Category Tutorials-Webinars

Around the Web March 22, 2023

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PHOTOGRAPHY

From DigitalPhoto: “How to Look Taller in Photos”, “Mastering the Art of After Dark Photography”

PHOTOSHOP

From f64 Academy: “Better Foliage Color Now with Selective Color in PS”

From fStoppers: “5 More Photo Editing Mistakes to Avoid”

FREEBIES

See below for new freebies from Creative Fabrica!

WEBINAR REPLAY POSTED

Yesterday’s Webinar,
“Photos to Painted Art”
is now on my YouTube Channel

For this webinar, I had a special guest, my friend Gavin Phillips from the UK. We demonstrated his “Photos to Painted Art” techniques and software, which is MUCH more than what an action can do. It’s all very customizable, so you can make each digital painting unique.

Here are a couple of my own images I processed with the Watercolor Action:

YOU CAN FIND THE RECORDING HERE

AND…GRAB THE SPECIAL BUNDLE OF PRODUCTS
FOR JUST $39 HERE!

Offer expires Sunday, 3/26 at midnight UK time.

ANOTHER WEBINAR EVENT THIS WEEK!

I’m excited to be presenting for Design Cuts again!
Join us for Photography & Photo Editing Day!
Thursday, March 23rd – TOMORROW!!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

The Latest Freebies from Creative Fabrica!

During this month, we want to encourage everyone to get crafty through our special
Creative Fabrica’s Crafting Month!

RELEASED MARCH 22nd, Wedding Script Font Bundle with 31 fonts! CLICK HERE!

LAUNCHING MARCH 23rd, Romantic Crafts Collection! CLICK HERE!

LAUNCHING MARCH 24th, 3D Gift Box Bundle! CLICK HERE!

LAUNCHING MARCH 25th, Groovy Fonts & Crafts Bundle! CLICK HERE!

LAUNCHING MARCH 26th, Beautiful Mega Bundle of 350+ Fonts! CLICK HERE!

LAUNCHING MARCH 27th, All That You Want Bundle! CLICK HERE!

LAUNCHING MARCH 28th, The Ultimate Craft Bundle! CLICK HERE!

LAUNCHING MARCH 29th, The Free Papercraft Miracles Bundle! CLICK HERE!

LAUNCHING MARCH 30th, Kids Bundle! CLICK HERE!

LAUNCHING MARCH 31st, Mega Bundle Signature & Handwritten Fonts – 42 fonts! CLICK HERE!

The 6th Virtual Creative Photography Conference – REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

JOIN US!

The 6th Virtual Creative Photography Conference

will be another great weekend of inspiration and learning
from another stellar line-up of speakers!

As with our other Conferences, you get:
8 speakers for 13 hours of seminars
A Goody Bag with Freebies, Discounts & Speakers’ Notes!
Access to the recordings for 60 days (till Sept. 1st)
(so even if you’re busy over the weekend, you can still catch all the sessions)

I’m finalizing our speaker line-up.
Details posted soon.

CLICK HERE for Early Bird Pricing $39

Early Bird ends June 4th!

New Products from ThinkTank

Available in several sizes to customize your gear!

Bundle Sale from Skylum/Luminar Neo

THE ULTIMATE PHOTOGRAPHY BUNDLE!

FOR THOSE NEW TO LUMINAR NEO!

❯ Luminar Neo Lifetime license (available for new Neo users only)
❯ Luminar X Membership 1 year subscription
❯ 125 LUTs, Skies, Presets, and Overlays for Luminar, Photoshop, and Lightroom
❯ Full Editing Course on landscape photography from Albert Dros
❯ Portrait Fundamentals from Darlene Hildebrandt
❯ Drone Cinematography Crash Course from Stewart and Alina Carrol
❯ Luminar Neo Ultimate Editing Handbook by Rene Ledrado
❯ Creative content from Mathew Browne and Rene Ledrado

New Users $149

Instead of $1019 (85% Discount)

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE!

* * *

FOR THOSE WHO ALREADY OWN LUMINAR NEO!

❯ Luminar X Membership 1 year subscription
❯ 125 LUTs, Skies, Presets, and Overlays for Luminar, Photoshop, and Lightroom
❯ Full Editing Course on landscape photography from Albert Dros
❯ Portrait Fundamentals from Darlene Hildebrandt
❯ Drone Cinematography Crash Course from Stewart and Alina Carrol
❯ Luminar Neo Ultimate Editing Handbook by Rene Ledrado
❯ Creative content from Mathew Browne and Rene Ledrado

Current Users $99

Instead of $820 (87% Discount)

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE!

SALE PRICES END MARCH 28, 2023 AT 8 AM EDT

Barns & Back Roads Workshops

Come visit beautiful Tennessee and
photograph some great old barns, homes, cars & more!

Spring Workshops have a few spots left! (Fall workshops are full)

April 26-29 – Just 1 spot open!
May 3-6 – 3 spots open!
May 10-13 – Just 1 spot open!

Workshops are limited to 3 attendees
Includes a complimentary welcome dinner, water & snacks,
photography & post-processing instruction.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Optional: Stay in one of our two guest rooms
or two hotels within 5 miles.
CLICK HERE FOR INFO

This post may contain affiliate links and I will be compensated
if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Thanks!

Sunday Sampler March 19, 2023

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This week’s Sunday Sampler began as a creation with brushes that Dave did this morning! I played around with adding a couple layers of blur to create a pretty pastel bokeh, and then did a couple more effects on top of that! Great for Spring floral backgrounds! Enjoy!

