Tips & Tricks

Digital imaging software and techniques are continuously evolving. Even if you consider yourself an expert with your software tools, you’ll always find ways to master and evolve your skills further. In this section, the artists at John Taylor Dismukes & Associates share some of the time-saving techniques and simple but effective image enhancing methods that we use day to day.

Dress your brand up for Halloween

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Have you’ve picked out your costume for this year’s Halloween party?

While you’re deciding between Lady Gaga or Hellboy, take a moment to consider dressing up your brand as well.
The typically sluggish month of October is a great time to have a little fun with your brand, and Halloween is the perfect excuse to break the rules a little or show your mischievous side.

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Improving an overexposed image

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Restore color and detail to overexposed photos.

Correcting an overexposed shot can be tricky. In this example, the late afternoon sun casts a harsh glare against the castle’s front walls, while the sides of the castle and the river in the foreground are in deep shadow. This non-destructive imaging technique can help solve both problems.

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Removing a Severe Color Cast

Before and After: This photo of a courthouse was taken at night, and exhibits an orange/gold color cast that is typical for incandescent lighting. In just a few easy steps we can compensate for the color cast and produce an image with much more natural looking color.

Advanced color correction

Restoring natural looking color to a photograph with a severe color cast can be challenging. Here’s our all-time favorite technique for neutralizing a harsh color cast to achieve proper color balance.

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