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This is a list of all the downloadable PDF tutorials and articles on our site, sorted by date. You can also view all of our video tutorials in a similar list, or all of the Web tutorials and articles.

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Stop Glaring At Me

By Larry Becker  ·  June 10th, 2013

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Tips for using Blend Modes to solve some common problems with your images.

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Posing Playbook – Part 2

By Tamara Lackey  ·  May 13th, 2013

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Get an inside look at how to pose (and how “not” to pose) children.

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Creating an Edgy Poster Effect

By Diana Day  ·  May 7th, 2013

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Add an artistic flair to your photos with Gradient Mapping and the Filter Gallery.

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Create Photo Montages

By Erin Peloquin  ·  May 4th, 2013

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Take multiple photos and put them together to create one stunning montage that shows them all off.

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Digital Scrapbooking – Create a Scrapbook Layout

By Michelle Stelling  ·  May 2nd, 2013

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Take multiple photos and put them together to create one stunning montage that shows them all off.

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Illustrating in Elements

By Pete Collins  ·  April 30th, 2013

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Find out how to make your sketches come to life by creating colorful illustrations.

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Subscriber Showcase – May/June

By Members  ·  April 30th, 2013

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A selection of photos from our members.

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Wacom Tips for Photographers

By Matt Kloskowski  ·  April 30th, 2013

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Helpful tips for getting the most out of your Wacom Tablet.

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Making Your Own Diffuser

By Larry Becker  ·  April 30th, 2013

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Take photos like the pros and save money with this DIY diffuser.

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Integrating Lightroom and Elements

By Matt Kloskowski  ·  April 30th, 2013

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Learn how to best set up Lightroom to work with Elements so you can use them both seamlessly.

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Give Old Prints New Life

By Liz Ness  ·  September 29th, 2012

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Got old family photos slowly fading in a closet somewhere? It’s time to preserve those precious heirlooms by turning them into digital files.

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Subscriber Showcase (September/October 2012)

By Kelly  ·  September 22nd, 2012

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Presenting some of the best recent work by our readers, including a selection of winners from the May and June photo challenges.

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Merge Multiple Exposures

By Matt Kloskowski  ·  September 18th, 2012

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When a single shot doesn’t capture a scene the way you see it, shoot and blend multiple exposures to get the best of each.

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A Shot in the Dark

By Ben Long  ·  September 15th, 2012

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With these low-light tips, there’s no need to stop shooting when the sun goes down.

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Color Your World

By Lesa Snider  ·  September 11th, 2012

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Discover three simple techniques for changing the color of an object in a photo.

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Turn Photos to Sketches

By Larry Becker  ·  September 8th, 2012

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Draw attention to architectural details and other striking forms by turning portions of your photo into a line drawing.

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Banish Boring Skies

By Diana Day  ·  September 3rd, 2012

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Don’t let a dull, gray day ruin your shot. Learn how to replace the sky even when trees and other foreground elements make getting a good selection tricky.

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Elements Tips and Tricks (July/August 2012)

By Matt Kloskowski  ·  August 30th, 2012

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Learn how to erase a drop shadow, stamp out dark undereye circles, speed up Elements, change the default background color, and more.

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It’s a Small World

By Matt Kloskowski  ·  August 29th, 2012

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Make landscapes and cityscapes look like miniature-scale models
with this selective-blur technique.

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Customize Your Desktop

By Diana Day  ·  August 26th, 2012

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Beautify your computer screen while still leaving room for your desktop
icons with a custom wallpaper template.

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