How to Smooth Skin Without Losing Texture in Photoshop

Step 1First, open your image and duplicate your background layer. Simply drag the layer onto the new layer icon in the bottom right of the layer palette. Now set the blending mode of this newly created layer to "Vivid Light." Step 2Now, let’s invert this layer. Do this by pressing Cmd + I or Image > Adjustments > Invert. Then, apply a Gaussian Blur by selecting Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur. Applying a blur filter to an inverted...

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The advantages and weaknesses of the system DSLR cameras: Canon, Nikon

Many are asking what the advantages and disadvantages of a digital SLR camera system. In general, all DSLR cameras is almost the same: a large sensor, has the function of manual and digital. What distinguishes usually is a feature and a collection of lenses and accessories.t’s hard to say which system is best because each has advantages and disadvantages. In addition, each model are different and have their own advantages, disadvantages, too.According...

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Best DSLR for beginners: 6 tested

The entry-level DSLR market has always been one of the most hotly contested, which is great news for all of us on a tight budget. As manufacturers continually try to outdo each other, cheaper DSLRs have improved in specification and advanced features over the last few years.The latest round of models offer superb image quality and great versatility, but that's not all.Simplicity is a key factor in entry-level DSLRs. They need to keep things easy...

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5 Model Photography Tips For Beginners

Photographing an immobile object is hard enough as it is, so what happens when you need to work with a model as a subject? If you happen to work with a professional and very experienced model, than you’re in luck and have half the work done for you. But if you and the model are both a bit inexperienced, then here are some tips that can help you both produce a great photograph. 1.) Come prepared and build rapport First and most important, don’t be...

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digital underwater photography

shooting fish - the right way!Underwater photography has been revolutionized by digital cameras. Most cameras now have homes available that give everyone a chance to capture the underwater world!Underwater photography is a creative challenge that will enthrall you both and hone your skills as a diver. This will focus your attention to the underwater world and you'll see more about your environment - not, as many believe, for less.learn from the...

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Wedding photography is simple

But don’t confuse simple with easy! Shooting weddings and building a successful business requires a ton of hard work! You take on a huge responsibility documenting this once in a lifetime event. The images you create will be all that is left to tell this story to future generations. Wedding photos are truly valuable. Wedding photographers are lucky. They get to shoot incredible events and spend time with people on one of the happiest days of...

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Night Photography Tips

Over the last year I’ve become more and more enamored with night photography and the depth of colours offered by it. Today I’d like to share a few things I’ve learned with you and hear your thoughts on this diverse and fascinating style of photography. What are our tools in night photography? 1.Tripod. While not always necessary (see further on for how to cheat on this), a tripod will give you the greatest flexibility to get the angles you need...

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