Adobe Photoshop: An introduction

Adobe Photoshop is by far the most loved image editing software available today. Having been around for more than 20yrs now, everyone knows about it, most of us have used it at some point or the other and a huge number of those reading this, already have some version of it installed on their computer. Yet, despite the enormous market & huge learning resources available, Photoshop is many a times, misunderstood, taken for granted & underrated by photographers and artists. So we bring you this special series where we will be discussing Photoshop, its available toolset and their optimum utilization.

In the coming days, we will also explore various Photoshop’ing methods in detail including various keyboard shortcuts for quickly working around your images. Before we move to tools, commands and techniques, let us first understand the Photoshop Workspace better.

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The art of creative backlighting

Beginners are often told that shooting directly into light can never yield good photographs. But intermediate or advanced photographers can harness the magical qualities of backlighting to create fantastic images. When well executed, backlighting can make your pictures look dramatic and visually impactful.

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Photo by Ajay Verma | Fotosocial

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Capturing stunning family portraits

It is always a great feeling to walk away from a shoot with some stunning portraits under your belt. And when those consist of multiple faces, it is even sweeter considering how challenging family portraits can be. Here we share with you some pointers that will help you capture some beautiful family portraits.

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How to photograph eyes: The basics

Have you ever heard the phrase 'Eyes are the window to the soul'? It cannot be any truer when it comes to photography. The expressions in the eyes of a subject can make for really strong and captivating images. So here are a few pointers on how to photograph eyes well.

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Photo by Jayati Saha | Fotosocial

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Capturing water reflections: The basics

Amateur photographers often feel that photographing water reflections depends more on luck than skill. But this line of thought couldn't be further away from the truth. Sure luck has a part to play, but without the know-how all the luck in the world will fall short in helping a photographer capture the essence of a water reflection. 

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Photo by Rajeev Kashyap | Fotoflock Gallery

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