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Sara Frances

Master of Arts, Master Photographic Craftsman
Associate of the American Society of Photographers
Accredited Photographic Instructor

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Pro Flash Photography without the Pro Price Tag

Features: Written by Sara Frances on July 20, 2009

The Ultimate Light Box flash modifier comes as an easy-to-use kit that makes your photos look like you had lots of equipment and time. See how the ULB beat the pants off of other modifiers, including Gary Fong's Lightsphere II.

The Flash Modifier Market

Features: Written by Sara Frances on July 20, 2009

In the article "Pro Flash Photography without the Pro Price Tag," I tested the Ultimate Light Box from Harbor Digital Design against six other flash modifiers. Although the ULB was far superior, the other modifiers aren't without their strengths.

Rehabilitate Old Photos

How-Tos: Written by Sara Frances on July 14, 2008

Good photo rehabilitation goes beyond repairing typical tears and fading to rebuilding important, but initially unsatisfactory, images that recover the emotional impact of an event. And clients pay a lot for that!

Get the Lensbaby Look in Photoshop

How-Tos: Written by Sara Frances on October 19, 2007

You've probably seen the Lensbaby look, even if you didn't know its name -- part of an image is sharp, but the rest of it is dramatically blurred. If you don't have the money or time for the gadget itself, mimic its effect with this software how-to.

Photoshop How-To: Take a Filter Beyond the Basics

How-Tos: Written by Sara Frances on May 14, 2007

This easy Photoshop technique creates images that are rough in organic texture yet romantic in feeling.

Photoshop How-To: Brushstroke Bonanza

How-Tos: Written by Sara Frances on March 14, 2007

Get believable results from this digital technique that will have your photos looking like realistic pen-and-ink drawings.

Photoshop How-To: Divide and Conquer

How-Tos: Written by Sara Frances on January 15, 2007

When a photo needs several kinds of retouching (color correction, Healing brush, etc.), you'll get the best results if you focus on one area at a time. The results could be award-winning!