James Paterson
The lead technique writer on Digital Camera Magazine, PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine and N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine, James is a fantastic general practice photographer with an enviable array of skills across every genre of photography.
Whether it's flash photography techniques like stroboscopic portraits, astrophotography projects like photographing the Northern Lights, or turning sound into art by making paint dance on a set of speakers, James' tutorials and projects are as creative as they are enjoyable.
He's also a wizard at the dark arts of Photoshop, Lightroom and Affinity Photo, and is capable of some genuine black magic in the digital darkroom, making him one of the leading authorities on photo editing software and techniques.
Latest articles by James Paterson
Liquify faces with Affinity Photo
By N-Photo, James Paterson published
VIDEO Use the Liquify Persona to transform a portrait into an exaggerated caricature
Get creative with composites in Affinity Photo
By N-Photo, James Paterson published
VIDEO Learn how to use key montaging skills and craft incredible composite images with ease
Fix faces with a flourish in Affinity Photo
By N-Photo, James Paterson published
VIDEO Transform a portrait into a series of swirls with simple masks and shadows in Affinity Photo
FREE Photoshop brush adds realistic mist to your landscapes!
By James Paterson last updated
TUTORIAL Transform your landscapes from bright sunshine to moody mist with our free custom Photoshop CC brush
Essential retouching techniques in Affinity Photo: beautify your portraits
By N-Photo, James Paterson published
VIDEO Remove blemishes, soften skin and enhance tones with Affinity Photo’s tools
Change your clothes in Affinity Photo
By N-Photo, James Paterson published
VIDEO Swap the colour of clothes and add patterns with selections and masks in Affinity Photo
Create beautiful monochrome photos in Photoshop CC
By James Paterson published
TUTORIAL Discover how you can utilise the best monochrome tools and settings for your portraits in Lightroom and Photoshop CC
Capture stunning abstract photography using paint and Photoshop
By James Paterson published
NEWS Fancy some abstract photography to hang on your walls? This project using paint, water and Photoshop is just the ticket
Recolor backdrops for your portraits the easy way in Photoshop CC
By James Paterson published
TUTORIAL Selectively shift the color of a backdrop, or anything else you like, using some handy tips and tricks in Photoshop CC
Home photography ideas: Toy soldiers doing battle with light painting!
By James Paterson last updated
HOME PROJECTS Paint toys with light and add a touch of smoke, to create a miniature scene on an epic scale
How to create a double exposure effect in Affinity Photo: layer blending secrets
By N-Photo, James Paterson last updated
VIDEO Here's how to create a quick and easy double exposure effect in Affinity Photo using layers and layer blending creatively
Replace a lacklustre sky in Affinity Photo: how to transform your landscape shots
By N-Photo, James Paterson last updated
VIDEO How to composite photos together in Affinity Photo with essential selection and masking skills
Create vibrant HDR images in Affinity Photo with merge and tone mapping tools
By N-Photo, James Paterson last updated
VIDEO Use the powerful HDR Merge command to create and tone-map detail-rich HDR images from bracketed exposures
Clean up skin the easy way in Affinity Photo: portrait enhancement made easy
By N-Photo, James Paterson last updated
VIDEO Use Affinity Photo’s dedicated Frequency Separation command to improve skin and retouch faces
Paint an abstract portrait in Affinity Photo using the powerful Brush tool
By N-Photo, James Paterson last updated
VIDEO Use the powerful Affinity Photo Brush tool to create abstract portraits and many other striking image effects
Clean up backgrounds in Affinity Photo: how to remove unwanted objects
By N-Photo, James Paterson last updated
VIDEO Use the powerful retouching tools in Affinity Photo to fix a messy background without leaving a trace!
Get the wet plate look in Affinity Photo using image layers and textures
By N-Photo, James Paterson last updated
VIDEO Transform images with Affinity Photo to create a the beautifully timeless look of a vintage photograph
Master Live Filters in Affinity Photo and create re-editable non-destructive effects!
By N-Photo, James Paterson last updated
VIDEO Enhance a dull-looking landscape with the ‘live filter’ feature in Serif’s powerful, low-cost image editor
Six tips to enhance a landscape in Affinity Photo: contrast, clarity, drama and details
By N-Photo, James Paterson last updated
Video Quickly boost your outdoor photographs with half-a-dozen essential editing tips in Affinity Photo
How to reduce noise in Affinity Photo: using the Denoise tool selectively
By N-Photo, James Paterson last updated
VIDEO Here's how to create a quick and easy double exposure effect in Affinity Photo using layers and layer blending creatively
RAW editing with Affinity Photo
By N-Photo, James Paterson last updated
VIDEO See how to enhance landscapes with Affinity Photo's powerful RAW editing tools
How to Focus Merge with Affinity Photo
By N-Photo, James Paterson last updated
VIDEO Discover how to use Affinity Photo’s focus stacking command for detail-rich macro shots
Get the moody monochrome look in Affinity Photo: split toning explained
By N-Photo, James Paterson last updated
Video Create punchy black-and- white effects and gorgeous split-toned photos with Affinity Photo’s powerful Develop Persona
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