budget price? We put this smooth operator to the test…

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    How to make your own photos into Christmas cards

    | Technique step by step | 08/12/2010 11:17am

    Video: Make Christmas cards using your own photos

    | Photo Editing, Technique Video | 08/12/2010 11:16am

    Learn how to design your own Christmas cards using Photoshop Elements’ Resize and Effects tool in 6 easy steps.
    With Christmas just around the corner, now’s the time to get creative and use your clever Photoshop skills to design your own Christmas cards. If you’re short on time, use the Photoshop Elements’ Greeting Card facility. There’s also an alternative that’s almost as quick and allows you much more creative control. Watch this video to find out how it’s done!

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    22 night shooting tips for beginners

    | Technique step by step | 07/12/2010 16:55pm

    From night photography settings for your DSLR to ideas for creative low light pictures, learn how to take great photos after the sun goes down.

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    Firework photography tips and techniques

    | Technique step by step | 05/11/2010 12:49pm

    The best fireworks shots include something in the foreground to provide context or interest.

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