Everything that could be done in the traditional darkroom can now be
done with Adobe Photoshop, making special effects that were formerly
achieved exclusively by expert darkroom technicians available to all
photographers. This technological revolution has created new challenges
as well as opportunities for increased creativity, allowing
photographers to become digital artists as well. With illustrative
photos throughout, this book details new, unexpected, and successful
techniques used by artists, illustrators, commercial photographers,
album designers, wedding photographers, portrait photographers, and
teachers. Professional and advanced amateurs will benefit from the
instructions for efficiently using the software, minimizing the computer
time spent on each photo.