Around the Web March 22, 2023

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 ConferenceREGISTRATION 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

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 ConferenceREGISTRATION 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 WEBINARTHIS 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

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 ConferenceREGISTRATION 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 Jan. 15, 2023

Today’s Sunday Sampler gives you some nice pastel bokeh – two are perfect to blend behind flowers or other items, and the other is great as an overlay! Enjoy!

Next Webinar

JOIN ME!

Tuesday, January 24th at 4:00 p.m.
“Creatively Editing Travel Photos”

Based on our upcoming Route 66 Workshops, I’ll take some of our images from our trek across the mid-West this past November, and show you how to get creative with your post-processing. Some days were very foggy, or rainy or clear blue skies. See my take on editing for challenging lighting and conditions.

This one below is one that Dave editing from a very foggy morning!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Route 66 Photo Workshop
REGISTER NOW!!

We’ve had so much interest in this trip that we’re doing a 2nd Workshop immediately following the first! See below for all the details!!!

IS ROUTE 66 ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?

Join Dave & I for a ROAD TRIP!!

Workshop #1 – JUST TWO SPOTS LEFT!

Begins in St. Louis, MO – we will cross in to Illinois and travel to Barstow, California, covering all 8 states that Route 66 traverses! 

You will need to arrive in St. Louis, MO on Friday afternoon, Nov. 3, 2023. The workshop will begin with a complimentary dinner on Friday night. We will be staying at the Comfort Inn St. Louis-Airport, so if you are flying to St. Louis, the hotel has a shuttle to pick you up. 

We will have a 12-passenger van that we will all be traveling in together. 
We’ll head out on Saturday morning and cross into Illinois (so we hit all 8 states that Route 66 traverses).
Workshop ends at dinner on Friday, Nov. 10th in Barstow, CA

If you are flying home, we will take you to the Las Vegas airport on Saturday morning Nov. 11th  
(NOTE: please do not schedule flights until late morning or afternoon as it is a 2-1/2 hour drive to the airport!!) 

Workshop #2 – JUST ONE SPOT LEFT!

Begins in Barstow, CA and ends in St. Louis, MO.

You will need to arrive in Barstow, CA on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 12, 2023. The workshop will begin with a complimentary dinner on Sunday night. If you are flying in, we will pick you up at the Las Vegas Airport (must arrive by mid-afternoon as it’s 2-1/2 hours to Barstow).

The workshop will end Sunday, Nov. 19th with dinner in St. Louis, MO.

If you are flying home, the hotel has a shuttle that will take you to the airport on Monday, Nov. 20th for travel home.

INCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP FEE: 

  • Welcome dinner first night 
  • Transportation throughout the workshop in a 12-passenger van 
  • All hotel accommodations during the workshop 
  • A couple more meals (still working that out) 
  • Route 66 Guidebook and other goodies 
  • Water and snacks while on the road 
  • Entry fees to any museums or parks we visit (if you have a National Park Pass, please bring it along) 

NOT INCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP FEE: 

  • Travel to St. Louis and home from Barstow for Trip #1 (or to Barstow and home from St. Louis for Trip #2)
  • Other meals 
  • Alcohol, incidentals, souvenirs 
  • Trip Insurance (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) 

Workshop Cost: $3295 per person based on single occupancy 
If you are sharing a room, the price will be $3045 per person ($250 less per person) 

To Save Your Spot for the Workshop: 

$1,000 deposit due now (first come, first reserved) 
Pmt. #2: $1,100 due May 1, 2023 
Pmt. #3 Balance: $1195 or $945 due Sept. 1, 2023  

P.S. Please read our cancellation policy on the website here: https://meredithimages.com/event-policies-privacy-policy-photography-workshop/ (see Travel Workshops Multi-Day).

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!!

Sunday Sampler Group 13 now available!
Sale ends TONIGHT!

If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you probably know that there is always at least six months of Sunday Samplers still available through older blog posts. Once I have 12 months posted, I bundle the oldest six months and they go into the Peacock Studio.

Group 13 is now available! It contains 78 textures from Jan. 2022 to June 2022. Groups 6 through 12 are still available individually as well (I retired Groups 1-5 as of Dec. 31st). Group 13 is regular $25, on sale for just $17.50 till Jan. 15th. CLICK HERE!

If you missed lots of the older Samplers, you can get a bundle of Groups 6-10 for a special price of $99 (save $26 over individual bundles). CLICK HERE! This bundle contains 451 Textures!!

The 5th Virtual Creative Photography Conference

JUST 6 WEEKS AWAY! REGISTER NOW!

