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How to Remove a Shadow in Photoshop

Shadows happen naturally when light is cast onto an object. The intensity of the light will determine how prominent the shadow will appear. Shadows may become an issue in your photographs when they are distracting or obscure detail from the scene. This is when knowing how to remove a shadow in Photoshop is vital. Follow these […]

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Double Exposures in Skylum Luminar vs. Adobe Photoshop

Creating double exposures in image editing software can give you some really dramatic effects, but which photo editing software gives you the best results and is easier to use? In this article, we’ll look at double exposures in Skylum Luminar versus Adobe Photoshop, and the strengths and weaknesses of both editing programs for this task. […]

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How to Merge a Picture with Background in Photoshop

Photo manipulation is a complex slice of the photo editing world. Known also as photo compositing, this term applies to a vast amount of actions you can take to combine two images. By practicing photo manipulation, you can learn how to merge a picture with a background in Photoshop. This article covers: Effects of Merging […]

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Guide to Gradient Maps in Photoshop

Photoshop adjustment layers are a great way to learn in depth, layer based editing. Gradient maps are one of these adjustment layers, and they allow you to creatively color grade images. How can you apply and best utilize gradient maps in Photoshop CC? There are two main ways you can use Photoshop CC’s Gradient maps […]

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How to Install Presets in Luminar 2018

Presets are brilliant! Not only do they save time, but they spare you the guesswork and effort of adjusting lots of sliders to get the results you want in your image. This article will look at Luminar photo editing presets, how to install presets in Luminar 2018, and how they can help in your editing […]

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How to Smooth Skin in Photoshop

Portrait retouching can seem like an intimidating task, but the right tools will make the job quick and easy. In this tutorial, we’ll cover how to smooth skin in Photoshop, as well as the basics of skin retouching:  Effects of Smoothing Skin in Photoshop  Easiest Ways to Smooth Skin in Photoshop Steps to Smoothing Skin […]

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