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• It is our goal to bring you the finest Photoshop and Photography education. As the aperture (f.64) implies, we deliver tack sharp, clear, and concise education with a transparent mindset free of agendas and secrets.

•As an Academy, we distinguish ourselves as scholars, called to a higher standard to continually innovate on the art of Photography.

• We strive for the best Photoshop Tutorials for Photographers

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Download the Action here: https://f64.me/channels Learn more about the Channels: https://f64elite.com/channels/ In this video, I’m using Photoshop’s new Clarity and Dehaze controls to create a controllable “hazy atmosphere” effect that blends naturally. The problem with Clarity/Dehaze inside Photoshop is that they can feel like a hammer, so I’ll mask them using the Green channel for balanced separation, then soften and contain the effect with mask feathering and Levels. You’ll see how this creates an “Orton-style” glow without the smeary look, plus how to fine-tune it with opacity, mask feather, Levels on the mask, and a clipped Curves layer to control exactly where the glow lives (highlights vs shadows) and even add subtle color shaping. Download the free action, try it on your images, and let me know in the comments where you’d use this effect (landscapes, portraits, weddings, fine art) Chapters: 00:00 - Intro to Dehaze and Clarity 00:36 - The Problem with Clarity & Dehaze 01:26 - Intro to Channels 02:00 - Channels as Mask Maps 02:56 - A BETTER way to use Dehaze and Clarity 04:54 - Channel Masked Dehaze 05:52 - Blending the Effect 06:30 - Blooming the Effect 07:14 - Tightening the Effect 07:57 - Modifying the Effect 10:31 - The Action I made for YOU! 11:53 - Why are we doing this anyway? 13:03 - More with the Action 16:03 - What are you waiting for?

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Why Your Glows Look Fake (Fix It With Channels)

Thu Mar 5th, 2026

Learn More Here: https://f64elite.com/channels/ Channels in Photoshop, scary, right? I know, I know, I know. You don't even want to go there. They can be incredibly difficult to understand, and most people will avoid them completely. But I will say, your images may suffer if you do. I made a course to make channels a lot easier to understand, and it's available today!!! Key Concepts you will learn in this course: • Read channels as mask maps (not literal RGB). • Pull clean selections straight from channels. • Refine masks for natural transitions. • Go beyond luminosity masks (sky, foliage, highlights, atmosphere… no limits here) • Build advanced masks with Calculations. • Use Apply Image to isolate color data intentionally. • Develop a repeatable experimentation workflow. ____________________________________________ Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? Want to grow your photography exponentially? 1. Subscribe! Subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop 2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events! https://f64academy.com/sign-up/ 3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses. http:/www.f64.co/elite

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NEVER be afraid of Photoshop masking again!

Thu Mar 5th, 2026

Learn More About TASA: https://f64.co/TASA2026 Most artists stop at the edit. File saved • Image looks great • Post it • Hope it sells But that’s not how art finds its buyer. I had a conversation recently with my good friend Jason Matias, the mastermind behind The Art of Selling Art, that dug into the part no one really talks about: • Why effort doesn’t justify price • Why “I like this” means almost nothing • Why most artists don’t actually have a sales problem: they have an audience problem • And why the story behind the work matters more than the hours you put into it We also discussed your ideal buyer and where you should be selling your art. The edit is only half the job, or even less sometimes. If you’ve ever wondered why good work doesn’t automatically move… this event is for you. You're in for a treat, Jason shares a cornucopia of valuable information! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Who is Jason Matias? 02:06 When you edit do you have the buyer in mind? 04:20 What does editing time look like? 06:40 One Shot versus building the composition 08:15 Does the editing style influence the sale? 11:34 How important is VISION in Art Sales? 13:58 What is an Avatar? 19:16 The 5% Rule 20:37 Does the medium inform the sale price? 22:56 When art struggles to sell what is the issue? 26:25 Should style be honed before starting the sales process? 29:16 How do you go from being the creator to the communicator? 31:53 Do you compartmentalize the process? 34:16 The buyer gets a piece of you. 36:39 How do you move from a "like" to a sale? 40:48 How do you get to confidence? 46:02 Where you can I find more from Jason? ____________________________________________ Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? Want to grow your photography exponentially? 1. Subscribe! Subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop 2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events! https://f64academy.com/sign-up/ 3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses. http:/www.f64.co/elite

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After the Edit: How Art Finds Buyer

Thu Feb 19th, 2026

Link to the Grain Video: https://youtu.be/cQIwWVErP7k Clarity and Dehaze are powerful tools—but when they’re pushed too far, they flatten depth, destroy atmosphere, and make images feel crunchy instead of dimensional. In this video, I walk through best practices for using Clarity and Dehaze inside Photoshop—not to manufacture texture, but to reinforce depth, air, and spatial separation. We’ll look at why heavy-handed use feels wrong, how the eye reads contrast and distance, and how to use these adjustments more intentionally for realistic, immersive images. This isn’t about banning strong edits. It’s about understanding when clarity helps, when it hurts, and how to use it to support the story your image is trying to tell. Chapters 00:00 Why Clarity & Dehaze go wrong 01:25 What Clarity vs Dehaze actually does 04:11 Using masks to control depth 05:49 Why “crunchy” images feel flat 06:53 Using less clarity for atmosphere 07:50 Blend Modes and Dehaze ____________________________________________ Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? Want to grow your photography exponentially? 1. Subscribe! Subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop 2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events! https://f64academy.com/sign-up/ 3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses. http:/www.f64.co/elite

