I've been doing more experimenting with a painterly look on my images. The idea is to make the images more artistic by combining standard, retouched images with a paint filter, followed by use of the mixer brush and added brush strokes in Photoshop. Here's an example of my latest with the before and after just below it.
Now that I've completely revamped my primary website (www.cmartcreations.com) and this blog, it's time to start posting again. For this post I thought I would share the software tools I used most often for all of my image post-processing. Here's the breakdown in priority order...
1. Adobe Photoshop CC This is the granddaddy of them all and my most often used "tool" and my favorite. It's the most powerful and allows for the most creativity. And, if it doesn't have something I need, I can always add plug-ins, fonts, create my own brushes and just about anything else. Since I have a photography business on the side, I have no issue spending the $9.99 per month for the Photography package since it comes with Lightroom.
Getting back to where it all started with cheer photography only this time with more experience and creativity at my disposal. Thanks to the boys and girls of Mason High School. Don't forget to visit me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, or email me at info@cmartcreations.com
Created this more artistic composition in photoshop after completing the Creative B&W Photo Artistry course by Sebastian Michaels. Although not black and white, I did use many of the techniques.
Here's a compilation of some of my photo shoots over the past year. I mainly do natural light photography although I've also done a few headshot sessions using off camera flash and softboxes. I also do quite a bit of photoshop work, mostly composites.
You can also check out more of my work at any of the links on this page.
If interested, just email me at info@cmartcreations.com