The 6th Virtual Creative Photography Conference – REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

JOIN US!

The 6th Virtual Creative Photography Conference

will be another great weekend of inspiration and learning
from another stellar line-up of speakers!

As with our other Conferences, you get:
8 speakers for 13 hours of seminars
A Goody Bag with Freebies, Discounts & Speakers’ Notes!
Access to the recordings for 60 days (till Sept. 1st)
(so even if you’re busy over the weekend, you can still catch all the sessions)

I’m finalizing our speaker line-up.
Details posted soon.

CLICK HERE for Early Bird Pricing $39

Early Bird ends June 4th!

NEXT WEBINAR – THIS WEEK!

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
4:00 pm Eastern
“Photos to Painted Art”

For this webinar, I will have a special guest, my friend Gavin Phillips from the UK. We will be demonstrating his “Photos to Painted Art” techniques and software, which is MUCH more than what an action can do. It’s all very customizable, so you can make each digital painting unique.

Gavin set up the link for you here:
https://photoeffects.bz/watercolorwebinar.html

AND… BONUS…Receive 2 beautiful digital backgrounds just for signing up!

ANOTHER WEBINAR EVENT THIS WEEK!

I’m excited to be presenting for Design Cuts again!
Join us for Photography & Photo Editing Day!
Thursday, March 23rd

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

New Product from Magnolia Textures

Our friend, Mindy Guidry, owner of Magnolia Textures,
has released a newly updated version of her
framing action set, “© FrameIT! 2.0”

A digital mat and frame are an ideal way to show off your photography or digital artwork. Choose the perfect frame and mat combination to truly bring out the beauty of your art. Make sure that your artwork or photography are properly showcased with a professional looking and eye-catching presentation using ©FrameIT 2.0.

©FrameIT! 2.0 (What’s included):
-Photoshop Action set to automatically add beautiful Baroque style mats & frames on your images.
-6 Baroque Mats & 3 Bonus Burlap Mats, along with 3 Frame actions are included in this set.
**All Mat & Frame layers are editable in Photoshop if you are wanting to make Color changes or Blend modes. Written instructions are included in the Zip file along with a link to a video tutorial.

Mindy was a presenter at a previous Virtual Creative Photography Conference, and will be returning for our next Conference in June, presenting her new “Paint Studio” system.

CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT! Just $25!

Bundle Sale from Skylum/Luminar Neo

THE ULTIMATE PHOTOGRAPHY BUNDLE!

FOR THOSE NEW TO LUMINAR NEO!

❯ Luminar Neo Lifetime license (available for new Neo users only)
❯ Luminar X Membership 1 year subscription
❯ 125 LUTs, Skies, Presets, and Overlays for Luminar, Photoshop, and Lightroom
❯ Full Editing Course on landscape photography from Albert Dros
❯ Portrait Fundamentals from Darlene Hildebrandt
❯ Drone Cinematography Crash Course from Stewart and Alina Carrol
❯ Luminar Neo Ultimate Editing Handbook by Rene Ledrado
❯ Creative content from Mathew Browne and Rene Ledrado

New Users $149

Instead of $1019 (85% Discount)

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE!

* * *

FOR THOSE WHO ALREADY OWN LUMINAR NEO!

❯ Luminar X Membership 1 year subscription
❯ 125 LUTs, Skies, Presets, and Overlays for Luminar, Photoshop, and Lightroom
❯ Full Editing Course on landscape photography from Albert Dros
❯ Portrait Fundamentals from Darlene Hildebrandt
❯ Drone Cinematography Crash Course from Stewart and Alina Carrol
❯ Luminar Neo Ultimate Editing Handbook by Rene Ledrado
❯ Creative content from Mathew Browne and Rene Ledrado

Current Users $99

Instead of $820 (87% Discount)

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE!

SALE PRICES END MARCH 28, 2023 AT 8 AM EDT

The Latest Deals & Freebies from
Creative Fabrica!

During this month, we want to encourage everyone to get crafty through our special
Creative Fabrica’s Crafting Month!

RELEASED MARCH 15th, Handwritten Font Bondule with 30 fonts! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED MARCH 16th, The Crafter’s Choice Bundle! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED MARCH 17th, Super Collection Font Bundle with 277 Fonts! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED MARCH 18th, Cute Display Fonts Bundle! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED MARCH 19th, Watercolor Animals Bundle! CLICK HERE!

LAUNCHING MARCH 20th, Script Beauty Bundle – 35 fonts! CLICK HERE!

LAUNCHING MARCH 21st, Display & Script Font Bundle – 209 Fonts! CLICK HERE!

Barns & Back Roads Workshops

Come visit beautiful Tennessee and
photograph some great old barns, homes, cars & more!

Spring Workshops have a few spots left! (Fall workshops are full)

April 26-29 – Just 1 spot open!
May 3-6 – 3 spots open!
May 10-13 – Just 1 spot open!

Workshops are limited to 3 attendees
Includes a complimentary welcome dinner, water & snacks,
photography & post-processing instruction.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Optional: Stay in one of our two guest rooms
or two hotels within 5 miles.
CLICK HERE FOR INFO

This post may contain affiliate links and I will be compensated
if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Thanks!

