Create a Minimal Photography Portfolio in Photoshop

After chatting to Mark Jaworski, a New York based photographer last week, I thought I’d create a Photography Portfolio layout. As per usual, it’s a minimal, functional affair and should be a nice “quick loader” for Google. It assumes you have a basic working knowledge of Photoshop. Read?

Photoshop Video Tutorial: Split Screen Editing

I thought that today I’d try a video tutorial. I chose the topic of split screen editing, as I’ve been creating buttons this week and split screen editing is a real lifesaver. If you’re fed up with zooming in and out to appreciate your fine details edits, then fear no more… Read?

How to create a Vignette in Photoshop using Adjustment Layers

This week for my Photoshop Basics, I thought I’d show you the method I use to create vignettes. Please note that this method only works with CS4 upwards. Open up our image and lets go! Read?

How to create your own custom brushes in Photoshop

I thought that I’d do a series of Photoshop tutorials for beginners. We’re all one once, and we all appreciate those little tips and tricks, so here I am.

I thought I’d kick things off with a super short tutorial on how to create your very own custom brushes. Read?

Why every freelancer needs a Gravatar, or how to establish your online identity

How many times have you gone into your favourite forum, read a great article and left your comment in the hope that some-one, just some-one might;

A: Read your comment. – B: Click through to your profile and hopefully your website.

The chances of this happening lessen somewhat if you don’t have a Gravatar. Unless you’re a demon with the quill and draw people in with your witty, informed comments, then you will probably just blend in with the crowd. Read?

Tutorial: How to create a vintage look business card in Photoshop

Welcome all, today I thought I’d show you how I created my current business card. Any freelance designer needs a real world business card. Contrary to popular belief, us freelancers do sometimes leave the house, if only to stretch our legs. I have included the PSD template at the end of this post. Feel free to adapt the file as you choose. Read?

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Hello! My name’s Nathan Powell and this is my blog! I’m a web designer, father, Mac user and now avid blogger.

I design bespoke websites for small businesses and individuals. I have an entrepreneurial spirit and love a challenge.

If you’d like to get in touch for any reason you can find me sitting squarely infront of my Mac.

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