If you’ve joined us for one or more of the
first 4 Conferences, you know what a
great bargain they are at just $39!

It’s getting closer!!
Register now for the 5th Conference
Feb. 25-26, 2023!

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
(Still getting info in!)

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 $39

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 Jan. 12, 2023

PHOTOGRAPHY

From PictureCorrect: “How to Photograph the Moon in Landscapes”, “Sunset Silhouette Photography”, “Street Photography – 10 Sneaky Tips”, “How to Take Photos of Vehicle Light Trails”, “How to Use Backlight in Portrait Photos”, “Surf Photography: 10 Tips”, “Texture in Photography”, “8 Things You Should Always Have in Your Camera Bag”, “5 Tips for Bouncing Flash at Wedding Receptions”.

PHOTOSHOP

From Shutterbug: “PS Basics: 5 Tips for Faster, Better Edits”

From MakeUseOf: “How to Exact Match the Colors of 2 Objects in PS”, “How to Turn Your Photos into Pencil Drawings in PS”

The DigitalPhotographySchool: “Create A Vintage Polaroid Look in PS”

From PhotoshopRoadmap: “How to Combine and Blend Photos in PS”, “Double Exposure Glitch Poster Design”, “10 Tips for Working with Layer Effects & Styles”

FREEBIES

From CreativeNerds: “Free PS Coffee Ring Stains Brushes”

From SpeckyBoy: “50+ Free Time-Saving PS Actions for 2023” (some are FREE and some are free with an Envato membership – it says which ones are free after the titles).

From PhotoshopTutorials: “Frosty Forest – 25 LR Presets & LUTs”

Next Webinar

JOIN ME!

Tuesday, January 24th at 4:00 p.m.
“Creatively Editing Travel Photos”

Based on our upcoming Route 66 Workshops, I’ll take some of our images from our trek across the mid-West this past November, and show you how to get creative with your post-processing. Some days were very foggy, or rainy or clear blue skies. See my take on editing for challenging lighting and conditions.

This one below is one that Dave editing from a very foggy morning!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Route 66 Photo Workshop
REGISTER NOW!!

We’ve had so much interest in this trip that we’re doing a 2nd Workshop immediately following the first! See below for all the details!!!

IS ROUTE 66 ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?

Join Dave & I for a ROAD TRIP!!

Workshop #1 – JUST TWO SPOTS LEFT!

Begins in St. Louis, MO – we will cross in to Illinois and travel to Barstow, California, covering all 8 states that Route 66 traverses! 

You will need to arrive in St. Louis, MO on Friday afternoon, Nov. 3, 2023. The workshop will begin with a complimentary dinner on Friday night. We will be staying at the Comfort Inn St. Louis-Airport, so if you are flying to St. Louis, the hotel has a shuttle to pick you up. 

We will have a 12-passenger van that we will all be traveling in together. 
We’ll head out on Saturday morning and cross into Illinois (so we hit all 8 states that Route 66 traverses).
Workshop ends at dinner on Friday, Nov. 10th in Barstow, CA

If you are flying home, we will take you to the Las Vegas airport on Saturday morning Nov. 11th  
(NOTE: please do not schedule flights until late morning or afternoon as it is a 2-1/2 hour drive to the airport!!) 

Workshop #2 – JUST ONE SPOT LEFT!

Begins in Barstow, CA and ends in St. Louis, MO.

You will need to arrive in Barstow, CA on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 12, 2023. The workshop will begin with a complimentary dinner on Sunday night. If you are flying in, we will pick you up at the Las Vegas Airport (must arrive by mid-afternoon as it’s 2-1/2 hours to Barstow).

The workshop will end Sunday, Nov. 19th with dinner in St. Louis, MO.

If you are flying home, the hotel has a shuttle that will take you to the airport on Monday, Nov. 20th for travel home.

INCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP FEE: 

  • Welcome dinner first night 
  • Transportation throughout the workshop in a 12-passenger van 
  • All hotel accommodations during the workshop 
  • A couple more meals (still working that out) 
  • Route 66 Guidebook and other goodies 
  • Water and snacks while on the road 
  • Entry fees to any museums or parks we visit (if you have a National Park Pass, please bring it along) 

NOT INCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP FEE: 

  • Travel to St. Louis and home from Barstow for Trip #1 (or to Barstow and home from St. Louis for Trip #2)
  • Other meals 
  • Alcohol, incidentals, souvenirs 
  • Trip Insurance (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) 

Workshop Cost: $3295 per person based on single occupancy 
If you are sharing a room, the price will be $3045 per person ($250 less per person) 

To Save Your Spot for the Workshop: 

$1,000 deposit due now (first come, first reserved) 
Pmt. #2: $1,100 due May 1, 2023 
Pmt. #3 Balance: $1195 or $945 due Sept. 1, 2023  

P.S. Please read our cancellation policy on the website here: https://meredithimages.com/event-policies-privacy-policy-photography-workshop/ (see Travel Workshops Multi-Day).