Around the Web March 15, 2023

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PHOTOGRAPHY

From DigitalPhoto: “10 Tips for Better Street Photography”, “How to Take Pro Portraits at Home”, “Everything You Need to Know About Woodland Photography”, “How to Pose Group Photos”

PHOTOSHOP

From PhotoshopTutorials: “Create a Surreal Portrait of an Animal in a Human Suit”

LIGHTROOM

From DigitalPhoto: “How to Make Portraits Pop Using LR”

FREEBIES

From PhotoshopTutorials: “5 Glitchy Colors LR Presets & LUTs”, “10 Free Urbex/Postapocalyptic LR Presets & LUTs”

The 6th Virtual Creative Photography Conference – REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

JOIN US!

The 6th Virtual Creative Photography Conference

will be another great weekend of inspiration and learning
from another stellar line-up of speakers!

As with our other Conferences, you get:
8 speakers for 13 hours of seminars
A Goody Bag with Freebies, Discounts & Speakers’ Notes!
Access to the recordings for 60 days (till Sept. 1st)
(so even if you’re busy over the weekend, you can still catch all the sessions)

I’m finalizing our speaker line-up.
Details posted soon.

CLICK HERE for Early Bird Pricing $39

Early Bird ends June 4th!

NEXT WEBINAR

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
4:00 pm Eastern
“Photos to Painted Art”

For this webinar, I will have a special guest, my friend Gavin Phillips from the UK. We will be demonstrating his “Photos to Painted Art” techniques and software, which is MUCH more than what an action can do. It’s all very customizable, so you can make each digital painting unique.

Gavin set up the link for you here:
https://photoeffects.bz/watercolorwebinar.html

AND… BONUS…Receive 2 beautiful digital backgrounds just for signing up!

ANOTHER WEBINAR EVENT!

I’m excited to be presenting for Design Cuts again!
Join us for Photography & Photo Editing Day!
Thursday, March 23rd

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

New Product from Magnolia Textures

Our friend, Mindy Guidry, owner of Magnolia Textures,
has released a newly updated version of her
framing action set, “© FrameIT! 2.0”

A digital mat and frame are an ideal way to show off your photography or digital artwork. Choose the perfect frame and mat combination to truly bring out the beauty of your art. Make sure that your artwork or photography are properly showcased with a professional looking and eye-catching presentation using ©FrameIT 2.0.

©FrameIT! 2.0 (What’s included):
-Photoshop Action set to automatically add beautiful Baroque style mats & frames on your images.
-6 Baroque Mats & 3 Bonus Burlap Mats, along with 3 Frame actions are included in this set.
**All Mat & Frame layers are editable in Photoshop if you are wanting to make Color changes or Blend modes. Written instructions are included in the Zip file along with a link to a video tutorial.

Mindy was a presenter at a previous Virtual Creative Photography Conference, and will be returning for our next Conference in June, presenting her new “Paint Studio” system.

CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT! Just $25!

Bundle Sale from Skylum/Luminar Neo

THE ULTIMATE PHOTOGRAPHY BUNDLE!

FOR THOSE NEW TO LUMINAR NEO!

❯ Luminar Neo Lifetime license (available for new Neo users only)
❯ Luminar X Membership 1 year subscription
❯ 125 LUTs, Skies, Presets, and Overlays for Luminar, Photoshop, and Lightroom
❯ Full Editing Course on landscape photography from Albert Dros
❯ Portrait Fundamentals from Darlene Hildebrandt
❯ Drone Cinematography Crash Course from Stewart and Alina Carrol
❯ Luminar Neo Ultimate Editing Handbook by Rene Ledrado
❯ Creative content from Mathew Browne and Rene Ledrado

New Users $149

Instead of $1019 (85% Discount)

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE!

* * *

FOR THOSE WHO ALREADY OWN LUMINAR NEO!

❯ Luminar X Membership 1 year subscription
❯ 125 LUTs, Skies, Presets, and Overlays for Luminar, Photoshop, and Lightroom
❯ Full Editing Course on landscape photography from Albert Dros
❯ Portrait Fundamentals from Darlene Hildebrandt
❯ Drone Cinematography Crash Course from Stewart and Alina Carrol
❯ Luminar Neo Ultimate Editing Handbook by Rene Ledrado
❯ Creative content from Mathew Browne and Rene Ledrado

Current Users $99

Instead of $820 (87% Discount)

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE!

SALE PRICES END MARCH 28, 2023 AT 8 AM EDT

The Latest Deals & Freebies from
Creative Fabrica!

During this month, we want to encourage everyone to get crafty through our special
Creative Fabrica’s Crafting Month!

RELEASED MARCH 8th, Gradient Bundle with 24 sets! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED MARCH 9th, The Big Crafter’s Bundle! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED MARCH 10th, Wedding Collection Font Bundle with 21 Fonts! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED MARCH 11th, Sublimation PNG Designs Bundle! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED MARCH 12th, Crafter’s Dream Sublimation Bundle! CLICK HERE!

LAUNCHING MARCH 13th, The Magical Font Bundle – 50 Fonts! CLICK HERE!

LAUNCHING MARCH 14th, Awesome Sublimation Bundle! CLICK HERE!

Barns & Back Roads Workshops

Come visit beautiful Tennessee and
photograph some great old barns, homes, cars & more!

Spring Workshops have a few spots left! (Fall workshops are full)

April 26-29 – Just 1 spot open!
May 3-6 – 3 spots open!
May 10-13 – Just 1 spot open!

Workshops are limited to 3 attendees
Includes a complimentary welcome dinner, water & snacks,
photography & post-processing instruction.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Optional: Stay in one of our two guest rooms
or two hotels within 5 miles.
CLICK HERE FOR INFO

This post may contain affiliate links and I will be compensated
if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Thanks!

