by Melissa Gibson
I know I’ve mentioned this before and I’m certain you all know this by now, but  I really dig Adobe Photoshop Elements.  If you are a beginner looking for editing software, this is the one for you.  On the other hand, if you are more advanced in your photography journey, this may also be the software for you.  In fact, I know loads of extremely talented photographers who use Elements.  It is an editing program that is highly(…)

by Melissa Gibson

Blogging has become an important part of businesses, but also a fun little hobby for people like myself.  You can showcase your latest work, your child’s art and recent happenings in your life.  Perhaps you own a business blog where you post images and advice for clients.  Maybe you have a how-to blog that includes tips and crafts for the home. Or?  You could be like me, and have a personal blog where you post images and stories(…)

by Melissa Gibson
I am a mom and I am a photographer.  Since I am not a business owner, I am a considered a “hobbyist”.  However, I am not “just a hobbyist”.

I am an artist.

Even more than an artist?

I am a storyteller.

Seven months before my first girl was born, I was writing about her.  I wrote letters to her in her own journal.  Skipping by my old personal journal to now jot down notes about her life instead.  I remember putting(…)

Today we’re bringing you another ‘peek inside’ of one of our fabulous CMteam members!  This time, we get to learn a little more about one of our newest Mentors and Photoshop Elements guru Melissa Gibson.  If you’re already a member of the Clickin Moms photography forum then you’re familiar with Melissa and her kind, honest, helpful, and funny personality.  And today, we’re pleased that everyone gets a little dose of Melissa to brighten their day!
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by Melissa Gibson
Oftentimes, during a session, someone is either not looking at the camera or is making a goofy face.  With my little ones?  It’s more than likely a goofy face.  However, no worries!  If you have a good handle on how to swap heads in Photoshop Elements (aka PSE) you’ll have a little less stress when you’re editing the session.  This is a really handy editing tip that you’ll love to use.

Keep in mind, this isn’t just used for(…)

by Melissa Gibson
Have you searched and searched for the perfect storyboard for your blog?  I know I have.  I remember looking for just the right template for my images and always ended up making purchases that I didn’t really need.  In the end, I’d only use one template out of the ten that came in the bundle.

How frustrating!

Did you know that you can make custom collage templates in PSE?

Here’s how you can create your own storyboards for use in printing(…)

There are multiple ways to convert to black and white, some more complex than others.  Today, we’re going to look at using the gradient map and levels to achieve the conversion you want in Photoshop Elements.  And who better to share their method than Elements guru and CMmentor Melissa Gibson?!  Melissa is going to share her quick and easy steps to get a breathtaking black and white!
converting to black and white in photoshop elements
by Melissa Gibson
There are several factors that(…)

While Photoshop CS and Photoshop Elements have many of the same features, those features are not located in the same places within each program.  This makes it difficult for someone editing in Elements to follow along with a CS tutorial and, let’s face it, there’s not a lot of Elements tutorials out there.  Today we have CMpro Melissa Gibson, who edits solely in Photoshop Elements, on the blog to share with us her typical editing steps.
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