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Clarity and Dehaze for DEPTH - Not CRUNCH

Wed Feb 4th, 2026

Blend If- Learn More ► https://f64.co/Blend-If-Panel The companion Clarity Video: https://youtu.be/fDRsZQ3-lQ4 Film grain isn’t noise, and it isn’t a slider you just crank up and hope for the best. In this video, I walk through what film grain actually is, where it comes from in traditional darkroom printing, and how to apply it realistically in Photoshop. We’ll look at why grain belongs in midtones and shadows, why it shouldn’t live in paper whites, and how to use Blend If to make grain fall off naturally just like it did in the analog world. Chapters 00:00 Why digital grain often looks wrong 01:38 The Film Grain Adjustment Layer 03:46 Understanding grain placement in prints 04:39 Why grain shouldn’t be in highlights 05:47 Using Blend If for realistic grain falloff 07:33 Blend If Made Easy! ____________________________________________ Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? Want to grow your photography exponentially? 1. Subscribe! Subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop 2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events! https://f64academy.com/sign-up/ 3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses. http:/www.f64.co/elite

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Realistic Film Grain in Photoshop

Wed Feb 4th, 2026

Link to the "Other Video" ---► https://youtu.be/uQDI5dVaa6k Photography has always faced criticism in the art world. From the time it first came on the scene, people have questioned whether it was “real art.” In this video, I look back at moments in art history when new tools sparked fear and backlash, from early photography to the Kodak Brownie to digital photography. Each time, artists were challenged to adapt, and each time, art didn’t disappear; it just evolved. Today, we’re seeing that same cycle again with AI image generation. This video isn’t about picking sides. It’s about understanding where we are in history and why these conversations keep happening. When we know the past, it becomes easier to stay grounded, focus on authenticity, and keep making work that truly reflects who we are as artists. AI image generation is here to stay. We have to determine who we, as artists, will be as it evolves. Chapters 00:20 My art background 00:58 In the Beginning... 02:17 The Disruption... 03:40 Another Disruption... 04:29 Here we go... again!! 05:46 Where do we go from here? 07:13 Getting to what matters... 08:13 Define yourself...IT MATTERS! ____________________________________________ Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? Want to grow your photography exponentially? 1. Subscribe! Subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop 2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events! https://f64academy.com/sign-up/ 3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses. http:/www.f64.co/elite

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Why Photography Is Always Under Attack

Wed Jan 28th, 2026

Interested in the Visionary Panel, Print Course, or f.64 Elite? <br />Click here: https://f64elite.com/public-live<br /><br />In this Start to the Art video, I’ll walk you through the full story behind the image For the Birds and the complete process used to create it. It starts in the field, during an unexpected moment with my family, and follows the image all the way through editing, compositing, finishing, and printing.<br /><br />I’ll break down how I chose the frames, why I combined multiple images, and how I shaped the light, color, and depth to match what I felt in that moment. You’ll see how I:<br /><br />• handled high ISO files<br />• built balance into a chaotic scene<br />• and slowed things down to find a quiet moment inside fast wildlife action<br />• Use the Visioary Panel to make my vision come to life.<br />• prepare for print and print analysis.<br /><br />This isn’t about copying my workflow steps verbatim. It’s about learning how to see an opportunity, make intentional choices, and stay connected to your vision from the start to the art.<br /><br />Chapters For the Birds<br />00:48 The Experience<br />05:51 The RAW Process<br />15:15 Building the Composition<br />24:56 Editing the Composition<br />46:40 The Print<br />48:22 The Vision and Conclusion<br /><br />____________________________________________<br />Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? <br />Want to grow your photography exponentially? <br /><br />1. Subscribe! Subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop<br /><br />2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events!<br />https://f64academy.com/sign-up/<br /><br />3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses.<br />http:/www.f64.co/elite

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Finding Calm in Chaos

Thu Jan 22nd, 2026

Lakescape Photography Podcast: https://youtu.be/gsLBrknupss?si=qUZhhLSinW1kkfNQ Nicholas Albert: https://www.facebook.com/nicholasalbertphotography Daniel Greenwood: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.greenwood.503 Every artist today is up against three things we’ve never faced before: AI, authenticity, and the algorithm. In this video, I share a moment from my own feed where two nearly identical images showed up back-to-back, and the reactions to them couldn’t have been more different. That moment sparked a bigger question: how AI-generated and human-made images are perceived by viewers, and what the algorithm is really rewarding. This isn’t about attacking AI or defending one type of art over another. It’s about understanding the world we’re creating in, and where we still have control as artists. If AI can generate images and the algorithm decides what gets shown, authenticity may be the only thing we have left. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Social Post Analysis 04:49 AI Experiments 06:04 AI & Human Art Compared 11:03 The Turning Point 12:55 Call to Action ____________________________________________ Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? Want to grow your photography exponentially? 1. Subscribe! Subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop 2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events! https://f64academy.com/sign-up/ 3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses. http:/www.f64.co/elite

