3 Tips on How to Create Your Own Coffee Table Book

I’m the sole photographer of 17 photo books, a few of which I wrote. My favorite is Wind, Sand and Silence: Travels with Africa’s Last Nomads, published in 1992 by Chronicle Books. It’s a revised and expanded compilation of five illustrated articles I did many years...

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...

The Downside of Stock Photography

As with everything, there’s a downside to selling your photos through an agency, too. One such downside is they might be used in a way you don’t like. For instance, if you have strong religious beliefs, or political position, your photos are not limited to your point...

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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