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Warm Glow Photoshop Technique
Lets face it. Sometimes we need to photograph a scene when it’s not ‘”golden hour” and the light is flat and boring. There is a quick fix in Photoshop that I sometimes apply to save a photo from the lighting blahs. There are many variations on the warm glow technique so feel free to experiment … more
In Defence of Photoshop
I have a complaint. When did Photoshop become a dirty word? Lately it seems that everywhere I look people are hating on Photoshop. I see groups on Flikr and Redbubble that proclaim “No Photoshop allowed.” I notice people boasting in their comments – “I didn’t touch this image in Photoshop.” I have to ask… Why … more
Groot-Bijgaarden Castle, Belgium – Forgotten Postcard
It’s been quite a while since I created a new Forgotten Postcard. I realized (well my husband pointed out) that I hadn’t done a Belgian one yet. So I present the Forgotten Groot-Bijgaarden. The Flemish architecture really seems to lend itself to the aging treatment. This image consists of 12 layers (give or take). If … more
Submit Your Problem Photo to the Photo Help Desk
We all have piles of them – problem photos. They clutter up our hard-drives and fill up shoe boxes. They aren’t good enough to hang on the wall or even put in a photo album, but they are meaningful to us. Sometimes, a favourite photo has a problem that bugs us – a tear, a … more
ACM Photography Favourite Photo Websites
Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom Adobe Lightroom Killer Tips – Matt Kloskowski’s excellent blog about all things Lightroom. includes videos, downloadable presets and loads of information. Dave Cross On-line – Links to interesting sites and information about all things Adobe. Photoshop Insider – Scott Kelby’s Adobe blog. Jonathan Penney – Not exactly a Photoshop blog exactly … more
French Vineyard – Forgotten Postcard
Despite my recent busy spurt, I decided to create a new Forgotten Postcard. This one was inspired by the Jurancon wine vineyards of Monein, in the Béarn region of southwest France. If you like this image please pay a visit to my Forgotten Postcards Gallery for all of the works in this series.
Rock of Cashel, Ireland – Forgotten Postcard
My latest installment of the Forgotten Postcard series, is an image I made at the Rock of Cashel, a magnificent castle in county Tipperary in Ireland.
Pont-du-Gard, France – Forgotten Postcard
I needed to do something a little more creative today after days of editing my California images, so I decided to take another crack at the Forgotten Postcards series. This image was taken at the Pont du Gard aqueduct in Southern France. I’ve been to this location 3 times now, and it never ceases to amaze … more
Venice, Italy 3 – Forgotten Postcard
This final Forgotten Postcard from Venice, Italy shows the typical gondolas in the Grand Canal. One again I used Photoshop to alter the image to age and distress it. If you like this image please pay a visit to my Forgotten Postcards Gallery for all of the works in this series.
Venice, Italy 1 – Forgotten Postcard
Venice really lends itself to the Forgotten Postcard concept. The timelessness of the city and its canals is what makes it special. If you like this image please pay a visit to my Forgotten Postcards Gallery for all of the works in this series.
Venice, Italy 2 – Forgotten Postcard
I’m up to my old tricks again! I’m now truly hooked on the Forgotten Postcard concept. I went digging through my old photos today to find some that I wasn’t altogether happy with to see what could be done. Venice is one of those timeless, European cities. I haven’t had the best of luck photographing … more
Halong Bay, Vietnam – Forgotten Postcard
This was actually the first of the Forgotten Postcard series (although I didn’t know it would become a series at the time)This is something a bit different for me. It is actually a collaboration. My best friend just returned from a month long holiday in Asia, where she took some stunning images. Being the trusting … more
Kinderdijk Windmill, The Netherlands – Forgotten Postcard
This is another image taken on the same day as the other Kinderdijk Postcard. I really liked the way yesterday’s altered windmill turned out, so I decided to work on another one today. I hope you like it! If you like this image please pay a visit to my Forgotten Postcards Gallery for all of … more
Kinderdijk, The Netherlands – Forgotten Postcard
This image was taken back in February, on a grey day, at Kinderdijk in the Netherlands. The windmills of Kinderdijk are one of the best known Dutch tourist sites. They were placed on the list of UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1997. If you like this image please pay a visit to my Forgotten … more
Alison Cornford-Matheson is a Canadian photographer living and working in Brussels, Belgium. She specialises in garden and travel lifestyle stock photography. In addition, she is a Photoshop professional and produces digital artwork as fine art prints. Alison is available for assignment work and commissions on request. 
