James Paterson

James Paterson

James Paterson is an expert in all aspects of the photographic process, from capture to post-processing. He has contributed to numerous photography publications, including Digital Camera, Amateur Photographer, PhotoPlus and NPhoto, and his work has also appeared in Computer Arts magazine as well as several books. He is the editor of Practical Photoshop magazine, and has a well-deserved reputation as an authority on all things Photoshop-related.

Articles by: James Paterson

The ultimate guide to compositing images in Photoshop

By James Paterson published

Photoshop Master the art of convincing Photoshop composites with this comprehensive guide.

Photoshop anatomy: the Refine Edge box tool explained

By James Paterson published

Photoshop Learn how to use the Refine Edge box perfectly every time with this functional rundown.

7 top tips for using Photoshop layer masks

By James Paterson published

Photoshop These helpful layer mask tips will help to streamline your digital art workflow.

Create sensational sunsets in Photoshop

By James Paterson published

Photoshop Enhance sunsets by combining several flash bursts in Photoshop.

How to use Control Points in Photoshop

By James Paterson published

Photoshop The Nik Collection plugin dedicated to selective adjustments is a great way to learn techniques that apply across the board.

Build vintage effects with Photoshop plugin Analog Effex Pro

By James Paterson published

Photoshop Get the retro look with faded colours, vintage effects and old‑fashioned imperfections.

Get creative with Photoshop Blend Modes

By James Paterson published

Photoshop With 26 Blend Modes on offer, there are plenty of effects to experiment with. Here’s what each mode does...

6 essential Photoshop layers to improve your images

By James Paterson published

Photoshop The six most frequently used Photoshop layers for image editing, and how to use them to improve almost any photo.

7 essential Photoshop Blend Mode tips and tricks

By James Paterson published

Photoshop Discover the most useful Photoshop Blend Modes and how they can help you in your day to day work.

12-step guide on how to add 3D art to a Photoshop image

By James Paterson published

Photoshop Get to grips with the Adobe Fuse, and learn how to create your own zombie apocalypse 3D composites in Photoshop.