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Why You Shouldn’t be Afraid of Photoshop
Trust me when I say this. When I first got into web design, and in-turn photography—I wanted to avoid Photoshop at all costs. It was terrifying, I thought it would be the most confusing, mind-bending experience imaginable. For years I had seen what people could do with it and it became this tool I thought I could never wield. So much so, I convinced myself “I don’t need it, my work is good without it.” Don’t do that. It’s really not a program you need to be afraid of, and you can pick it up quickly—especially today. Here’s why you shouldn’t be afraid of Photoshop You Already Know What You…
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The Benefits of Having A Portfolio
I will be the first to admit, when I first started getting into design – and I mean REALLY getting into design, I was terrible at keeping a portfolio. Heck, a quality resume for that matter. I always thought that the work would speak for itself. If I just put enough out there, then of course people would love it and love what I do and BAM – work. Turns out, that’s not entirely true. It also turns out, that a portfolio can show off things you didn’t even THINK you could show off. Which didn’t dawn on me until I went through a recent class where a full-fledged portfolio…
