Gerry White

Working with layers in Photoshop: Layer Styles

Photoshop is one of the best photo editors around, but it can take a while to get to grips with its extensive toolset. Luckily, there are plenty of …

Tips for making Launchpad a useful app launcher for Mac

As part of Apple’s “Back to the Mac” event in late 2010, Apple introduced OS X Lion which included lots of features and user interface decisions inspired by the iPhone and iPad.<p>While much of the signature Lion design like linen and leather was replaced years later in OS X Mavericks, the Mac’s …

Three Tips to Survive With Photoshop CS6 in 2018

Though Adobe Photoshop CS6 came out more than six years ago, there are a good many people still using it in 2018. Some don’t need to upgrade, others …

How to use Bookmarks and Reading List in Safari on iPhone and iPad

Use Safari's Reading List and Bookmarks to stay up-to-date and entertained across all of your devices.Reading List is Apple's version of a …

A Lesser Known Lightroom Feature That'll Help Keep Your Photos Organized

If you come home with a lot of images from one shoot, trying to organize them all can be quite the undertaking. Luckily, Lightroom has some helpful …

Luminosity masking in Lightroom?

Lightroom now has luminosity masks?<p>There’s been some buzz the past few weeks around the new range masking feature in Adobe Camera RAW. While I …

How to use Light Mode for messages in Mail with Dark Mode on macOS Mojave

Dark Mode in macOS Mojave is really awesome, but it shines in some apps better than others. Dark Mode is excellent in iTunes and Photos where colors pop off the screen, but it can make reading more difficult in text-focused apps.<p>macOS 10.14 only gives you two options: Light Mode or Dark Mode. …

Five tips to get much more out of Apple Notes on iOS and macOS

Apple's note-taking app went from a toy to an indispensable tool when it was revamped in 2015. Yet three years on, there is still more to discover in …

7 Lightroom Secrets Photographer Pierre Lambert Says Will “Change Your Editing Life”

Here’s a great new video from photographer Pierre T. Lambert with his best Lightroom tips and tricks that he says will make a huge difference in how …

Use this quick tip to get more precise cutouts in Photoshop

When you mask an object out in Photoshop, it may happen that you miss a few spots, no matter how hard you try. In this video, Jesús Ramirez of …

How to Create an Editable Halftone Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

Have you ever seen those really cool text effects where it appears that the text was created from little dots? This look is called a “Halftone …

Take Control of Skin Tones Using Curves in Photoshop

We all know what it is like to shoot in difficult lighting situations and to end up with shots where the skin tones of your subjects just look off. …

How to Overpower the Sun With Flash

The sun is a wonderful natural lighting tool and, when used sympathetically, can help to produce stunning images. However the intense amounts of …

How to easily install open source software on macOS

Skip tracking down open source code and install the apps you need with HomebrewBefore my shift to using macOS as my daily work operating system, I …

How to Create a Cinematic Lightroom Preset for Landscape Photos

Lately, I’ve seen lots of cinematic looks on Instagram. There are mostly cold tones with a rare spark of a warm look. And so I have decided to have a …

Photography Pros Share Top Photoshop Tips

<b>Free Photography Bundle: PS actions, LR presets, photo overlays, & print templates! Get it here.</b><p>Photographers go for a great shot right out of the …

Starting Over from Scratch in Classic: Part 3

This week we wrap up my series on starting over. Be sure to read the first and second parts before this one.Collections and Publish ServicesAs I …

How to Turn Your Daytime Photos Into Night

Have you taken a photo on-location of a wonderful building and wish you could have stayed longer to capture it at night? Sometimes our schedule can …

Follow-Up To Last Monday’s “Shocking Truth About Lightroom’s HDR” Post

Hi, gang, and happy Monday. I have a follow-up to my post from last Monday titled, “The Shocking Truth About Lightroom’s HDR” (link) after hearing …

Exploring Layer Style Contours in Adobe Photoshop

Contours are those little things that most of us breeze right by when working with layer styles in Adobe Photoshop. I completely understand why this …

A Guide to Creative Toy Photography and Focus Stacking

I remember when I was a kid I used to spend hours alone in my room playing with my toys. I also remember that the best part was creating an …

How to Remove Color Fringes for Better Composites in Photoshop

Have you struggled with edge fringes when trying to cut a person out of their background in Photoshop? This great video shows you how to remove …

How to Create Captivating Eyes and Catchlights Using Photoshop

Whether you're working in a studio with a bunch of lights or outdoors with natural light, the eyes are probably one of the most important features …

How to Create an HDR Panorama in Lightroom

Hi, gang. After Monday’s post about HDR, I’ve already had the question a couple of times about how to create an HDR Pano. Luckily, it’s easier than …

How to Play YouTube Videos in Background on iPhone and iPad

Many iPhone and iPad users like to play YouTube videos in the background, often for listening to music or listening to a podcast or talk show. For …

How to remove Mac Auto Fixer virus

If you find yourself facing a suspicious pop up on your screen about updating Mac Auto Fixer, you've come to the right place.Here we go again.You …

Bland Sky? Not A Problem With This Advanced Photoshop Technique

Sometimes you have a plan to capture beautiful images outside, but the sky just doesn't want to cooperate. While you don't have control over how the …

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How to Find the ‘Sweet Spot’ of Your Lens for Sharper Photos

When it comes to purchasing a new lens there are two questions that immediately come to mind for me, how much is it and how sharp is it? Now, I know …