Istanbul Stock Photo Shoot List

As I type this issue, the air above the Atlantic Ocean is deep, cobalt blue. That’s pretty much all I can see from my plane window. Our Istanbul Expedition begins on Sunday and I’m SO excited to explore such an ancient, culture-rich city, camera-in-hand, with a group...

Photoshop Tip: How to Make Eyes Sparkle in Photos

Even the most gorgeous pair of eyes can use a little help in Photoshop to bring out their “sparkle.” Take a look at these baby blues, before and after about 5 minutes in Photoshop: Before Photoshop (already gorgeous): After Photoshop (Ooooooh, stormy!): I did this...

Photoshop Tips: Using the Mona Lisa to Improve Your Photos

Ladies and Gentlemen, for my next Photoshop trick, I introduce my lovely assistant, Mona: What does a famous painting such as the Mona Lisa have to do with Photoshop?  Well, let’s say you have a pretty blah-looking photo, such as this one: The color is kind of drab...

A Quick Fix: How to Apply Make-Up in Photoshop

Take a look at this photo: You and I see a beautiful girl with a serene look on her face… But I can almost guarantee you that the only thing she’ll see in this photo is the fact that her skin is too oily. Luckily, it takes about two minutes to zap that shine and...

Stock Photo Rejection: Three Tips for Dealing with it

New stock successes come in weekly on the Breakfast Stock Club Facebook page and in my in-box. If you’re still not a member, you can sign up now here. Here’s a good one, with a great keywording tip: “I have photos on four stock websites under the name joyfnp.  The...

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