Check Your Masks

Often when making Layer Masks with selections created by using tools such as Channel Pulls, Color Range, or even the Magic Wand holes can be left behind that can cause problems in your image. Here’s a quick tutorial discussing a technique I use to make sure my...

Subaru with John Marian

Here’s a shot I just finished working on with long time car photographer John Marian. This was one of two shots I worked on for John that had to be turned around on a very short deadline as his client’s agency, The Designory in Long Beach, had several...
Digital Compositing Secrets Workshop

Digital Compositing Secrets Workshop

Upcoming APA-LA Events Photography WorkshopsDigital Compositing Secrets with Dennis Dunbar ©Colin McGuireDigital Compositing Secrets with Dennis DunbarThe goal when digital retouching is to create an image so seamless that no one notices the magic that...

Bringing out the Sun with Bob Stevens

Last winter I had the pleasure of working on location with photographer Bob Stevens as he shot all over Southern California for Lincoln highlighting their latest line of luxury SUVs. After shooting in locations from downtown LA to the mountains above Santa Barbara the...