Latest articles by James Paterson
VIDEO Learn how to get to grips with the spectacular AI-powered Landscape Mixer tool in Adobe Photoshop CC
VIDEO You might think it’s as simple as lighting the subject from behind, but there’s more to backlighting than meets the eye
VIDEO Use mist to help form striking landscapes
VIDEO Transform everyday street scenes into evocative works of art with surprisingly simple techniques
VIDEO Combine long exposures with flash for an eye-catching slow-speed sync effect to create motion-filled sports shots
VIDEO Stop shooting inferior interiors – improve your framing, lighting and editing with our 'insider' guide
VIDEO Beat diffraction by image blending a starburst shot at f/22 and two f/8 exposures to maximize sharpness
VIDEO Learn the fundamentals of layers and masks, and create simple yet convincing composites
VIDEO Forget selections and masks: use Blend Options in Affinity Photo to create incredible composites instead
VIDEO Create stunning shapes and glowing effects with simple Affinity Photo skills to add pizazz to your portraits
VIDEO Use clipping in Affinity Photo to position one layer inside the shape of another, while taking advantage of 15 FREE textures
VIDEO Create the look of a 19th-century wet plate in Affinity Photo with editing tricks and our free borders
VIDEO Use layer masking and subtle shadows in Affinity Photo to create striking circles with vibrant colours
VIDEO Get to grips with Adobe CC's powerful Adaptive Presets in Lightroom and Photoshop’s Camera Raw
VIDEO Learn to use creative clipping masks to craft a dynamic digital effect in Adobe Photoshop CC
VIDEO Explore the powerful features that lurk within the simple-to-use yet invaluable Crop tool
VIDEO Learn the key features of this fun Photoshop tool and create stunning painterly effects
VIDEO Learn to use your existing photo-editing skills on moving images to create a natural-looking and striking aesthetic
VIDEO Learn how to perfect Colorize, this spookily good filter in Adobe Photoshop CC
TUTORIAL Here's how to get creative with your baby photography and create stunning composite images
VIDEO Restore your old prints and bring them back to life using layer skills in Affinity Photo
VIDEO James Paterson gets creative with flower composites and layer blending skills in Affinity Photo... and it’s far easier than it looks
VIDEO Combine two different focal lengths with a mix of shooting and Photoshop skills for perfectly balanced compositions