Sunday Sampler March 12, 2023

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Did you remember to set your clocks ahead last night??

Today’s Sunday Sampler began as one of Dave’s brush creations. I changed the colors to shades of green for St. Patrick’s Day, then added some grunge and then turned it into B&W grunge brush strokes. Enjoy!

The 6th Virtual Creative Photography Conference – REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

JOIN US!

The 6th Virtual Creative Photography Conference

will be another great weekend of inspiration and learning
from another stellar line-up of speakers!

As with our other Conferences, you get:
8 speakers for 13 hours of seminars
A Goody Bag with Freebies, Discounts & Speakers’ Notes!
Access to the recordings for 60 days (till Sept. 1st)
(so even if you’re busy over the weekend, you can still catch all the sessions)

I’m finalizing our speaker line-up.
Details posted soon.

CLICK HERE for Early Bird Pricing $39

Early Bird ends June 4th!

NEXT WEBINAR

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
4:00 pm Eastern
“Photos to Painted Art”

For this webinar, I will have a special guest, my friend Gavin Phillips from the UK. We will be demonstrating his “Photos to Painted Art” techniques and software, which is MUCH more than what an action can do. It’s all very customizable, so you can make each digital painting unique.

Gavin set up the link for you here:
https://photoeffects.bz/watercolorwebinar.html

AND… BONUS…Receive 2 beautiful digital backgrounds just for signing up!

ANOTHER WEBINAR EVENT!

I’m excited to be presenting for Design Cuts again!
Join us for Photography & Photo Editing Day!
Thursday, March 23rd

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

The Latest Deals & Freebies from
Creative Fabrica!

During this month, we want to encourage everyone to get crafty through our special
Creative Fabrica’s Crafting Month!

RELEASED MARCH 8th, Gradient Bundle with 24 sets! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED MARCH 9th, The Big Crafter’s Bundle! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED MARCH 10th, Wedding Collection Font Bundle with 21 Fonts! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED MARCH 11th, Sublimation PNG Designs Bundle! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED MARCH 12th, Crafter’s Dream Sublimation Bundle! CLICK HERE!

LAUNCHING MARCH 13th, The Magical Font Bundle – 50 Fonts! CLICK HERE!

LAUNCHING MARCH 14th, Awesome Sublimation Bundle! CLICK HERE!

Barns & Back Roads Workshops

Come visit beautiful Tennessee and
photograph some great old barns, homes, cars & more!

Spring Workshops have a few spots left! (Fall workshops are full)

I had the 2 people in May 3-6 move to May 10-13, so spots are updated!

April 26-29 – Just 1 spot open!
May 3-6 – 3 spots open!
May 10-13 – Just 1 spot open!

Workshops are limited to 3 attendees
Includes a complimentary welcome dinner, water & snacks,
photography & post-processing instruction.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Optional: Stay in one of our two guest rooms
or two hotels within 5 miles.
CLICK HERE FOR INFO

This post may contain affiliate links and I will be compensated
if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Thanks!

Around the Web March 8, 2023

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PHOTOGRAPHY

From DigitalPhoto: “Building Your Composition”, “5 Tips for Cold Weather Wildlife Photography”, “3 Best Ways to Pose Women in Skirt or Dress for Portraits”

From Fstoppers: “5 Night Photography Tricks with Slow Shutter Speed”

From DigitalPhoto: “Better Travel & Landscape Photos in Full Sun”

PHOTOSHOP

From Shutterbug: “Adobe Camera Raw: 5 Hidden Features with Free Presets & LUTs”

From PhotoshopTutorials: “Create an Urban Landscape Scene PS Tutorial”

From PhotoshopRoadmap: “One Click Instantly Fixes Color in PS”, “Make Highly Creative Brushes from Photos in PS”, “The Secret to Eye-Popping Color Overlays in PS”

From MakeUseOf: “3 Easy & Creative PS Effects to Make Your Images Pop”

FREEBIES

From PixelSurplus: “Free Abstract Colors Texture Pack”

Check below for the latest FREEBIES from Creative Fabrica!

The 5th Virtual Creative Photography Conference – RECORDINGS

Purchase availability ends TONIGHT!

DID YOU MISS IT???

If you missed signing up for this weekend’s Conference,
you can purchase the same access to the
recordings for 60 days (till May 1, 2023).

Plus: Goody Bag with Freebies, Discounts & Speakers’ Notes!

CLICK HERE to purchase for the same $49

THIS WILL BE SOLD FOR JUST ONE WEEK, SO GET IT NOW!!

Available only till midnight Wednesday, March 8th!

Enrollment for the
6th Virtual Creative Photography Conference will open next Sunday, March 12th!

NEXT WEBINAR

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
4:00 pm Eastern
“Photos to Painted Art”

For this webinar, I will have a special guest, my friend Gavin Phillips from the UK. We will be demonstrating his “Photos to Painted Art” techniques and software, which is MUCH more than what an action can do. It’s all very customizable, so you can make each digital painting unique.

Gavin set up the link for you here:
https://photoeffects.bz/watercolorwebinar.html

AND… BONUS…Receive 2 beautiful digital backgrounds just for signing up!

ANOTHER WEBINAR EVENT!

I’m excited to be presenting for Design Cuts again!
Join us for Photography & Photo Editing Day!
Thursday, March 23rd

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

The Latest Deals & Freebies from
Creative Fabrica!

