Recent content by chazp1979

Hey Claire - I just use colour dodge and carefully go around the edges using a smaller brush and do the larger areas with a larger brush.. just takes a bit of practice (oh and I crop first - saves on wasted pp) Charlotte xxxxxxx aka the friend who got you into this situation in the first...

Isn't low key just a general term for a image with a high level of black on the histogram?

Good idea for the macbook...best of both worlds! Thanks for the recommendation about applecare. Another selling point for apple is the aftercare service you get if you need. I currently have a Nissin Di866 flash as it got rave reviews and cheaper than the 580EX and it is doing a great job...

Thanks! The reason for posting is that I dont want to have a major upgrade every year - I would only go out and buy everything if it were properly justified...Although you can see from my line up of equipment that I need to definately spend on lenses and computer. I personally would prefer a...

Thank you Martin - sound advice - good to get things back into perspective before running off in all directions! Charlotte

Thank you!! There is just so much out there - so many choices and so difficult to know where to start.... I definately need to invest in a couple more lenses so will have a look at your suggestions. Regarding the computer side of things, I hear so much about the iMac but I would have to...

Hi All I am at the stage in my photography when I think I need to take the plunge as far as equipment is concerned. I have recently completed a City & Guilds Level 1 in photo image capture with a Distinction and am now just starting level 2. My future aim is to work for myself professionally...

WOW you look great well done!!! I am in the process of trying to loose the 7lbs I have put on in the last year.....I had lost over 3 stone since my children were born, but 7lbs crept on over christmas and stayed on boooo! Now I am struggling to fit into the clothes I wore last summer and I...

Thank you! Looks like that solved the problem - Adobe transferred all my recent Raw files over so all good :) I really appreciate all the help :thumbs: Charlotte x

Version 7 - ohhhh I did not know about this .... thank you!! Where would I find it - can I download from Adobe?? Charlotte x

Thank you Jamie - thats the way I imagine it should work as all of my previous JPEG files have done this....I will keep fiddling around... I have always uploaded my files directly to windows photo gallery and then just dragged the image across or opened the file from photoshop .... the Raw...

Hi All I have just taken my first lot of shots as RAW files, and I am a bit lost as to how I... a) save them as JPEG b) transfer them into PS elements I have downloaded the Canon Raw software, and the pictures are showing in my windows photo gallery, but when I try and drag them into...