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3 Forces *EVERY* Photographer Is Up Against Right Now

Thu Jan 15th, 2026

Learn more about f.64 Elite: www.f64.co/elite<br />Learn more about the Visionary Panel: https://f64.co/VP<br /><br />Over the last year, my editing workflow has shifted in big and small ways. Some of them were intentional, others quite unexpected.<br /><br />From small techniques that sped things up… to deeper ideas that changed how I see an image before I ever touch a slider, it’s been a year of growth I didn’t anticipate.<br /><br />In this live event, I’m pulling back the curtain and walking you through the tools, habits, and mindset changes that reshaped how I work. You’ll see what stuck, what surprised me, and what I’m carrying forward into the new year.<br /><br />This isn’t just about new tricks; it’s about how small breakthroughs and being attentive to your process can lead to more creative, consistent, and meaningful work.<br /><br />Chapters:<br />00:00 Introduction<br />03:16 #1 Viewer-Focused<br />11:16 #2 Going in with a Plan<br />20:57 #3 The Disconnect<br />28:47 #4 Discovery vs Performance<br />32:15 #5 Fewer Tools: Deeper Trust<br />39:20 #6 Community as a Catalyst<br />45:20 The Rudis Family Christmas Card!<br /><br />____________________________________________<br />Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? <br />Want to grow your photography exponentially? <br /><br />1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop<br /><br />2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events!<br />https://f64academy.com/sign-up/<br /><br />3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses.<br />http:/www.f64.co/elite

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It was a pretty awesome year!

Tue Dec 23rd, 2025

Become an f.64 Elite Member (5 Day Free Trial): www.f64.co/elite Photoshop just added a new Color and Vibrance adjustment. On the surface, it looks simple: temperature, tint, vibrance, saturation. But it does a lot more than it seems. In this video, I show you why this little panel changes how I think about color in Photoshop. By the end, you’ll see why I call this thing a hidden color engine, not just another slider. If you want to go deeper, I’ve been using this tool a lot in recent critique sessions inside f.64 Elite. You can always hop in, look around, and leave if it’s not for you. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Color and Vibrance Explained 02:40 How this tool differs from other color tools 05:40 Black Friday Deal on f.64 Elite 07:33 Demo 1: Basics of Vibrance and Color 10:15 Demo 2: Warm and Cool for Elements 11:59 Demo 3: Blend If and Vibrance & Color 15:27 Demo 4: What's Going on Here? 16:28 Advice for Beginners ___________________________________________ Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? Want to grow your photography exponentially? 1. Subscribe! Subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop 2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events! https://f64academy.com/sign-up/ 3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses. http:/www.f64.co/elite

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Adobe Just LEVELED UP Color Grading in Photoshop

Wed Nov 26th, 2025

Register here for the event on Nov 25th 2025 at 2 PM Central: https://f64.co/ISO High ISO fear is a thing of the past with Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom's DeNoise feature. ____________________________________________ Do you like the videos I make on YouTube? Want to grow your photography exponentially? 1. Subscribe! subscribers see the content first and are the most likely to succeed in Photoshop 2. Head to the f.64 Academy website and get registered on my subscriber list. I deliver all kinds of extra tips and subscriber-only live events! https://f64academy.com/sign-up/ 3. Become an Elite Member! I take Photoshop to levels you will never see on YouTube for the members of f.64 Elite with courses, critique sessions, members-only events, a community forum, and big discounts on my most premium courses. http:/www.f64.co/elite

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HIGH ISO • Who Cares? EPIC Noise Reduction in ACR & Lightroom

Fri Nov 14th, 2025

Thirty days. Thirty critiques. Countless twists, lessons, and even a few unexpected characters along the way. This isn’t just a wrap-up… it’s the story behind what really happened when a community came together to learn, grow, and give. 🎨 Support Give Kids Art – Every view, email signup, and subscription helps us donate! → https://f64.co/GKA 📸 The Critiquing Isn't Over - It's on f.64 Elite Join the f.64 Elite Membership & get access to critiques, courses, and a creative community. → https://f64.co/elite Thank you to Circle of Dreams for an incredible $5000 donation to GiveKidsArt. Learn more about Circle of Dreams Foundation here: https://circleofdreams.org/about-us/

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The Numbers are in...

Thu Oct 2nd, 2025

30 Days • 30 Critiques – Day [30] Critiqued Member: ANONYMOUS Showcase Member: DOUG PARKS Vision Path Event: https://www.bigmarker.com/f64academy/the-f-64-vision-path 👇 Get involved, support the mission, and level up your work: 🧠 Download the FREE Self-Critique Guide → https://f64.me/selfcrit 🎨 Support Give Kids Art – Every view, email signup, and subscription helps us donate! → https://f64.co/GKA 📸 Want your work critiqued or showcased? Join the f.64 Elite Membership & get access to critiques, courses, and a creative community. $4 from each new monthly membership and $20 from each annual membership are going to Give Kids Art! Your membership provides art supplies for kids. → https://f64.co/elite 🔁 Leave a comment with your creative challenge idea to shape tomorrow’s twist! This is a 30-day creative challenge built for photographers who want to grow. Each day, I’m critiquing a new image submitted by f.64 Elite members — with a fun twist inspired by your comments. It’s about sharpening your eye, pushing boundaries, and connecting purpose to process… all while raising support for kids in need of creative outlets. Thank you to Circle of Dreams for an incredible $5000 donation to GiveKidsArt. Learn more about Circle of Dreams Foundation here: https://circleofdreams.org/about-us/ Chapter: 00:00 Introduction 00:35 The Twist 02:35 The Critique 03:29 The Disconnect 04:02 The Work 16:50 The Showcase 18:07 The Impact on GKA