During this month, we want to encourage everyone to get crafty through our special
Creative Fabrica’s Crafting Month!

RELEASED MARCH 8th, Gradient Bundle with 24 sets! CLICK HERE!

LAUNCHING MARCH 9th, The Big Crafter’s Bundle! CLICK HERE!

LAUNCHING MARCH 10th, Wedding Collection Font Bundle with 21 Fonts! CLICK HERE!

LAUNCHING MARCH 11th, Sublimation PNG Designs Bundle! CLICK HERE!

LAUNCHING MARCH 12th, Crafter’s Dream Sublimation Bundle! CLICK HERE!

LAUNCHING MARCH 13th, The Magical Font Bundle – 50 Fonts! CLICK HERE!

LAUNCHING MARCH 14th, Awesome Sublimation Bundle! CLICK HERE!

Barns & Back Roads Workshops

Come visit beautiful Tennessee and
photograph some great old barns, homes, cars & more!

Spring Workshops have a few spots left! (Fall workshops are full)

I had the 2 people in May 3-6 move to May 10-13, so spots are updated!

April 26-29 – Just 1 spot open!
May 3-6 – 3 spots open!
May 10-13 – Just 1 spot open!

Workshops are limited to 3 attendees
Includes a complimentary welcome dinner, water & snacks,
photography & post-processing instruction.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Optional: Stay in one of our two guest rooms
or two hotels within 5 miles.
CLICK HERE FOR INFO

This post may contain affiliate links and I will be compensated
if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Thanks!

Sunday Sampler March 5, 2023

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This week’s Sunday Sampler started as peeling paint that looks like splatters! Modified with various software for three versions. Enjoy!

The 5th Virtual Creative Photography Conference – RECORDINGS

DID YOU MISS IT???

If you missed signing up for this weekend’s Conference,
you can purchase the same access to the
recordings for 60 days (till May 1, 2023).

Plus: Goody Bag with Freebies, Discounts & Speakers’ Notes!

CLICK HERE to purchase for the same $49

THIS WILL BE SOLD FOR JUST ONE WEEK, SO GET IT NOW!!

Available only till midnight Wednesday, March 8th!

Enrollment for the
6th Virtual Creative Photography Conference will open next Sunday, March 12th!

NEXT WEBINAR

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
4:00 pm Eastern
“Photos to Painted Art”

For this webinar, I will have a special guest, my friend Gavin Phillips from the UK. We will be demonstrating his “Photos to Painted Art” techniques and software, which is MUCH more than what an action can do. It’s all very customizable, so you can make each digital painting unique.

Gavin set up the link for you here:
https://photoeffects.bz/watercolorwebinar.html

AND… BONUS…Receive 2 beautiful digital backgrounds just for signing up!

ANOTHER WEBINAR EVENT!

I’m excited to be presenting for Design Cuts again!
Join us for Photography & Photo Editing Day!
Thursday, March 23rd

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

The Latest Deals & Freebies from
Creative Fabrica!

During this month, we want to encourage everyone to get crafty through our special
Creative Fabrica’s Crafting Month!

RELEASED MARCH 1st, Calligraphy Special Bundle with 22 script fonts! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED MARCH 2nd, Cute Papercraft SVG Mega Bundle! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED MARCH 3rd, Creative Font Collection with 25 unique fonts! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED MARCH 4th, Springtime Crafts Bundle! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED MARCH 5th, The Curly Font Bundle with 38 fonts! CLICK HERE!

LAUNCHING MARCH 6th, Big Shop SVG Bundle of 3250+ designs! CLICK HERE!

LAUNCHING MARCH 7th, Big Matching Family SVG Bundle! CLICK HERE!

Barns & Back Roads Workshops

Come visit beautiful Tennessee and
photograph some great old barns, homes, cars & more!

Spring Workshops have a few spots left! (Fall workshops are full)
April 26-29 – Just 1 spot open!
May 3-6 – Just 1 spot open!
May 10-13 – 3 spots open

Workshops are limited to 3 attendees
Includes a complimentary welcome dinner, water & snacks,
photography & post-processing instruction.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Optional: Stay in one of our two guest rooms
or two hotels within 5 miles.
CLICK HERE FOR INFO

This post may contain affiliate links and I will be compensated
if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Thanks!

Around the Web March 1, 2023

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OOPS! I MESSED UP THE TIME FOR THE DESIGN CUTS WEBINAR!
THE U.S. WILL BE ON DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BY 3/23 AND THE UK WILL NOT!

Event will begin at 10:00 AM Eastern
My Session is at 12:15 PM Eastern

PHOTOGRAPHY

From PictureCorrect: “Backyard Photography Tips”, “Common Mistakes in Wildlife & Nature Photography”, “How to Bring Your B&W Images to Life”, “Garden Bird Photo tips”, “Tips for Photographing Hummingbirds”.

iPhoneography

From PictureCorrect: “5 Ways to Release iPhone Shutter”

PHOTOSHOP

From PhotoshopTrainingChannel: “5 Incredible Techniques to change the perspective of objects”

FREEBIES

From DesignYourWay: “Awesome PS Ink Brushes” (there are some that would be great for creating clipping masks like I did in the conference!!)

From PhotoshopTutorials: “7 Free Tattoo LR Presets & LUTs”, “7 Free Digital Nomad LR Presets & LUTs”

From TheHungryJPEG: “Free Easter Mini Set”

The 5th Virtual Creative Photography Conference – RECORDINGS

DID YOU MISS IT???

