Chapter 8. Basic Image Workflow with Photoshop Elements

After you have taken photos with your digital camera and have downloaded them to your computer, they are ready to be digitally processed. Using an image processor such as Photoshop Elements, you can substantially improve the quality of an image, plus transform or alter your digital photos in an almost infinite number of ways. This chapter requires familiarity with basic Photoshop Elements commands; to learn these commands or refresh your memory of them, see Photoshop Elements 8: Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks (Wiley, 2010).

The first thing you should do before making any adjustments is to evaluate each photo so you have an idea of what needs to be done to the image. A key to working an image ...

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