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!!

Sunday Sampler Group 13 now available!
Sale ends Sunday!

If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you probably know that there is always at least six months of Sunday Samplers still available through older blog posts. Once I have 12 months posted, I bundle the oldest six months and they go into the Peacock Studio.

Group 13 is now available! It contains 78 textures from Jan. 2022 to June 2022. Groups 6 through 12 are still available individually as well (I retired Groups 1-5 as of Dec. 31st). Group 13 is regular $25, on sale for just $17.50 till Jan. 15th. CLICK HERE!

If you missed lots of the older Samplers, you can get a bundle of Groups 6-10 for a special price of $99 (save $26 over individual bundles). CLICK HERE! This bundle contains 451 Textures!!

The 5th Virtual Creative Photography Conference
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

If you’ve joined us for one or more of the
first 4 Conferences, you know what a
great bargain they are at just $39!

It’s getting closer!!
Register now for the 5th Conference
Feb. 25-26, 2023!

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
(Still getting info in!)

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 $39

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

Sunday Sampler Jan. 8, 2023

Today’s Sunday Sampler is a merge of several of my
Cosmos Textures with gradient maps applied. Lots of versatility with these!!

Next Webinar

JOIN ME!

Tuesday, January 24th at 4:00 p.m.
“Creatively Editing Travel Photos”

Based on our upcoming Route 66 Workshops, I’ll take some of our images from our trek across the mid-West this past November, and show you how to get creative with your post-processing. Some days were very foggy, or rainy or clear blue skies. See my take on editing for challenging lighting and conditions.

This one below is one that Dave editing from a very foggy morning!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Route 66 Photo Workshop
REGISTER NOW!!

We’ve had so much interest in this trip that we’re doing a 2nd Workshop immediately following the first! See below for all the details!!!

IS ROUTE 66 ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?

Join Dave & I for a ROAD TRIP!!

Workshop #1 – JUST ONE SPOT LEFT!

Begins in St. Louis, MO – we will cross in to Illinois and travel to Barstow, California, covering all 8 states that Route 66 traverses! 

You will need to arrive in St. Louis, MO on Friday afternoon, Nov. 3, 2023. The workshop will begin with a complimentary dinner on Friday night. We will be staying at the Comfort Inn St. Louis-Airport, so if you are flying to St. Louis, the hotel has a shuttle to pick you up. 

We will have a 12-passenger van that we will all be traveling in together. 
We’ll head out on Saturday morning and cross into Illinois (so we hit all 8 states that Route 66 traverses).
Workshop ends at dinner on Friday, Nov. 10th in Barstow, CA

If you are flying home, we will take you to the Las Vegas airport on Saturday morning Nov. 11th  
(NOTE: please do not schedule flights until late morning or afternoon as it is a 2-1/2 hour drive to the airport!!) 

Workshop #2 – FIVE SPOTS LEFT!

Begins in Barstow, CA and ends in St. Louis, MO.

You will need to arrive in Barstow, CA on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 12, 2023. The workshop will begin with a complimentary dinner on Sunday night. If you are flying in, we will pick you up at the Las Vegas Airport (must arrive by mid-afternoon as it’s 2-1/2 hours to Barstow).

The workshop will end Sunday, Nov. 19th with dinner in St. Louis, MO.

If you are flying home, the hotel has a shuttle that will take you to the airport on Monday, Nov. 20th for travel home.

INCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP FEE: 

  • Welcome dinner first night 
  • Transportation throughout the workshop in a 12-passenger van 
  • All hotel accommodations during the workshop 
  • A couple more meals (still working that out) 
  • Route 66 Guidebook and other goodies 
  • Water and snacks while on the road 
  • Entry fees to any museums or parks we visit (if you have a National Park Pass, please bring it along) 

NOT INCLUDED IN THE WORKSHOP FEE: 

  • Travel to St. Louis and home from Barstow for Trip #1 (or to Barstow and home from St. Louis for Trip #2)
  • Other meals 
  • Alcohol, incidentals, souvenirs 
  • Trip Insurance (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) 

Workshop Cost: $3295 per person based on single occupancy 
If you are sharing a room, the price will be $3045 per person ($250 less per person) 

To Save Your Spot for the Workshop: 

$1,000 deposit due now (first come, first reserved) 
Pmt. #2: $1,100 due May 1, 2023 
Pmt. #3 Balance: $1195 or $945 due Sept. 1, 2023  

P.S. Please read our cancellation policy on the website here: https://meredithimages.com/event-policies-privacy-policy-photography-workshop/ (see Travel Workshops Multi-Day).