If you missed signing up for this weekend’s Conference,
you can purchase the same access to the
recordings for 60 days (till May 1, 2023).

Plus: Goody Bag with Freebies, Discounts & Speakers’ Notes!

CLICK HERE to purchase for the same $49

THIS WILL BE SOLD FOR JUST ONE WEEK, SO GET IT NOW!!

Available only till midnight 3/8/23

Enrollment for the
6th Virtual Creative Photography Conference will open on Sunday, March 12th!

NEXT WEBINAR

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
4:00 pm Eastern
“Photos to Painted Art”

For this webinar, I will have a special guest, my friend Gavin Phillips from the UK. We will be demonstrating his “Photos to Painted Art” techniques and software, which is MUCH more than what an action can do. It’s all very customizable, so you can make each digital painting unique.

Gavin set up the link for you here:
https://photoeffects.bz/watercolorwebinar.html

AND… BONUS…Receive 2 beautiful digital backgrounds just for signing up!

ANOTHER WEBINAR EVENT!

I’m excited to be presenting for Design Cuts again!
Join us for Photography & Photo Editing Day!
Thursday, March 23rd

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

The Latest Deals & Freebies from
Creative Fabrica!

The February Freebies continue! Just click the links below to grab your copy! 28 DAYS OF LOVE!!
GRAB THE LAST FEW DAYS OF FEB. BEFORE THEY’RE GONE!

RELEASED FEBRUARY 23rd, The Mega Watercolor Bundle! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED FEBRUARY 24th, The Loveliest Craft & Font Bundle! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED FEBRUARY 25th, The 3D Easter Craft Mega Bundle! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED FEBRUARY 26th, The Golden 20 Font Collection! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED FEBRUARY 27th, The Wedding SVG Mega Bundle! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED FEBRUARY 28th, The Square Font Bundle! CLICK HERE!

Barns & Back Roads Workshops

Come visit beautiful Tennessee and
photograph some great old barns, homes, cars & more!

Spring Workshops have a few spots left! (Fall workshops are full)
April 26-29 – 2 spots open
May 3-6 – 1 spot open
May 10-13 – 3 spots open

Workshops are limited to 3 attendees
Includes a complimentary welcome dinner, water & snacks,
photography & post-processing instruction.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Optional: Stay in one of our two guest rooms
or two hotels within 5 miles.
CLICK HERE FOR INFO

This post may contain affiliate links and I will be compensated
if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Thanks!

Around the Web March 1, 2023

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My, these months sure do fly by!!

PHOTOGRAPHY

From PictureCorrect: “Backyard Photography Tips”, “Common Mistakes in Wildlife & Nature Photography”, “How to Bring Your B&W Images to Life”, “Garden Bird Photo tips”, “Tips for Photographing Hummingbirds”.

iPhoneography

From PictureCorrect: “5 Ways to Release iPhone Shutter”

PHOTOSHOP

From PhotoshopTrainingChannel: “5 Incredible Techniques to change the perspective of objects”

FREEBIES

From DesignYourWay: “Awesome PS Ink Brushes” (there are some that would be great for creating clipping masks like I did in the conference!!)

From PhotoshopTutorials: “7 Free Tattoo LR Presets & LUTs”, “7 Free Digital Nomad LR Presets & LUTs”

From TheHungryJPEG: “Free Easter Mini Set”

The 5th Virtual Creative Photography Conference – RECORDINGS

DID YOU MISS IT???

If you missed signing up for this weekend’s Conference,
you can purchase the same access to the
recordings for 60 days (till May 1, 2023).

Plus: Goody Bag with Freebies, Discounts & Speakers’ Notes!

CLICK HERE to purchase for the same $49

THIS WILL BE SOLD FOR JUST ONE WEEK, SO GET IT NOW!!

Available only till midnight 3/8/23

Enrollment for the
6th Virtual Creative Photography Conference will open on Sunday, March 12th!

NEXT WEBINAR

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
4:00 pm Eastern
“Photos to Painted Art”

For this webinar, I will have a special guest, my friend Gavin Phillips from the UK. We will be demonstrating his “Photos to Painted Art” techniques and software, which is MUCH more than what an action can do. It’s all very customizable, so you can make each digital painting unique.

Gavin set up the link for you here:
https://photoeffects.bz/watercolorwebinar.html

AND… BONUS…Receive 2 beautiful digital backgrounds just for signing up!

ANOTHER WEBINAR EVENT!

I’m excited to be presenting for Design Cuts again!
Join us for Photography & Photo Editing Day!
Thursday, March 23rd

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

The Latest Deals & Freebies from
Creative Fabrica!

The February Freebies continue! Just click the links below to grab your copy! 28 DAYS OF LOVE!!
GRAB THE LAST FEW DAYS OF FEB. BEFORE THEY’RE GONE!

RELEASED FEBRUARY 23rd, The Mega Watercolor Bundle! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED FEBRUARY 24th, The Loveliest Craft & Font Bundle! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED FEBRUARY 25th, The 3D Easter Craft Mega Bundle! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED FEBRUARY 26th, The Golden 20 Font Collection! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED FEBRUARY 27th, The Wedding SVG Mega Bundle! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED FEBRUARY 28th, The Square Font Bundle! CLICK HERE!

Barns & Back Roads Workshops

Come visit beautiful Tennessee and
photograph some great old barns, homes, cars & more!

