digital textures for photographers

Digital Textures for Photographers

Textures are my favorite way to add interest to an image. Textures can be used to enhance a background, create atmosphere & depth, develop a mood or feeling and give an artistic effect to an image. Textures are digital image files of  the surface of materials or objects. When used photographically the original object or
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personal branding and headshot of glass artist Sarah Hall by photographer Alana Lee

Headshots & branding photos for Order of Canada recipient Sarah Hall

I was recently contacted by world renowned glass artist Sarah Hall. She was preparing a press release to announce her appointment to the Order of Canada and required some updated professional headshots. Sarah saw one of my ads in Watershed Magazine and was drawn to my unique style of photography that uses lighting and color
a close up of apple blossoms used on a digital photography background

Portrait featured in Vogue Italia

Congratulations to Miss Crosby whose portrait has been featured in the online PhotoVogue photography gallery of Vogue Italia ! This makes my heart especially happy because this young lady is SO beautiful, inside and out and she deserves this so much! To have your portrait featured in Vogue Italia is kind of a big deal.
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floral peony wall art decorating a modern farmhouse office with crystal chandelier

Use Floral Art to Decorate Interiors

Floral prints and motifs have been a favorite interior design trend throughout the ages. From the rich toned classical floral paintings of the old masters to modern art – flowers have always been prominent and beloved decor theme. From fabric, to wallpaper, to fresh floral arrangements there are so many ways to use floral art
vintage painterly style botanical background image of peony flowers

How To Use Digital Backgrounds, Overlays and Textures For Photography

Why use digital backgrounds in Photoshop? Using digital backgrounds, overlays and textures is a great way to add interest to your photography images, without the expense of purchasing backdrops or requiring a tonne of space to store your fabric or canvas backdrops. By using overlays, textures and digital backgrounds you can also change the overall
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Rise International Photography Awards 2019

Rise International Photography Awards

The Rise International Photography Awards celebrate photographers from across the world. Founded by Kelly Brown – Little Pieces Photography the awards aim to encourage photographers to strive for excellence, and provide them with feedback from qualified and experienced photography judges. The 2019 results are in and I’m proud to have received 3 silvers and a bronze award. Even more