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!!

Photoshop Watercolor Actions Bundle

EXTENDED TO TUES., JAN. 10th

The latest product from my friend Gavin is his new PS Watercolor Actions & Software Bundle!

CLICK HERE TO WATCH A 90-SECOND DEMO
AND GET YOUR COPY!

OFFER ENDS JAN. 10, 2023 (midnight EST)

Sunday Sampler Group 13 now available!

If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you probably know that there is always at least six months of Sunday Samplers still available through older blog posts. Once I have 12 months posted, I bundle the oldest six months and they go into the Peacock Studio.

Group 13 is now available! It contains 78 textures from Jan. 2022 to June 2022. Groups 6 through 12 are still available individually as well (I retired Groups 1-5 as of Dec. 31st). Group 13 is regular $25, on sale for just $17.50 till Jan. 15th. CLICK HERE!

If you missed lots of the older Samplers, you can get a bundle of Groups 6-10 for a special price of $99 (save $26 over individual bundles). CLICK HERE! This bundle contains 451 Textures!!

The 5th Virtual Creative Photography Conference
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

If you’ve joined us for one or more of the
first 4 Conferences, you know what a
great bargain they are at just $39!

It’s getting closer!!
Register now for the 5th Conference
Feb. 25-26, 2023!

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
(Still getting info in!)

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 $39

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 Jan. 4, 2023

Happy New Year!!
Wishing you a happy, healthy, fabulous 2023!

PHOTOGRAPHY

From PictureCorrect: “365 Photo A Day Challenge: Start the Year Right”, “How to Capture & Edit Nightscapes without a Tripod!”, “Winter Landscape Strategies”, “5 Tips to Take Your Photography to the Next Level”, “How to Make a Crowd Disappear from a Photo without PS”, “Make Sure Your Photos Tell a Story”.

PHOTOSHOP

From Shutterbug: “The Easy Way to Crop, Straighten & Trim Images in PS”

From DesignBeep: “The Best Way to Create Clouds in PS”

From PhotoshopTutorials: “Create a Surreal Photomanipulation: Flamingos above the Clouds”

LIGHTROOM

From fStoppers: “10 Useful Editing Techniques in LR”

FREEBIES

From TheHungryJpeg: “Free Langley Font”

From MediaLoot: “Free Metallic Foil Textures”

Next Webinar

SAVE THE DATE!
Tuesday, January 24th at 4:00 p.m.

Still debating on a topic – will post by Sunday!

Photoshop Watercolor Actions Bundle

ENDS TOMORROW!

The latest product from my friend Gavin is his new PS Watercolor Actions & Software Bundle!

CLICK HERE TO WATCH A 90-SECOND DEMO
AND GET YOUR COPY!

OFFER ENDS JAN. 5, 2023 (midnight EST)

Route 66 Photo Workshop

I JUST FINISHED SENDING AN EMAIL TO THOSE
WHO ARE ON THE WAITING LIST FOR THIS TRIP!

If you are interested, email me for details ASAP!!

IS ROUTE 66 ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?

After our great road trip to Arizona and stopping at some of the cool places along Route 66 after we got through Oklahoma City, Dave & I decided we needed to do a Route 66 Workshop!!

It’s still in the planning stages, but we’re looking at renting a 12 passenger van – with a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 8 workshop attendees plus Dave and me – so we’ll have room for luggage and gear. We’ll meet up in St. Louis and follow Route 66 to Needles, CA. The workshop will include travel in the van, all accommodations throughout the workshop, a complimentary welcome dinner, and admission to any museums/attractions.

You’ll just need to cover other meals and travel to St. Louis and home from Las Vegas, NV (we’ll take everyone to the airport the day after the workshop ends).

This workshop will be limited to 8 attendees – and we’ll need 6 to make it work! We’re looking at Nov. 3-10 for the workshop, with travel home on the 11th.

If you are interested, let me know – I’m starting a list!! Email me at Hazel@MeredithImages.com

More Freebies from
Creative Fabrica!

A special from Dec. 25th to Jan. 5th

Get a year’s access to THOUSANDS of resources

for just $4.99/month (Billed at $59 per year)!

CLICK HERE TO SAVE!

Ending SOON!