Spring Workshops have a few spots left! (Fall workshops are full)
April 26-29 – 2 spots open
May 3-6 – 1 spot open
May 10-13 – 3 spots open

Workshops are limited to 3 attendees
Includes a complimentary welcome dinner, water & snacks,
photography & post-processing instruction.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Optional: Stay in one of our two guest rooms
or two hotels within 5 miles.
CLICK HERE FOR INFO

This post may contain affiliate links and I will be compensated
if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Thanks!

Sunday Sampler Feb. 26, 2023

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Today’s Sunday Sampler began with one of Dave’s creations from his Conference Seminar yesterday. I used several JixiPix apps to modify it into some pretty springy pastels. Enjoy!

The 5th Virtual Creative Photography Conference

DID YOU MISS IT???

If you missed signing up for this weekend’s Conference,
I will offer the same access to the
recordings for 60 days (till May 1, 2023).

Plus: Goody Bag with Freebies & Discounts,
Speakers’ Notes & Door Prizes!


WILL GO ON SALE AFTER THE RECORDINGS ARE POSTED LATE MONDAY!

You can check the website store at that time,
or watch for info in Wednesday’s blog!

Will be the same $49

NEXT WEBINAR

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
4:00 pm Eastern
“Photos to Painted Art”

For this webinar, I will have a special guest, my friend Gavin Phillips from the UK. We will be demonstrating his “Photos to Painted Art” techniques and software, which is MUCH more than what an action can do. It’s all very customizable, so you can make each digital painting unique.

Gavin set up the link for you here:
https://photoeffects.bz/watercolorwebinar.html

AND… BONUS…Receive 2 beautiful digital backgrounds just for signing up!

ANOTHER WEBINAR EVENT!

I’m excited to be presenting for Design Cuts again!
Join us for Photography & Photo Editing Day!
Thursday, March 23rd

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

UPDATE from PHOTOMATIX

If you’ve followed me for any length of time and/or seen my HDR Seminar, you know that my HDR software of choice is Photomatix. I’ve been using it for MANY years! Photomatix gives me the most control and customization of my blended photos.

They recently released version 7.0 with updated features.

CHECK IT OUT HERE!

And use code MeredithImages at checkout to save 15%!

A few of my favorite images processed with Photomatix Pro!

NEW PRODUCT from
STUDIO MAGIC & LAYER CAKE

Photoshop Software Compatible – Photoshop CS5 through Photoshop 2022+
Mac and Windows Compatible

CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!

Anniversary Sale from LuminarNeo

LUMINAR NEO IS ONE YEAR OLD!

From its conception to the present, Neo has grown in it usage and capabilities. The Skylum team delivered 29 updates and released 7 professional extensions. Luminar Neo won the TIPA award as Best Imaging Software Enthusiast and the Red Dot award for User Interface.

ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS!

Get the Annual “Explore” Subscription of Luminar Neo for one year and get another year FREE! Plus get the bonus Creative Anniversary Collection- $99 for TWO years!

Get the Annual “Pro” Subscription of Luminar Neo + Extensions for one year and get another year FREE! Plus get the bonus Creative Anniversary Collection – $119 for TWO years!

If you prefer to pay monthly, you can get the “Explore” Subscription for $9.95/month + one month free + Creative Anniversary Collection

Or get the “Pro” monthly Subscription for $14.95/month + 1 month free + Creative Anniversary Collection

And, if you just want to purchase Neo without a subscription, you can get the Lifetime Purchase for $149 + the Magic Light extension for free (does not include the other extensions) + Creative Anniversary Collection.

CHECK IT OUT HERE!

Sale ends Feb. 28, 2023

The Latest Deals & Freebies from
Creative Fabrica!

The February Freebies continue! Just click the links below to grab your copy! 28 DAYS OF LOVE!!

RELEASED FEBRUARY 16th, Fancy Display Font Bundle! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED FEBRUARY 17th, The Springtime Craft & Font Bundle! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED FEBRUARY 18th, The Spectacular Font Bundles w/80 Fonts! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED FEBRUARY 19th, The Watercolor Clip Art Bundle! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED FEBRUARY 20th, Best Seller Font Bundle w/38 Fonts! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED FEBRUARY 21st, St. Patrick’s Day Big Sublimation Bundle! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED FEBRUARY 22nd, Handwriting Font Bundle! CLICK HERE!

Barns & Back Roads Workshops

Come visit beautiful Tennessee and
photograph some great old barns, homes, cars & more!

Spring Workshops have a few spots left! (Fall workshops are full)
April 26-29 – 2 spots open
May 3-6 – 1 spot open
May 10-13 – 3 spots open

Workshops are limited to 3 attendees
Includes a complimentary welcome dinner, water & snacks,
photography & post-processing instruction.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Optional: Stay in one of our two guest rooms
or two hotels within 5 miles.
CLICK HERE FOR INFO

This post may contain affiliate links and I will be compensated
if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Thanks!

Around the Web Feb. 22, 2023

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PHOTOGRAPHY

From PictureCorrect: “Tips for Photographing Hummingbirds”, “Contrast & Tonality in B&W”, “How to Take Long Exposures on iPhone”, “Photography Tips for Frigid Conditions”, “How to Photograph Birds in Flight”, “How to Create Hard Light with a Softbox”, “How to Avoid 7 Common Mistakes in Food Photography”, “Photographing Wildlife: The Eyes Have It”, “Harsh Sunlight Portraits: 4 Tips”.

