CREATIVE PHOTO FOLK

Transform your photos into exciting art THAT SELLS
using in-camera tricks and Photoshop techniques

Fiber optic light painting Aug 25, 2023

In this creative in-camera photography tutorial I'll show you how to use and move specialty fiber/fibre optic light painting brushes to add chaotic light and colour to everyday objects.

 A fun...

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Neon effects Aug 12, 2023

In this week's creative editing tutorial I'll show you how to create neon special effects in Photoshop so you can add a touch of magic to your creations. 

We'll look at three variations -...
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Refraction creative photography project Aug 01, 2023

Is refraction photography one of those projects you've been meaning to try but haven't got around to yet? Now's your chance!

This week I'm sharing my setup for capturing the magic of light and...

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Pop up 3D photo effect Jul 17, 2023

At Creative Photo Folk we're all about transforming your photos into art so they stop the scroll and make your photos more desirable to buyers.

In this week's tutorial you'll learn a fun way to...

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Lightbulb on tablet creative photography project Jul 10, 2023

Once upon a time someone photographed a lightbulb sitting on an iPad and sent photographers into a frenzy attempting this trick themselves. This is a classic example of a technique that’s so...

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Pixel Stretch Effect Jul 03, 2023

The Pixel Stretch Effect is a super effective way to add dynamic colour and interest to a portrait that portrays some movement (but it can be used in other creative ways too).

In this easy to...

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Folded book pages creative photography project Jun 19, 2023

Explore this at home creative photography trick featuring folded book pages, backlit with a flash. If you love to read then you may find a soft spot for this 'novel' idea!

 

 

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Mirrored animals in Photoshop Jun 05, 2023
Fantastic beasts and where to find them?
 
In Photoshop of course! Learn how to put your pet, zoo or wildlife photos to good use by creating surreal monsters.
 
To achieve this...
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Ring on book heart shaped shadow May 29, 2023

Explore a favourite creative photography project and popular idea for wedding photography – the ring on book heart shaped shadow and then some creative variations using a mug and a pair of...

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Create the Twirl Effect with Photoshop May 15, 2023

The Twirl Effect is one of those editing projects where you can follow a specific formula and create something marvelous without spending months learning Photoshop first.

I see lots of newer...

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Ice lit with gels May 10, 2023

In this creative photography project I'll show you how to light a block of ice with coloured gels for unique macro shots of frozen bubbles.

 

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Artistic orbs in Photoshop Apr 24, 2023

In this creative photography project you'll learn how to use Photoshop to distort your photos into circular orbs - a simple technique that is fun to do with intriguing results.

 

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