AND…MORE GREAT FREE BUNDLES FROM CREATIVE FABRICA!!

Launched Jan. 2nd – “The Mega Craft & Font Bundle” (40 fonts & 60 crafts)

Launched Jan. 3rd – “The Best Crafter’s SVG Bundle” (350+ designs in SVG, EPS, DXF, PNG, JPG)

Launched Jan. 4th – “The Wonderful Crafty Font Bundle” (47 unique fonts)

Launching Jan. 5th – “The Huge Crafter’s Bundle” (100+ designs in SVG, PNG, DXF, EPS)

The 5th Virtual Creative Photography Conference
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

If you’ve joined us for one or more of the
first 4 Conferences, you know what a
great bargain they are at just $39!

Why wait?
Register now for the 5th Conference
Feb. 25-26, 2023!

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 LINE-UP IS COMPLETE!!

Click the speaker name below for detailed bio and class descriptions
(Still getting info in!)

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)
Topic TBA

Hazel Meredith (TN)
Topics TBA

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Just $39

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 Dec. 28

The last blog post of 2022!!
It’s been a great year – thank you for your support!
Happy New Year!!

PHOTOGRAPHY

From fStoppers: “How to Take Better Portraits in Bright Sunlight”

From PictureCorrect: “How to Photograph Snow”, “Winter Tips for Ice, Rain & Snow”, “Background Shutter Drag: Flash Photography Indoors”, “Macro Leaf At-Home Tutorial”.

PHOTOSHOP

From fStoppers: “A Beginner’s Guide to Luminosity Masks in PS”

From WeGraphics: “How to Easily Make a Black Moody Photo Effect in PS”

From PhotoshopRoadmap: “Epic Gradient Trick for Beautiful Light Rays in PS”

From MakeUseOf: “How to Add Fireworks to an Image in PS”

From DigitalPhotographySchool: “Top Post-Processing Tips of 2022”

FREEBIES

From PhotoshopTutorials: “Winterscape: 10 LR Presets & LUTs”

LAST WEEK TO GRAB MY HOLIDAY FREE TEXTURE SET! See below!

Webinar Replay

Don’t forget to get your notes from the webinar!

On sale for just $5 till Dec. 28th (TONIGHT)!

NOTE: The price of all webinar notes will increase on Jan. 1st (I haven’t raised prices in 2 years). So, if you are missing the notes from any webinars, grab them before the end of the year!!

Included in the notes is a “recap” of all of 2022’s webinars, dates, and subjects, so you can refer back to the videos on YouTube for the topics you want.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE!

Last week’s webinar is now on YouTube & Vimeo!

“Best Tips & Tricks of 2022 and
New Inspiration for A New Year!”

It was difficult to choose just a couple of projects from this past year! I also did 3 new projects to help you look at landscape and nature images a bit differently.

CLICK HERE FOR THE REPLAY!

* * * * * * *

In the webinar I mentioned that I sometimes find inspiration from Pinterest
(especially for composite images), and that I have an “Inspirations” board that you can check out.
Find me on Pinterest at: www.pinterest.com/meredithimages and find the Inspirations Board HERE!

My Annual Christmas Gift
to my Readers!

For the fourth year, I am giving away a set of textures to my blog and newsletter readers! Like in the past, they are geared towards the holidays with red, green, gold and silver textures. However, I find I use many of these year-round.

This set is available through the Peacock Studio – CLICK HERE to go to the set. Add it to your cart (it’s at $0), and check out! You’ll get an email from the system with the download links (2 zipped files).

This gift is available free until December 31st at midnight EDT. After that, it becomes a regular-priced set in the store!

TEXTURE RETIREMENT SALE!

At this point, I have 93 Texture Sets in the Peacock Studio store!!! I am retiring 30 SETS to make room for new products in 2023! AND…I’m retiring the 5 oldest Sunday Sampler Collections (Dec. 2015-June 2018 with 70-78 textures per set!). Yep, I’ve been doing the Sunday Sampler for SEVEN YEARS!!

Don’t miss this chance to grab these at bargain clearance prices! Once they are gone, they’re gone (I do not bring back old sets)!

NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 30TH

70% OFF RETIRING SETS!!

CLICK HERE to go to the PEACOCK STUDIO STORE!

(No coupon needed – prices have been adjusted in the store)

AND…RETIREMENT SALE OF ROCKY’S DESIGNS!

Since earlier this year, I’ve been hosting my friend, Shelly Roy’s “Rocky Designs” scrapping kits (can also be used to accent photos, and create digital frames) in the Peacock Studio Store. As of Dec. 31st they will no longer be available on my site (she may list them in other places), and she’s offering a huge 75% OFF discount on all kits!

