Episode 10: Photoshopping Neon Text

Episode 10: Photoshopping Neon Text

Neons were invented by accident over 300 years ago when a scientist shook a test tube. It took another 200 years for the concept to be rediscovered, and they called their invention ‘The New Gas’, or, as it was known in Greek, ‘Neon’. In this tutorial we learn how to create an incredibly realistic neon using nothing but photoshop.

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The Story Telling Power of Time Lapse

The Story Telling Power of Time Lapse

A while ago I had an idea for a time lapse of photos that travelled the world. No photo was planned and the camera was never in the same place twice. What it tells though is an incredible story. The best thing is, you’ve probably already got every photo you need to do it.

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17 Stunning Smoke Photographs

17 Stunning Smoke Photographs

Smoke photographs always fascinate me. A sense of anonymity on the type and shape of smoke makes it so unpredictable and poses a challenge. Here are 17 of the best smoke photographs from my portfolio – Amar Ramesh

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DIY Black Background

DIY Black Background

When taking portraits it is often a great effect to have a clean black background. But who says you need a professional and expensive background to get professional results? In this article you will learn how to set up a working background on a budget.

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Episode 7: Photoshopping Scrapbooks

Episode 7: Photoshopping Scrapbooks

Scrapbooks are a great way to preserve a memory. In this tutorial you’ll learn how to create a high resolution scrapbook on photoshop, including torn paper, sticky tape, handwriting and spilt ink.

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Photoshop Quick Tip #1: Reflections

Photoshop Quick Tip #1: Reflections

Adding a reflection is one of the simplest, nicest effects you can apply to an image. Better still, it only takes one or two minutes. In this PhotoShop Quick Tip we go over how to add a reflection to an image or graphic in just a few simple steps.

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10 Tips for taking Powerful Motion Blur Pictures

10 Tips for taking Powerful Motion Blur Pictures

There are two types of motion blur pictures. The first type is where you keep your surroundings static and bring out motion in the subject. The other type of blur is where you keep the subject mostly in focus and get a motion blur effect on the background. Here are a few quick pointers for taking some cool motion blur shots.

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A Call for Contributors

A Call for Contributors

PhotoGuides is now open to contributors. Now you can write articles for photography or photoshop and share them with the whole PhotoGuides community. Whats in it for you? The experience, the reputation, and the chance to promote your own website and work in return for your ideas.

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A Quick Recipe for Smoke Photography

A Quick Recipe for Smoke Photography

Smoke photography has gained lot of momentum in the recent years. There are some photographers out there who come up with amazing smoke photographs. The setup for smoke photography is relatively simple. Here’s a quick recipe for successful smoke photographs.

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Photoshopping the LetterPress Text Effect

Photoshopping the LetterPress Text Effect

Lately LetterPress has become a real trend in web design. It’s stylish, very simple, and it’s third dimension allows it to catch the eye without being overpowering. It’s very easy too, and only takes a few minutes. Here’s how to apply the LetterPress typography effect in photoshop.

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The Exposure Triangle

The Exposure Triangle

Imagine you’ve just put a pie in the oven. Now, the back of the packet said it needed 20 minutes at 120 degrees, but you haven’t defrosted your pie yet and the guide on the pack is for a fully thawed out pie. How hot do you want it? How long should you leave it in for and at what temperature? Welcome everyone to the world of photography.

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Join the PhotoGuides Flickr Group

Join the PhotoGuides Flickr Group

PhotoGuides now has a Flickr group, and it’s all yours! Now you can join and share your own photography or photoshop creations with the whole PhotoGuides community.

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27 Awesome Tiny Planets

27 Awesome Tiny Planets

No matter how many times I see them, Tiny Planets still astound me. Here I’ve compiled 27 of the coolest Tiny Planets from the web. I’ve only chosen the best of the best. Each one made me go wow, and hopefully they’ll do the same to you.

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Episode 9: Photoshopping a Heroes Style Eclipse

Episode 9: Photoshopping a Heroes Style Eclipse

If you’ve ever seen the show Heroes then you’ll no doubt remember the stunning eclipse intro. It really is an incredible piece of design. In this tutorial, we learn how to recreate that solar eclipse image in a slightly retro style using nothing but photoshop.

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10 Tips for Photographing Fireworks

10 Tips for Photographing Fireworks

With Christmas just days away and with a new year in the loom, fireworks displays are going to be seen all around the world. Here are 10 great tips to help you photograph fireworks.

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