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

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Use flash to create beautifully lit sunset portraits at dusk, even if the sun doesn't appear!

By James Paterson, PhotoPlus Published
VIDEO Use the powerful tools in Photoshop CC and make powerful local adjustments to bring out the best in your landscapes

By James Paterson, PhotoPlus Published
VIDEO Create a movie poster superhero-look by mastering Photoshop CC's blending modes and utilizing special effects

By James Paterson, PhotoPlus Published
VIDEO Use Photoshop CC to take full control of the color palette in your pictures using the LAB mode

By James Paterson, PhotoPlus Published
VIDEO Add a focal point to a shot using masks, blends and a few simple selection and toning tricks in Photoshop CC

By James Paterson, PhotoPlus Published
VIDEO Use these essential tools in Lightroom and Photoshop to enhance almost every landscape photograph

By James Paterson, PhotoPlus Published
VIDEO Polish portraits to perfection with these straightforward Photoshop skills and our fantastic FREE Actions

By James Paterson, PhotoPlus Published
VIDEO Use filters to mimic tilt shift in Photoshop CC and totally transform your landscapes

By James Paterson, PhotoPlus Published
VIDEO Discover how you can create a fantastical composite image and learn a host of essential Photoshop CC skills

By James Paterson, PhotoPlus Published
VIDEO Discover how to use the Pen tool in Photoshop to craft incredible composite images

By James Paterson, PhotoPlus Published
VIDEO Learn how to retouch skin in Photoshop CC with a combination of clever tools and filter effects for beautiful results

By James Paterson, PhotoPlus Published
VIDEO Create fantastic composite images with the use of blending modes in Photoshop CC

By James Paterson, PhotoPlus Published
VIDEO Learn how to dodge and burn in Photoshop, along with other tonal tricks to boost your photographs

By James Paterson, PhotoPlus Published
VIDEO Breathe new life into old prints! Restore and colorize photos using a series of straightforward Photoshop CC skills

By James Paterson, PhotoPlus Published
TUTORIAL Discover how to create this fun painterly effect in Photoshop CC, and learn a whole raft of key editing skills along the way

By James Paterson, PhotoPlus Published
TUTORIAL Add a splash to your pet portraits with Photoshop CC by combining images to add effects

By James Paterson, PhotoPlus Published
VIDEO Add extra punch to low contrast scenes with the Dehaze command in Photoshop and Lightroom Classic CC

By James Paterson, PhotoPlus Published
VIDEO Stitch multiple exposures together into a ultra wide view to show off immense detail in your vistas

By James Paterson, PhotoPlus Published
VIDEO Want to cut out hair in Photoshop? Select hair quickly and easily with this video tutorial

By James Paterson, PhotoPlus Published
VIDEO Discover a host of tonal tricks in Adobe Camera Raw that boost dull colours and enhance fine details in your photographs

By James Paterson, PhotoPlus Published
VIDEO Transform any photograph into a unique digital painting ready to hang on the wall with Photoshop CC's Mixer Brush

By James Paterson, PhotoPlus Published
TUTORIAL Tease hidden details from shadows and highlights in Raw images in Photoshop CC for perfectly balanced landscapes

By James Paterson, PhotoPlus Published
TUTORIAL Make your images razor-sharp with a few adjustments in Adobe's powerful Lightroom and Photoshop CC programs
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