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LAST DAY: The Easy or the Hard Way... • Day 30

Wed Sep 24th, 2025

30 Days • 30 Critiques – Day [29] Critiqued Member: JEFF DIEZ showcase Member: JENNIFER FERRIS 👇 Get involved, support the mission, and level up your work: 🧠 Download the FREE Self-Critique Guide → https://f64.me/selfcrit 🎨 Support Give Kids Art – Every view, email signup, and subscription helps us donate! → https://f64.co/GKA 📸 Want your work critiqued or showcased? Join the f.64 Elite Membership & get access to critiques, courses, and a creative community. $4 from each new monthly membership and $20 from each annual membership are going to Give Kids Art! Your membership provides art supplies for kids. → https://f64.co/elite 🔁 Leave a comment with your creative challenge idea to shape tomorrow’s twist! This is a 30-day creative challenge built for photographers who want to grow. Each day, I’m critiquing a new image submitted by f.64 Elite members — with a fun twist inspired by your comments. It’s about sharpening your eye, pushing boundaries, and connecting purpose to process… all while raising support for kids in need of creative outlets. Thank you to Circle of Dreams for an incredible $5000 donation to GiveKidsArt. Learn more about Circle of Dreams Foundation here: https://circleofdreams.org/about-us/ Chapter: 00:00 Introduction 01:17 The Twist 02:04 The Critique 03:24 The Disconnect 03:55 The Work 09:25 The Showcase 11:08 The Impact on GKA The Circle of Dreams Foundation helps support those organizations willing to participate in maintaining balance within nature by actively bettering themselves, their community and therefore the world. We’re happy to support art kits for the kids to help them change the world for the better through art.

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Intricate Channel Masks Simplified • Day 29

Tue Sep 23rd, 2025

30 Days • 30 Critiques – Day [28] Critiqued Member: RAY GRACE showcase Member: KAREL SCHNECK 👇 Get involved, support the mission, and level up your work: 🧠 Download the FREE Self-Critique Guide → https://f64.me/selfcrit 🎨 Support Give Kids Art – Every view, email signup, and subscription helps us donate! → https://f64.co/GKA 📸 Want your work critiqued or showcased? Join the f.64 Elite Membership & get access to critiques, courses, and a creative community. $4 from each new monthly membership and $20 from each annual membership are going to Give Kids Art! Your membership provides art supplies for kids. → https://f64.co/elite 🔁 Leave a comment with your creative challenge idea to shape tomorrow’s twist! This is a 30-day creative challenge built for photographers who want to grow. Each day, I’m critiquing a new image submitted by f.64 Elite members — with a fun twist inspired by your comments. It’s about sharpening your eye, pushing boundaries, and connecting purpose to process… all while raising support for kids in need of creative outlets. Chapter: 00:00 Introduction 01:58 The Twist 02:22 The Critique 04:19 The Disconnect 04:57 The Work 12:38 The Showcase 14:51 The Impact on GKA Thank you to Circle of Dreams for an incredible $5000 donation to GiveKidsArt. Learn more about Circle of Dreams Foundation here: https://circleofdreams.org/about-us/ The Circle of Dreams Foundation helps support those organizations willing to participate in maintaining balance within nature by actively bettering themselves, their community and therefore the world. We’re happy to support art kits for the kids to help them change the world for the better through art.

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Leveled with levels • Day 28

Mon Sep 22nd, 2025

30 Days • 30 Critiques – Day [27] Critiqued Member: GARY KRANSTON showcase Member: STEVEN WEISS 👇 Get involved, support the mission, and level up your work: 🧠 Download the FREE Self-Critique Guide → https://f64.me/selfcrit 🎨 Support Give Kids Art – Every view, email signup, and subscription helps us donate! → https://f64.co/GKA 📸 Want your work critiqued or showcased? Join the f.64 Elite Membership & get access to critiques, courses, and a creative community. $4 from each new monthly membership and $20 from each annual membership are going to Give Kids Art! Your membership provides art supplies for kids. → https://f64.co/elite 🔁 Leave a comment with your creative challenge idea to shape tomorrow’s twist! This is a 30-day creative challenge built for photographers who want to grow. Each day, I’m critiquing a new image submitted by f.64 Elite members — with a fun twist inspired by your comments. It’s about sharpening your eye, pushing boundaries, and connecting purpose to process… all while raising support for kids in need of creative outlets. Thank you to Circle of Dreams for an incredible $5000 donation to GiveKidsArt. Learn more about Circle of Dreams Foundation here: https://circleofdreams.org/about-us/ Chapter: 00:00 Introduction 00:20 The Critique 01:55 The Disconnect 04:09 The Work 10:46 The Showcase 13:01 The Impact on GKA

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Lions and Selective Color Oh My • Day 27