CHECK THEM OUT IN THE PEACOCK STUDIO HERE!
And use the code Shelly75 at checkout!

COMING SOON!
Route 66 Photo Workshop in 2023

IS ROUTE 66 ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?

After our great road trip to Arizona and stopping at some of the cool places along Route 66 after we got through Oklahoma City, Dave & I decided we needed to do a Route 66 Workshop!!

It’s still in the planning stages, but we’re looking at renting a 12 passenger van – with a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 8 workshop attendees plus Dave and me – so we’ll have room for luggage and gear. We’ll meet up in St. Louis and follow Route 66 to Needles, CA. The workshop will include travel in the van, all accommodations throughout the workshop, a complimentary welcome dinner, and admission to any museums/attractions.

You’ll just need to cover other meals and travel to St. Louis and home from Las Vegas, NV (we’ll take everyone to the airport the day after the workshop ends).

This workshop will be limited to 8 attendees – and we’ll need 6 to make it work! We’re looking at Nov. 3-10 for the workshop, with travel home on the 11th.

If you are interested, let me know – I’m starting a list!! Email me at Hazel@MeredithImages.com

DETAILS COMING IN JANUARY!!

Photoshop Watercolor Actions Bundle

The latest product from my friend Gavin is his new PS Watercolor Actions & Software Bundle!

CLICK HERE TO WATCH A 90-SECOND DEMO
AND GET YOUR COPY!

OFFER ENDS JAN. 4, 2023 (midnight EST)

More Freebies from
Creative Fabrica!

A special from Dec. 25th to Jan. 5th

Get a year’s access to THOUSANDS of resources

for just $4.99/month (Billed at $59 per year)!

CLICK HERE TO SAVE!

The 5th Virtual Creative Photography Conference
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

If you’ve joined us for one or more of the
first 4 Conferences, you know what a
great bargain they are at just $39!

Why wait?
Register now for the 5th Conference
Feb. 25-26, 2023!

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 LINE-UP IS COMPLETE!!

Click the speaker name below for detailed bio and class descriptions
(Still getting info in!)

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)
Topic TBA

Hazel Meredith (TN)
Topics TBA

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Just $39

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 Dec. 21

As mentioned on Sunday, there will not be a Sunday Sampler on Dec. 25 or Jan. 1.
I’ll do one more blog post next Wednesday. Enjoy the holidays with family and friends.

PHOTOGRAPHY

From PictureCorrect: “Landscape Composition Tips”, “How to Create Powerful Photos through Balance”, “Winter Tips for Ice, Rain, & Snow”, “How to Add Intentional Lens Flare”, “Cityscape Tips & Tricks”, “Winter Morning Landscape Tips”, “How to Photograph Great Seascapes”.

PHOTOSHOP

From PhotoshopTrainingChannel “5 PS Masking Tricks You Aren’t Using”

From PhotoshopRoadmap: “Avoid the 3 Worst PS Photo Editing Mistakes”

LIGHTROOM

From PhotoTraces: “How to Create Preset in LR” (plus a FREE Preset)

FREEBIES

I mentioned in yesterday’s webinar, the site “Resource Boy” for free gradients (and other stuff). Click HERE for his free gradients page. And…click HERE for 1000 Free Gradient Backgrounds!

Webinar Replay

Yesterday’s webinar is now on YouTube & Vimeo!

“Best Tips & Tricks of 2022 and
New Inspiration for A New Year!”

It was difficult to choose just a couple of projects from this past year! I also did 3 new projects to help you look at landscape and nature images a bit differently.

CLICK HERE FOR THE REPLAY!

AND…

Don’t forget to get your notes from the webinar!
Included in the notes is a “recap” of all of 2022’s webinars, dates, and subjects, so you can refer back to the videos on YouTube for the topics you want.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE!

On sale for just $5 till Dec. 28th

NOTE: The price of all webinar notes will increase on Jan. 1st (I haven’t raised prices in 2 years). So, if you are missing the notes from any webinars, grab them before the end of the year!!

* * * * * * *

In the webinar I mentioned that I sometimes find inspiration from Pinterest
(especially for composite images), and that I have an “Inspirations” board that you can check out.
Find me on Pinterest at: www.pinterest.com/meredithimages and find the Inspirations Board HERE!

My Annual Christmas Gift
to my Readers!

For the fourth year, I am giving away a set of textures to my blog and newsletter readers! Like in the past, they are geared towards the holidays with red, green, gold and silver textures. However, I find I use many of these year-round.

