A comprehensive Photoshop Tutorial with Alex Beadon

For a step by step and thorough linked guide check it all out here: http://www.alexbeadonphotography.com/blog/2012/01/19/learn-the-secrets-of-thi...

For access to my actions: http://www.alexbeadonphotography.com/blog/where-all-of-your-photoshop-dreams-...

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[xxcherryxxstyle]

hey :)

first of all: your tutorials reaaally help because they teach me new tricks in Photoshop ;)

Little question :D

It looks like you are using sooo many layers. How many are they approximately? And don't you get confused?

The highest number of layers that I use is maybe 5... Do you think that using more layers would help improve my editing?

Thank you :)

[alexbeadon]

@xxcherryxxstyle Hey! I do tend to use a lot of layers. I don't really get confused by them, although it would probably be better if I labeled each one so that I knew what each separate layer was for. I think to help improve your editing it's important to experiment and see what works for you, maybe it's best for your editing if you use less layers, whereas I like to use more. It's really just a personal preference, I think! <3

[turquoisebumblebee]

Just a question, what exactly is the patch brush supposed to be used for? Just so I have a better understanding and I know when to use it

[alexbeadon]

@turquoisebumblebee Hey :) I'm not 100% sure, but google it and find out :) 

[JulianaYang14]

really love your photoshop tutorials!

[alexbeadon]

@JulianaYang14 Thank you!

[alexbeadon]

@xoxopaulinee Awesome! I'm so happy that this was helpful, and yes layer masks are AMAZING :D

[xoxopaulinee]

Wow, this tutorial is amazing! Thank you for taking the time to do this Alex ^_^

I didn't realise how amazing layer masks were!! :D

And loving your actions too! :)

[turquoisebumblebee]

This is great! it really helped me!

[alexbeadon]

@rouqinfarfadet Layer masks are the best, aren't they? :D Glad this helped you!