Sun Sep 21st, 2025

30 Days • 30 Critiques – Day [26] Critiqued Member: PENNY LISOWSKI showcase Member: JANE PITTENGER 👇 Get involved, support the mission, and level up your work: 🧠 Download the FREE Self-Critique Guide → https://f64.me/selfcrit 🎨 Support Give Kids Art – Every view, email signup, and subscription helps us donate! → https://f64.co/GKA 📸 Want your work critiqued or showcased? Join the f.64 Elite Membership & get access to critiques, courses, and a creative community. $4 from each new monthly membership and $20 from each annual membership are going to Give Kids Art! Your membership provides art supplies for kids. → https://f64.co/elite 🔁 Leave a comment with your creative challenge idea to shape tomorrow’s twist! This is a 30-day creative challenge built for photographers who want to grow. Each day, I’m critiquing a new image submitted by f.64 Elite members — with a fun twist inspired by your comments. It’s about sharpening your eye, pushing boundaries, and connecting purpose to process… all while raising support for kids in need of creative outlets. Thank you to Circle of Dreams for an incredible $5000 donation to GiveKidsArt. Learn more about Circle of Dreams Foundation here: https://circleofdreams.org/about-us/ Chapter: 00:00 Introduction 00:27 The Twist 01:12 The Critique 02:13 The Disconnect 02:50 The Work 06:38 The Showcase 09:00 The Impact on GKA The Circle of Dreams Foundation helps support those organizations willing to participate in maintaining balance within nature by actively bettering themselves, their community and therefore the world. We’re happy to support art kits for the kids to help them change the world for the better through art.

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Gloom Glitter and Mood Paint • Day 26

Sat Sep 20th, 2025

30 Days • 30 Critiques – Day [25] <br />Critiqued Member: ANONYMOUS<br />showcase Member: DARCY QUIMBY<br /><br />👇 Get involved, support the mission, and level up your work:<br />🧠 Download the FREE Self-Critique Guide<br />→ https://f64.me/selfcrit<br />🎨 Support Give Kids Art – Every view, email signup, and subscription helps us donate!<br />→ https://f64.co/GKA<br />📸 Want your work critiqued or showcased?<br />Join the f.64 Elite Membership & get access to critiques, courses, and a creative community. $4 from each new monthly membership and $20 from each annual membership are going to Give Kids Art! Your membership provides art supplies for kids.<br />→ https://f64.co/elite<br />🔁 Leave a comment with your creative challenge idea to shape tomorrow’s twist!<br /><br />This is a 30-day creative challenge built for photographers who want to grow.<br /><br />Each day, I’m critiquing a new image submitted by f.64 Elite members — with a fun twist inspired by your comments. It’s about sharpening your eye, pushing boundaries, and connecting purpose to process… all while raising support for kids in need of creative outlets.<br /><br />Thank you to Circle of Dreams for an incredible $5000 donation to GiveKidsArt. Learn more about Circle of Dreams Foundation here: https://circleofdreams.org/about-us/<br /><br />The Circle of Dreams Foundation helps support those organizations willing to participate in maintaining balance within nature by actively bettering themselves, their community and therefore the world. We’re happy to support art kits for the kids to help them change the world for the better through art.<br /><br />Chapter:<br />00:00 Introduction<br />00:33 The Twist<br />01:27 The Critique<br />01:59 The Disconnect<br />04:09 The Work<br />10:46 The Showcase<br />13:01 The Impact on GKA

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ACR for the Fine Art Win • Day 25

Fri Sep 19th, 2025

30 Days • 30 Critiques – Day [24] <br />Critiqued Member: VARTKES PELTEKOGLU<br />showcase Member: DANNY PORTNOY<br /><br />👇 Get involved, support the mission, and level up your work:<br />🧠 Download the FREE Self-Critique Guide<br />→ https://f64.me/selfcrit<br /><br />🎨 Support Give Kids Art – Every view, email signup, and subscription helps us donate!<br />→ https://f64.co/GKA<br /><br />📸 Want your work critiqued or showcased?<br />Join the f.64 Elite Membership & get access to critiques, courses, and a creative community. $4 from each new monthly membership and $20 from each annual membership are going to Give Kids Art! Your membership provides art supplies for kids.<br />→ https://f64.co/elite<br /><br />🔁 Leave a comment with your creative challenge idea to shape tomorrow’s twist!<br /><br />This is a 30-day creative challenge built for photographers who want to grow.<br />Each day, I’m critiquing a new image submitted by f.64 Elite members — with a fun twist inspired by your comments. It’s about sharpening your eye, pushing boundaries, and connecting purpose to process… all while raising support for kids in need of creative outlets.<br /><br />Thank you to Circle of Dreams for an incredible $5000 donation to GiveKidsArt. Learn more about Circle of Dreams Foundation here: https://circleofdreams.org/about-us/<br /><br />Chapters:<br />00:00 Introduction<br />00:39 The Twist<br />01:18 The Critique<br />01:59 The Disconnect<br />02:41 The Work<br />07:01 The Showcase<br />08:34 The Impact on GKA

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Happy Trees and a Waterfall • Day24

