Beyond Digital Photography

Beyond Digital Photography: Transforming Photos into Fine Art with Photoshop and Painter

Showing by example is a fantastic way to learn, particularly with talents like Jolley. In order to appreciate this work, you must first just see some of the extraordinary art that actually becomes easy with the right tutorials.

Child painting by Donal Jolley 

Join in 'conversations' with Jolley about some of the superbly gentle treatments given to digital photos, transforming them into high, fine arts. Jolley chats about this image:

Is it getting more difficult to believe news photos these days?

Is it getting more difficult to believe news photos these days?

Most people haven't noticed, but it's getting more and more difficult to recognize reality in photographic journalism. While the unwary public soaks up newspaper and broadcast news reports which show stark photography, those of us who know what can be done with today's software are taking a more careful look. A recent photo in the local newspaper editorialized the aftermath of a house fire. Most people looked at the story it told. I saw it -- but I also saw the affects of over-sharpening and was alerted that the image had been manipulated. As a journalist myself, I've come to scrutinize the images as much as the content.

 

3 Steps You Must Take For Branding Your Business

The competition among businesses is growing fast with each passing day thanks to the digital world. Each day thousands of start-ups are given birth but sadly not many of them can survive for an extended period of time. Therefore, it has become necessary for each brand to earn significance in order to stay longer in the game.  Following are 3 steps every business needs to take to earn prominence and attract most users.