Simulating softbox lighting in Photoshop

Simulating softbox lighting in Photoshop

I love my strobe lights and umbrellas – they give off great light.  But sometimes I wish I had softboxes to control the spread of the light and create moodier photos.  Until I get my paws on a softbox, here’s how I fake the softbox look.

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Photoshop layer masking lets you be in 45 places at once

Photoshop layer masking lets you be in 45 places at once

In what has become a family tradition, my family and I try to do something creative for our annual Christmas card.  Last year’s effort took an extra amount of planning to make it look like it was a room filled with lots and lots of us!

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