Thu Sep 18th, 2025

30 Days • 30 Critiques – Day [23] <br />Critiqued Member: JANE PITTENGER<br />showcase Member: HEIKE LINDNER<br /><br />👇 Get involved, support the mission, and level up your work:<br />🧠 Download the FREE Self-Critique Guide<br />→ https://f64.me/selfcrit<br /><br />🎨 Support Give Kids Art – Every view, email signup, and subscription helps us donate!<br />→ https://f64.co/GKA<br /><br />📸 Want your work critiqued or showcased?<br />Join the f.64 Elite Membership & get access to critiques, courses, and a creative community. $4 from each new monthly membership and $20 from each annual membership are going to Give Kids Art! Your membership provides art supplies for kids.<br />→ https://f64.co/elite<br /><br />🔁 Leave a comment with your creative challenge idea to shape tomorrow’s twist!<br /><br />This is a 30-day creative challenge built for photographers who want to grow.<br />Each day, I’m critiquing a new image submitted by f.64 Elite members — with a fun twist inspired by your comments. It’s about sharpening your eye, pushing boundaries, and connecting purpose to process… all while raising support for kids in need of creative outlets.<br /><br />Thank you to Circle of Dreams for an incredible $5000 donation to GiveKidsArt. Learn more about Circle of Dreams Foundation here: https://circleofdreams.org/about-us/<br /><br />Chapters:<br />00:00 Introduction<br />00:37 The Twist<br />01:33 The Critique<br />03:25 The Disconnect<br />04:10 The Work<br />09:30 The Showcase<br />12:03 The Impact on GKA<br />14:33 A Special Message from GKA

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A twisted dilemma • Day 23

Wed Sep 17th, 2025

30 Days • 30 Critiques – Day [22] <br />Critiqued Member: HELEN JOHNSON<br />showcase Member: JENNIFER FERRIS<br /><br />👇 Get involved, support the mission, and level up your work:<br />🧠 Download the FREE Self-Critique Guide<br />→ https://f64.me/selfcrit<br /><br />🎨 Support Give Kids Art – Every view, email signup, and subscription helps us donate!<br />→ https://f64.co/GKA<br /><br />📸 Want your work critiqued or showcased?<br />Join the f.64 Elite Membership & get access to critiques, courses, and a creative community. $4 from each new monthly membership and $20 from each annual membership are going to Give Kids Art! Your membership provides art supplies for kids.<br />→ https://f64.co/elite<br /><br />🔁 Leave a comment with your creative challenge idea to shape tomorrow’s twist!<br /><br />This is a 30-day creative challenge built for photographers who want to grow.<br />Each day, I’m critiquing a new image submitted by f.64 Elite members — with a fun twist inspired by your comments. It’s about sharpening your eye, pushing boundaries, and connecting purpose to process… all while raising support for kids in need of creative outlets.<br /><br />Thank you to Circle of Dreams for an incredible $5000 donation to GiveKidsArt. Learn more about Circle of Dreams Foundation here: https://circleofdreams.org/about-us/<br /><br />Chapters:<br />00:00 Introduction<br />01:17 The Twist<br />02:02 The Critique<br />02:0 The Disconnect<br />04:10 The Work<br />11:06 The Showcase<br />12:51 The Impact on GKA

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Curves on autopilot • Day 22

Tue Sep 16th, 2025

30 Days • 30 Critiques – Day [21] <br />Critiqued Member: LOUISE DANFORTH<br />showcase Member: GARY SINDELL<br /><br />👇 Get involved, support the mission, and level up your work:<br />🧠 Download the FREE Self-Critique Guide<br />→ https://f64.me/selfcrit<br /><br />🎨 Support Give Kids Art – Every view, email signup, and subscription helps us donate!<br />→ https://f64.co/GKA<br /><br />📸 Want your work critiqued or showcased?<br />Join the f.64 Elite Membership & get access to critiques, courses, and a creative community. $4 from each new monthly membership and $20 from each annual membership are going to Give Kids Art! Your membership provides art supplies for kids.<br />→ https://f64.co/elite<br /><br />🔁 Leave a comment with your creative challenge idea to shape tomorrow’s twist!<br /><br />This is a 30-day creative challenge built for photographers who want to grow.<br /><br />Each day, I’m critiquing a new image submitted by f.64 Elite members — with a fun twist inspired by your comments. It’s about sharpening your eye, pushing boundaries, and connecting purpose to process… all while raising support for kids in need of creative outlets.<br /><br />Thank you to Circle of Dreams for an incredible $5000 donation to GiveKidsArt. Learn more about Circle of Dreams Foundation here: https://circleofdreams.org/about-us/<br /><br />Chapters:<br />00:00 Introduction<br />00:14 The Twist<br />00:58 The Critique<br />02:04 The Disconnect<br />02:55 The Work<br />07:03 The Showcase<br />08:57 The Impact on GKA<br /><br />The Circle of Dreams Foundation helps support those organizations willing to participate in maintaining balance within nature by actively bettering themselves, their community and therefore the world. We’re happy to support art kits for the kids to help them change the world for the better through art.

