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Stephen Petrany

I'm a full-time designer and a part-time instructor at Bradley University. In my spare time, I work on freelance projects or photoshop tutorials.

Tutorials

Create a Long Shadow Text Effect in Photoshop Using Layer ...

With the release of Photoshop CC 2015, we now have the ability to add multiple instances of the same layer style to a single layer. ...
Stephen Petrany
February 22, 2016
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Photography

How to Hone Your Observation Skills to See What is ...

We as humans have incredible eyesight, but sometimes we lack vision. What do I mean by that? While we can physically see the world around ...
Barry J Brady
February 18, 2016
2
Photography

Are You Far Too Obsessed About Taking Photos When You ...

“If you don’t have the photos to prove it, it never happened.” Has anyone said this to you? We all love sharing our stories about ...
Jeremie Schatz
February 17, 2016
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Inspiration

SNL Designer Bonnie Siegler Explains Difference Between Good and Great ...

Over the last 20 years, graphic designer Bonnie Siegler has worked with some incredible clients. These clients include Saturday Night Live, Jimmy Fallon, Late Night ...
Anna Gragert
February 17, 2016
0
Inspiration

This Talented Letterer Creates Hilarious Instagram Videos Depicting a Cardboard ...

“I like to make fancy letters and not-so-fancy videos about failing at everything,” jokes graphic artist Nim Ben-Reuven. Over the years, Ben-Reuven has worked with ...
Anna Gragert
February 16, 2016
0
Photography

6 Essential Steps to Planning a Magazine Cover Shoot

Most photographers have their own process for being productive and organized before and during a project. Over the years, I have developed a routine that ...
Angelo D'Agostino
February 16, 2016
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Photography

How to Take a Perfect Long Exposure Photograph in 8 ...

Ethereal atmospheres, smooth water, moving clouds, these are just some of the unique features that make the magical world of long-exposure photography so popular. While ...
Francesco Gola
February 12, 2016
1
Inspiration

These Two Creatives Reimagined Famous Directors as One-of-a-Kind Houses

Federico Babina is a graphic designer and architect who aspires to express himself in new and exciting ways. Leonidas Mamais is a creative technologist who aims ...
Anna Gragert
February 11, 2016
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Tutorials

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    August 6, 2026
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    October 10, 2023
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Gear

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