Latest articles by James Paterson
Create glowing effects in Affinity Photo – N-Photo 150 video tutorial
Video Create stunning shapes and glowing effects with simple Affinity Photo skills to add pizazz to your portraits
How to 'clip' layers in Affinity Photo – N-Photo 154 video tutorial
Video Use clipping in Affinity Photo to position one layer inside the shape of another, while taking advantage of 15 FREE textures
Create vintage effects in Affinity Photo – N-Photo 151 video tutorial
Video Create the look of a 19th-century wet plate in Affinity Photo with editing tricks and our free borders
Add motion with a circular swoosh in Affinity Photo – N-Photo 153 video tutorial
Video Use layer masking and subtle shadows in Affinity Photo to create striking circles with vibrant colours
How to enhance videos in Photoshop – N-Photo 149 video tutorial
Video Learn to use your existing photo-editing skills on moving images to create a natural-looking and striking aesthetic
How to use the Crop tool in Photoshop – N-Photo 150 video tutorial
Video Explore the powerful features that lurk within the simple-to-use yet invaluable Crop tool
How to use creative clipping masks in Photoshop – N-Photo 152 video tutorial
Video Learn to use creative clipping masks to craft a dynamic digital effect in Adobe Photoshop CC
Explore Adobe CC’s Adaptive Presets – N-Photo 154 video tutorial
Video Get to grips with Adobe CC's powerful Adaptive Presets in Lightroom and Photoshop’s Camera Raw
Hand-tint old photos in Photoshop – N-Photo 151 video tutorial
Video Learn how to perfect Colorize, this spookily good filter in Adobe Photoshop CC
How to paint with Photoshop's Smudge Tool – N-Photo 153 video tutorial
Video Learn the key features of this fun Photoshop tool and create stunning painterly effects
Get creative with baby photography and play with digital backdrops
TUTORIAL Here's how to get creative with your baby photography and create stunning composite images
Repair and retouch your damaged prints in Affinity photo
Video Restore your old prints and bring them back to life using layer skills in Affinity Photo
Get creative with flower composites and layer blending skills in Affinity Photo
Video James Paterson gets creative with flower composites and layer blending skills in Affinity Photo... and it’s far easier than it looks
How to blend photos taken at different focal lengths for balanced compositions
Video Combine two different focal lengths with a mix of shooting and Photoshop skills for perfectly balanced compositions
Try these FREE tinting treatments to master monochrome in Affinity Photo
Video Master monochrome in Affinity Photo with classic analogue effects using our 16 free tinting treatments
Create mythical beasts in Photoshop and learn essential compositing skills
Video Create fun animal combos and discover a host of essential Photoshop skills, mad doctor James Paterson explains
Photoshop tutorial: Digital graduated filters enhance landscapes in seconds
Video Gets to grips with the Graduated Filter tool and use them to enhance landscape scenes
Photoshop tutorial: Enhance a dull sky in your landscapes
tutorial Enhance a dull sky in your landscapes by dropping in a dramatic sunset with simple Photoshop CC skills
Use time blending to merge the best light in your landscape photography
TUTORIAL James Paterson explains time blending for gorgeous sunset landscapes
Learn how to shoot jaw-dropping Milky Way galactic core photos
Video This is how to achieve incredible astrophotography images of the Milky Way's galactic core
Raw power! Edit your Raw files in Affinity Photo to make them look their best
Video Get the most out of editing your portraits, with Affinity Photo's powerful processing tools
Kick cost of living to the curb! Make a DIY photo studio at home for peanuts
Video Here's a solution to the cost of living crisis: a DIY approach to lighting portraits at home using trash bags and an old umbrella
Create striking shape-shifting effects in Affinity Photo
Video Use this fun Affinity Photo technique to make a creative image for your screen wallpaper