This set is available through the Peacock Studio – CLICK HERE to go to the set. Add it to your cart (it’s at $0), and check out! You’ll get an email from the system with the download links (2 zipped files).

This gift is available free until December 31st at midnight EDT. After that, it becomes a regular-priced set in the store at $15!

TEXTURE RETIREMENT SALE!

At this point, I have 93 Texture Sets in the Peacock Studio store!!! I am retiring 30 SETS to make room for new products in 2023! AND…I’m retiring the 5 oldest Sunday Sampler Collections (Dec. 2015-June 2018 with 70-78 textures per set!). Yep, I’ve been doing the Sunday Sampler for SEVEN YEARS!!

Don’t miss this chance to grab these at bargain clearance prices! Once they are gone, they’re gone (I do not bring back old sets)!

NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 30TH

70% OFF RETIRING SETS!!

CLICK HERE to go to the PEACOCK STUDIO STORE!

(No coupon needed – prices have been adjusted in the store)

AND…RETIREMENT SALE OF ROCKY’S DESIGNS!

Since earlier this year, I’ve been hosting my friend, Shelly Roy’s “Rocky Designs” scrapping kits (can also be used to accent photos, and create digital frames) in the Peacock Studio Store. As of Dec. 31st they will no longer be available on my site (she may list them in other places), and she’s offering a huge 75% OFF discount on all kits!

CHECK THEM OUT IN THE PEACOCK STUDIO HERE!
And use the code Shelly75 at checkout!

COMING SOON!
Route 66 Photo Workshop in 2023

IS ROUTE 66 ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?

After our great road trip to Arizona and stopping at some of the cool places along Route 66 after we got through Oklahoma City, Dave & I decided we needed to do a Route 66 Workshop!!

It’s still in the planning stages, but we’re looking at renting a 12 passenger van – with a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 8 workshop attendees plus Dave and me – so we’ll have room for luggage and gear. We’ll meet up in St. Louis and follow Route 66 to Needles, CA. The workshop will include travel in the van, all accommodations throughout the workshop, a complimentary welcome dinner, and admission to any museums/attractions.

You’ll just need to cover other meals and travel to St. Louis and home from Las Vegas, NV (we’ll take everyone to the airport the day after the workshop ends).

This workshop will be limited to 8 attendees – and we’ll need 6 to make it work! We’re looking at Nov. 3-10 for the workshop, with travel home on the 11th.

If you are interested, let me know – I’m starting a list!! Email me at Hazel@MeredithImages.com

DETAILS COMING IN JANUARY!!

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA!

Not sure what to get the photographer in your life (or give the hint to your spouse/significant other)?
How about a gift certificate from Meredith Images?
You can use it towards workshops, tutoring, courses or products! Any amount available.

Contact me at Hazel@MeredithImages.com and we’ll get you set up!
I’ll email a printable certificate for you to present!

Photoshop Watercolor Actions Bundle

The latest product from my friend Gavin is his new PS Watercolor Actions & Software Bundle!

CLICK HERE TO WATCH A 90-SECOND DEMO
AND GET YOUR COPY!

More Freebies from
Creative Fabrica!

Creative Fabrica is at it again with more great FREEBIES!!
They will be sharing THREE NEW FREE BUNDLES EVERY WEEK from Dec. 5th-24th!

Launched Dec. 19th – The FREE Sweet Watercolor BundleCLICK HERE

Launched Dec. 21st – The FREE Cute Crafty Fonts & Clipart Bundle – CLICK HERE!

Launching Dec. 24th – The FREE Adorable Watercolor Bundle – CLICK HERE!

AND…A special from Dec. 25th to Jan. 5th…

Get a year’s access to THOUSANDS of resources

for just $4.99/month (Billed at $59 per year)!

CLICK HERE DURING THE SPECIAL DATES TO SAVE!

The 5th Virtual Creative Photography Conference
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

If you’ve joined us for one or more of the
first 4 Conferences, you know what a
great bargain they are at just $39!

Why wait?
Register now for the 5th Conference
Feb. 25-26, 2023!

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 LINE-UP IS COMPLETE!!

Click the speaker name below for detailed bio and class descriptions
(Still getting info in!)

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)
Topic TBA

Hazel Meredith (TN)
Topics TBA

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Just $39

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

Sunday Sampler Dec. 18

Sorry I didn’t get an “Around the Web” Post out this week. It wasn’t a good week – website issues…other technical issues…holiday stress. Hopefully this week will be better!

Also, this will be the last Sunday Sampler of 2022! I’m taking some much-needed time off to spend with hubby and our friends. I will get a mid-week post done as I am running some Texture Retirements Sale (see below)!!

