Step by step walk through of the Photoshop tools and techniques used to create “The Magic of Literacy: The Mermaid”

I have had a lot of requests for this video tutorial and I am excited to say I finally got a chance to record it for you guys. This is a step-by-step walk through of all the Photoshop tools and techniques I used to create The Magic of Literacy: The Mermaid. This will give you … Continue reading Step by step walk through of the Photoshop tools and techniques used to create “The Magic of Literacy: The Mermaid”

9 Composition Tips with Award-Winning Photographer Steve McCurry

This is one of the best, easiest, most concise video’s on composition I’ve seen to date. It was just too good not to share forward. This video was originally created and published by The Cooperative of Photography. By the way: If you have not started following their online photography community site I cannot recommend it any more … Continue reading 9 Composition Tips with Award-Winning Photographer Steve McCurry

Conceptual Portraiture Workshop in June! Registration is open!

I have a few seats left for the workshop in June! Reserve your spot today! This workshop will not be Photoshop intensive. Instead, this will be geared toward learning the creative process, workflow, and touch on the business side of conceptual portraiture. If you are interested in delving deep into the PS world I will be announcing a … Continue reading Conceptual Portraiture Workshop in June! Registration is open!

I’m tired of waiting… I’ll just create snow in Photoshop…

I live in Nashville, Tn. We don’t get snow. I have been crossing fingers and toes for the last 6 years, hoping for a big enough snowfall, that I could capture the “post card” images of my little princesses in little fur lined, hooded capes, standing in majestic, snow covered fields. But… I’m still waiting.  The most we … Continue reading I’m tired of waiting… I’ll just create snow in Photoshop…

The wacky and wonderful world of specialized Photoshop brushes! Free Photoshop Brushes!

One of the best tools you can use solve “compositing problems” are specialized brushes. A lot of times, when artists are first learning Photoshop they tend to stick with the standard round brush. Which can be SO frustrating. One of the tricks to mastering compositing is learning about the world of specialized brushes. If you are still using the little round brush … Continue reading The wacky and wonderful world of specialized Photoshop brushes! Free Photoshop Brushes!

Conceptual Portraiture Workshop | Nashville, TN | June 20-21, 2015

Conceptual Portraiture: Story-telling through Imagery with Caroline Rutland June 20-21, 2015 | Nashville, Tennessee | Venue TBA Who is this workshop for: A way to stand out in a saturated and over-crowded market? Conceptual Portrait is a genre of photography you can truly call your own. Bored with traditional portrait photography and need something new and fresh to … Continue reading Conceptual Portraiture Workshop | Nashville, TN | June 20-21, 2015

Conceptual Portrait Mini-Clinic & Interview with the Cookeville Camera Club, Cookeville, TN

I have the wonderful pleasure of sharing my love of all things conceptual with the Cookeville Camera Club, Cookeville, Tennessee on January 26th! Below is my interview with Kathy Neer of the Cookeville Camera Club. They are an amazing group of photographers. If you are not yet a member of a photography club in your area … Continue reading Conceptual Portrait Mini-Clinic & Interview with the Cookeville Camera Club, Cookeville, TN