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Cutting the color with color • Day 21

Mon Sep 15th, 2025

30 Days • 30 Critiques – Day [20] <br />Critiqued Member: GEOFF MEERS<br />showcase Member: PRATIBHA REDDY<br /><br />👇 Get involved, support the mission, and level up your work:<br />🧠 Download the FREE Self-Critique Guide<br />→ https://f64.me/selfcrit<br /><br />🎨 Support Give Kids Art – Every view, email signup, and subscription helps us donate!<br />→ https://f64.co/GKA<br /><br />📸 Want your work critiqued or showcased?<br />Join the f.64 Elite Membership & get access to critiques, courses, and a creative community. $4 from each new monthly membership and $20 from each annual membership are going to Give Kids Art! Your membership provides art supplies for kids.<br />→ https://f64.co/elite<br /><br />🔁 Leave a comment with your creative challenge idea to shape tomorrow’s twist!<br /><br />This is a 30-day creative challenge built for photographers who want to grow.<br />Each day, I’m critiquing a new image submitted by f.64 Elite members — with a fun twist inspired by your comments. It’s about sharpening your eye, pushing boundaries, and connecting purpose to process… all while raising support for kids in need of creative outlets.<br /><br />Chapter:<br />00:00 Introduction<br />00:16 The Twist<br />00:36 The Critique<br />01:56 The Disconnect<br />02:42 The Work<br />07:31 The Showcase<br />9:42 The Impact on GKA

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Separating the chaos • Day 20

Sun Sep 14th, 2025

30 Days • 30 Critiques – Day [19] <br />Critiqued Member: TC CONNER<br />showcase Member: DOUG PARKS<br /><br />👇 Get involved, support the mission, and level up your work:<br />🧠 Download the FREE Self-Critique Guide<br />→ https://f64.me/selfcrit<br /><br />🎨 Support Give Kids Art – Every view, email signup, and subscription helps us donate!<br />→ https://f64.co/GKA<br /><br />📸 Want your work critiqued or showcased?<br />Join the f.64 Elite Membership & get access to critiques, courses, and a creative community. $4 from each new monthly membership and $20 from each annual membership are going to Give Kids Art! Your membership provides art supplies for kids.<br />→ https://f64.co/elite<br /><br />🔁 Leave a comment with your creative challenge idea to shape tomorrow’s twist!<br /><br />This is a 30-day creative challenge built for photographers who want to grow.<br />Each day, I’m critiquing a new image submitted by f.64 Elite members — with a fun twist inspired by your comments. It’s about sharpening your eye, pushing boundaries, and connecting purpose to process… all while raising support for kids in need of creative outlets.<br /><br />Chapter:<br />00:00 Introduction<br />00:19 The Twist<br />00:42 The Critique<br />02:18 The Disconnect<br />03:35 The Work<br />10:35 The Showcase<br />12:28 The Impact on GKA

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That Golden Spiral • Day 19

Sat Sep 13th, 2025

30 Days • 30 Critiques – Day [18] <br />Critiqued Member: JONATHAN HABER<br />showcase Member: DANNY PORTNOY<br /><br />👇 Get involved, support the mission, and level up your work:<br />🧠 Download the FREE Self-Critique Guide<br />→ https://f64.me/selfcrit<br /><br />🎨 Support Give Kids Art – Every view, email signup, and subscription helps us donate!<br />→ https://f64.co/GKA<br /><br />📸 Want your work critiqued or showcased?<br />Join the f.64 Elite Membership & get access to critiques, courses, and a creative community. $4 from each new monthly membership and $20 from each annual membership are going to Give Kids Art! Your membership provides art supplies for kids.<br />→ https://f64.co/elite<br /><br />🔁 Leave a comment with your creative challenge idea to shape tomorrow’s twist!<br /><br />This is a 30-day creative challenge built for photographers who want to grow.<br />Each day, I’m critiquing a new image submitted by f.64 Elite members — with a fun twist inspired by your comments. It’s about sharpening your eye, pushing boundaries, and connecting purpose to process… all while raising support for kids in need of creative outlets.<br /><br />Chapter:<br />00:00 Introduction<br />00:36 The Twist<br />01:07 The Critique<br />02:19 The Disconnect<br />03:57 The Work<br />13:38 The Showcase<br />15:22 The Impact on GKA

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Hotkeys and Color Grading • Day 18

Fri Sep 12th, 2025

30 Days • 30 Critiques – Day [17] <br />Critiqued Member: JOHN DOBSON<br />Showcase Member: DANNY PORTNOY<br /><br />👇 Get involved, support the mission, and level up your work:<br />🧠 Download the FREE Self-Critique Guide<br />→ https://f64.me/selfcrit<br />🎨 Support Give Kids Art – Every view, email signup, and subscription helps us donate!<br />→ https://f64.co/GKA<br />📸 Want your work critiqued or showcased?<br />Join the f.64 Elite Membership & get access to critiques, courses, and a creative community. $4 from each new monthly membership and $20 from each annual membership are going to Give Kids Art! Your membership provides art supplies for kids.<br />→ https://f64.co/elite<br />🔁 Leave a comment with your creative challenge idea to shape tomorrow’s twist!<br /><br />This is a 30-day creative challenge built for photographers who want to grow.<br />Each day, I’m critiquing a new image submitted by f.64 Elite members — with a fun twist inspired by your comments. It’s about sharpening your eye, pushing boundaries, and connecting purpose to process… all while raising support for kids in need of creative outlets.<br />Chapter:<br />00:00 Introduction<br />00:15 The Twist<br />01:16 The Critique<br />02:36 The Disconnect<br />03:49 The Work<br />13:29 The Showcase<br />15:29 The Impact on GKA

