I am very excited to introduce you to a new photographer friend of mine. Her name is Annie Manning and her studio is called Paint The Moon Photography. She does an amazing job at incorporating texture overlays with her imagery. Last week I did a very basic demo on how to add a texture overlay. This week she is going to take it one step further and talk about how you can further manipulate the texture once it is in place.
To see Annie's work check out here on Flickr and here on her site. Annie also has a collection of textures that are available on her site here. I know I'll be picking myself up one of the texture sets and the action sets too. Annie has shared a discount code with us today that gives us 15% off anything in her store from now until May 31st! The code is farrahrocks.
Here is a video tutorial that Annie made for us, enjoy!
Her are some examples of how Annie incorporates texture into her images.
As you begin to play around with using texture overlays, you may want to create your own set of textures. It's pretty easy to do. Just take your camera and photograph walls, sidewalks, fabrics, plaster walls, stone surfaces, etc. The trick is finding textures that work well with your images. Color plays a big role too so you may have to experiment a bit until you find the ones that work best with your style of photography.
Annie was also generous enough to offer up a giveaway today! Leave Annie and I a comment in the section below and we will randomly select a winner. The lucky winner will receive a $40 gift card to her online store!
I'd love to hear more from you about how you incorporate texture into your imagery or how you find your own textures. If you have some advice for use, please share!
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melody says:
Thanks for the chance to win.
(05.03.10 @ 09:36 PM)
Terilyn Brown says:
I'm a huge fan of enhancing images with texture - I use them often when finishing out my images. Great article - thanks for sharing! And for the opportunity to win!!
(05.03.10 @ 09:45 PM)
JeneilS says:
Have always loved Annie's amazing captures, actions and textures. And to top it all off, she is also a really sweet person. I'm only now learning about textures and finding it really amazing.
(05.03.10 @ 10:48 PM)
nikki king says:
Great tutorial Annie :) So lovely of you too share, it will be so helpful to many people myself included!! LOL
(4 may 2010 @10.19pm)
(05.04.10 @ 07:19 AM)
Natalie J. says:
The tutorial is a fantastic idea. Thanks! I'm always amazed at the endless possibilities of digital photography.
(05.04.10 @ 09:32 AM)
Nancy Patton says:
Thanks for the great tutorial! Opening photoshop right now to try out your method :)
(05.04.10 @ 11:13 AM)
Jennifer Nigro says:
Wow thanks for the tutorial and the great ideas....can't wait to try it out on my newborn shoot this and next week.
(05.04.10 @ 11:19 AM)
jeannie says:
thanks so much for the tutorial! i love annie's textures so much that i'm inspired to try and make some of my own.
(05.04.10 @ 11:23 AM)
Brittany says:
Great video! Thank you!
(05.04.10 @ 11:37 AM)
JACEY CANGEMI says:
Thank you so much for all of this helpful information! I am trying to make a career out of photography because it is my passion and I can use all the tips and tricks I can get. You girls are really helpful! Thank you so much for doing what you do :)
(05.04.10 @ 11:42 AM)
Rachel Rerko says:
I love Annie's actions and textures and her work is amazing!
(05.04.10 @ 12:28 PM)
Amber Skene says:
Beautiful textures! I am such a fan of Annie and her textures, which are on my wishlist! Thank you for the great tutorial and being so generous!!
(05.04.10 @ 12:28 PM)
Sarah Goshgarian says:
I LOVE textures, but have always struggled with the tones disappearing, thank you for the video and how to's. I would love to purchase some of these textures!
(05.04.10 @ 12:44 PM)
Marie says:
I LOVE Annie's actions!! Her fave of mine right now is honey bee!! Thanks so much for the help and the chance to win!
(05.04.10 @ 03:00 PM)
Kara says:
I love Annies actions. They are awesome!
(05.04.10 @ 08:30 PM)
Amy says:
Your textures are beautiful...I am so excited to learn how to use them!
(05.04.10 @ 10:22 PM)