Today’s Sunday Sampler began as tree bark! Modified in Topaz Studio 2 (Impression), then with gradient maps! Enjoy!

Next Webinar

THIS WEEK!
Tuesday, December 20 at 4:00 p.m. (EST)

“Best Tips & Tricks of 2022 and
New Inspiration for A New Year!”

Join me as I recap some cool tips and tricks from this year’s webinars,
and give you some new inspiration for 2023!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

AND…

I finally have the notes ready for this week’s webinar!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE!

On sale for just $5 till Dec. 28th

My Annual Christmas Gift
to my Readers!

For the fourth year, I am giving away a set of textures to my blog and newsletter readers! Like in the past, they are geared towards the holidays with red, green, gold and silver textures. However, I find I use many of these year-round.

This set is available through the Peacock Studio – CLICK HERE to go to the set. Add it to your cart (it’s at $0), and check out! You’ll get an email from the system with the download links (2 zipped files).

This gift is available free until December 31st at midnight EDT. After that, it becomes a regular-priced set in the store at $15!

TEXTURE RETIREMENT SALE!

At this point, I have 93 Texture Sets in the Peacock Studio store!!! I am retiring 30 SETS to make room for new products in 2023! AND…I’m retiring the 5 oldest Sunday Sampler Collections (Dec. 2015-June 2018 with 70-78 textures per set!). Yep, I’ve been doing the Sunday Sampler for SEVEN YEARS!!

Don’t miss this chance to grab these at bargain clearance prices! Once they are gone, they’re gone (I do not bring back old sets)!

NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 30TH

70% OFF RETIRING SETS!!

CLICK HERE to go to the PEACOCK STUDIO STORE!

(No coupon needed – prices have been adjusted in the store)

COMING SOON!
Route 66 Photo Workshop in 2023

IS ROUTE 66 ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?

After our great road trip to Arizona and stopping at some of the cool places along Route 66 after we got through Oklahoma City, Dave & I decided we needed to do a Route 66 Workshop!!

It’s still in the planning stages, but we’re looking at renting a 12 passenger van – with a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 8 workshop attendees plus Dave and me – so we’ll have room for luggage and gear. We’ll meet up in St. Louis and follow Route 66 to Needles, CA. The workshop will include travel in the van, all accommodations throughout the workshop, a complimentary welcome dinner, and admission to any museums/attractions.

You’ll just need to cover other meals and travel to St. Louis and home from Las Vegas, NV (we’ll take everyone to the airport the day after the workshop ends).

This workshop will be limited to 8 attendees – and we’ll need 6 to make it work! We’re looking at Nov. 3-10 for the workshop, with travel home on the 11th.

If you are interested, let me know – I’m starting a list!! Email me at Hazel@MeredithImages.com

DETAILS COMING IN JANUARY!!

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA!

Not sure what to get the photographer in your life (or give the hint to your spouse/significant other)?
How about a gift certificate from Meredith Images?
You can use it towards workshops, tutoring, courses or products! Any amount available.

Contact me at Hazel@MeredithImages.com and we’ll get you set up!
I’ll email a printable certificate for you to present!

Holiday Sale from DxO Software

If you haven’t yet purchased the new PhotoLab 6, ViewPoint 4 or Nik Collection 5, head to the DxO site HERE and save some $$. If you purchase two or more programs, you will save 30% on each program! That includes upgrades as well as new purchases! So don’t miss the last sale of the season! Grab your deals now!

CLICK HERE to SAVE 30% on 2 or more products!

Sale ends December 31, 2022

More Freebies from
Creative Fabrica!

Creative Fabrica is at it again with more great FREEBIES!!
They will be sharing THREE NEW FREE BUNDLES EVERY WEEK from Dec. 5th-24th!

Here are the FREEBIES from the past week!

Launched Dec. 12th – The FREE Cute & Playful Font BundleCLICK HERE

Launched Dec. 14th – The FREE 3D Craft Bundle – CLICK HERE!

Launched Dec. 17th – The FREE Youngtype Studio Font Bundle – CLICK HERE!

The 5th Virtual Creative Photography Conference
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

If you’ve joined us for one or more of the
first 4 Conferences, you know what a
great bargain they are at just $39!

Why wait?
Register now for the 5th Conference
Feb. 25-26, 2023!

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 LINE-UP IS COMPLETE!!

Click the speaker name below for detailed bio and class descriptions
(Still getting info in!)

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)
Topic TBA

Hazel Meredith (TN)
Topics TBA

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Just $39

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