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WOW, that color - It's a Twister • Day 17

Thu Sep 11th, 2025

Watch the 30 Days 30 Critiques series: https://f64.co/30playlist<br /><br />After reviewing more than 3,000 photo edits, you start to see patterns, not just in the technical mistakes, but in the way photographers think when they sit down to edit. Some of these are small habits, others are mindset shifts, but they all add up.<br /><br />This video isn’t a critique or a lecture. It’s a reflection on the three biggest things I see photographers overlook over and over again. These aren't about gear, presets, or chasing the next editing trend. They're about clarity, intention, and understanding the viewer's role in your work.<br /><br />If you're a photographer who wants to grow, not just “improve,” I think this will resonate. Let’s rethink how we approach editing, it'll benefit everyone.

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I Reviewed 3000+ Photos • Here's What I Learned

Wed Sep 10th, 2025

30 Days • 30 Critiques – Day [16] <br />Critiqued Member: ALAIN VERSLUYS<br />Showcase Member: ANONYMOUS<br /><br />👇 Get involved, support the mission, and level up your work:<br />🧠 Download the FREE Self-Critique Guide<br />→ https://f64.me/selfcrit<br /><br />🎨 Support Give Kids Art – Every view, email signup, and subscription helps us donate!<br />→ https://f64.co/GKA<br /><br />📸 Want your work critiqued or showcased?<br />Join the f.64 Elite Membership & get access to critiques, courses, and a creative community. $4 from each new monthly membership and $20 from each annual membership are going to Give Kids Art! Your membership provides art supplies for kids.<br />→ https://f64.co/elite<br /><br />🔁 Leave a comment with your creative challenge idea to shape tomorrow’s twist!<br /><br />This is a 30-day creative challenge built for photographers who want to grow.<br />Each day, I’m critiquing a new image submitted by f.64 Elite members — with a fun twist inspired by your comments. It’s about sharpening your eye, pushing boundaries, and connecting purpose to process… all while raising support for kids in need of creative outlets.<br /><br />Chapter:<br />00:00 Introduction<br />01:14 The Twist<br />01:53 The Critique<br />03:27 The Disconnect<br />04:36 The Work<br />10:31 The Showcase<br />12:09 The Impact on GKA

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Custom Perspective Correction • Day 16

Wed Sep 10th, 2025

30 Days • 30 Critiques – Day [15] <br />Critiqued Member: ANONYMOUS<br />Showcase Member: Tom Wagner<br /><br />👇 Get involved, support the mission, and level up your work:<br />🧠 Download the FREE Self-Critique Guide<br />→ https://f64.me/selfcrit<br /><br />🎨 Support Give Kids Art – Every view, email signup, and subscription helps us donate!<br />→ https://f64.co/GKA<br /><br />📸 Want your work critiqued or showcased?<br />Join the f.64 Elite Membership & get access to critiques, courses, and a creative community. $4 from each new monthly membership and $20 from each annual membership are going to Give Kids Art! Your membership provides art supplies for kids.<br />→ https://f64.co/elite<br /><br />🔁 Leave a comment with your creative challenge idea to shape tomorrow’s twist!<br /><br />This is a 30-day creative challenge built for photographers who want to grow.<br />Each day, I’m critiquing a new image submitted by f.64 Elite members — with a fun twist inspired by your comments. It’s about sharpening your eye, pushing boundaries, and connecting purpose to process… all while raising support for kids in need of creative outlets.<br /><br />Chapter:<br />00:00 Introduction<br />01:00 The Twist<br />01:40 The Critique<br />02:36 The Disconnect<br />03:08 The Work<br />09:34 The Showcase<br />11:29 The Impact on GKA

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Depth Masking for the win ... again • Day 15

Tue Sep 9th, 2025

30 Days • 30 Critiques – Day [14] <br />Critiqued Member: MARILYN OWEN<br />Showcase Member: SONJA BELLA<br /><br />👇 Get involved, support the mission, and level up your work:<br />🧠 Download the FREE Self-Critique Guide<br />→ https://f64.me/selfcrit<br /><br />🎨 Support Give Kids Art – Every view, email signup, and subscription helps us donate!<br />→ https://f64.co/GKA<br /><br />📸 Want your work critiqued or showcased?<br />Join the f.64 Elite Membership & get access to critiques, courses, and a creative community. $4 from each new monthly membership and $20 from each annual membership are going to Give Kids Art! Your membership provides art supplies for kids.<br />→ https://f64.co/elite<br /><br />🔁 Leave a comment with your creative challenge idea to shape tomorrow’s twist!<br /><br />This is a 30-day creative challenge built for photographers who want to grow.<br />Each day, I’m critiquing a new image submitted by f.64 Elite members — with a fun twist inspired by your comments. It’s about sharpening your eye, pushing boundaries, and connecting purpose to process… all while raising support for kids in need of creative outlets.<br /><br />Chapter:<br />00:00 Introduction<br />00:12 The Twist<br />00:27 The Critique<br />01:54 The Disconnect<br />02:57 The Work<br />09:50 The Showcase<br />11:54 The Impact on GKA

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You gotta pull the viewer in! • Day 14

Mon Sep 8th, 2025

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