PHOTOSHOP

From fStoppers: “A Complete Guide to Retouching Portrait Images in PS”

FREEBIES

From PixelSurplus: “20 Free Grunge Textures-Vol.1”, “20 Free Grunge Textures-Vol.2”

From PhotoshopTutorials: “7 Free Seoul LR Presets & LUTs”

Read below for great freebie bundles from Creative Fabrica!

The 5th Virtual Creative Photography Conference
LAST CALL FOR REGISTRATIONS!

REGISTRATION CLOSES TOMORROW,
THURSDAY, Feb. 23rd at midnight ET!!

Join over 300 photographers from around the world for a great learning experience!

As always, if you can’t be there “live”, or want to
watch a session again, you’ll have access to the
recordings for 60 days (till May 1, 2023).

Plus: Goody Bag with Freebies & Discounts,
Speakers’ Notes & Door Prizes!

OUR GREAT LINE-UP!!

Click the speaker name below for detailed bio and class descriptions:

David Desrochers (NJ)
“Painting with Cameras (Creative In-camera Techniques)”
“Landscape Editing Techniques” **
**There will be a contest to have your images edited by David**

Padma Inguva (NJ)
“Floral Portraits Using Lightbox”
“Photographing Places of Worship”

Mark Houde (CT)
“Finding Creativity in Airborne Imagery”
“Pro Tips for Shooting iPhone Pro RAW”

Mary Boucher (MA)
“Easy Still Life Photography at Home”

Carol Mossa (RI)
“Unique Perspectives: What to Leave In, What to Leave Out”

Jackie Kramer (FL)
“Creative Post-Processing in PS Using Textures”
“Let’s Get Creative with Lightroom Masking”

Dave Meredith (TN)
“How to Easily Create Backgrounds in PS”

Hazel Meredith (TN)
“Creative Processing with Plug-Ins”
“Create Your Own Templates & Clipping Masks”

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Just $49

NEXT WEBINAR

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
4:00 pm Eastern
“Photos to Painted Art”

For this webinar, I will have a special guest, my friend Gavin Phillips from the UK. We will be demonstrating his “Photos to Painted Art” techniques and software, which is MUCH more than what an action can do. It’s all very customizable, so you can make each digital painting unique.

Gavin set up the link for you here:
https://photoeffects.bz/watercolorwebinar.html

AND… BONUS…Receive 2 beautiful digital backgrounds just for signing up!

UPDATE from PHOTOMATIX

If you’ve followed me for any length of time and/or seen my HDR Seminar, you know that my HDR software of choice is Photomatix. I’ve been using it for MANY years! Photomatix gives me the most control and customization of my blended photos.

They recently released version 7.0 with updated features.

CHECK IT OUT HERE!

And use code MeredithImages at checkout to save 15%!

A few of my favorite images processed with Photomatix Pro!

NEW PRODUCT from
STUDIO MAGIC & LAYER CAKE

Photoshop Software Compatible – Photoshop CS5 through Photoshop 2022+
Mac and Windows Compatible

CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!

Anniversary Sale from LuminarNeo

LUMINAR NEO IS ONE YEAR OLD!

From its conception to the present, Neo has grown in it usage and capabilities. The Skylum team delivered 29 updates and released 7 professional extensions. Luminar Neo won the TIPA award as Best Imaging Software Enthusiast and the Red Dot award for User Interface.

ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS!

Get the Annual “Explore” Subscription of Luminar Neo for one year and get another year FREE! Plus get the bonus Creative Anniversary Collection- $99 for TWO years!

Get the Annual “Pro” Subscription of Luminar Neo + Extensions for one year and get another year FREE! Plus get the bonus Creative Anniversary Collection – $119 for TWO years!

If you prefer to pay monthly, you can get the “Explore” Subscription for $9.95/month + one month free + Creative Anniversary Collection

Or get the “Pro” monthly Subscription for $14.95/month + 1 month free + Creative Anniversary Collection

And, if you just want to purchase Neo without a subscription, you can get the Lifetime Purchase for $149 + the Magic Light extension for free (does not include the other extensions) + Creative Anniversary Collection.

CHECK IT OUT HERE!

Sale ends Feb. 28, 2023

The Latest Deals & Freebies from
Creative Fabrica!

The February Freebies continue! Just click the links below to grab your copy! 28 DAYS OF LOVE!!

RELEASED FEBRUARY 16th, Fancy Display Font Bundle! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED FEBRUARY 17th, The Springtime Craft & Font Bundle! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED FEBRUARY 18th, The Spectacular Font Bundles w/80 Fonts! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED FEBRUARY 19th, The Watercolor Clip Art Bundle! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED FEBRUARY 20th, Best Seller Font Bundle w/38 Fonts! CLICK HERE!

RELEASED FEBRUARY 21st, St. Patrick’s Day Big Sublimation Bundle! CLICK HERE!

LAUNCHING FEBRUARY 22nd, Handwriting Font Bundle! CLICK HERE!

Barns & Back Roads Workshops

Come visit beautiful Tennessee and
photograph some great old barns, homes, cars & more!

Spring Workshops have a few spots left! (Fall workshops are full)
April 26-29 – 2 spots open
May 3-6 – 1 spot open
May 10-13 – 3 spots open

Workshops are limited to 3 attendees
Includes a complimentary welcome dinner, water & snacks,
photography & post-processing instruction.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Optional: Stay in one of our two guest rooms
or two hotels within 5 miles.
CLICK HERE FOR INFO

This post may contain affiliate links and I will be compensated
if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Thanks!