Here are some sources, software, and resources that I use regularly.

Here are some sources, software, and resources that I use regularly. 

Denise Ippolito is a great resource, teacher, and source of inspiration for creative photography. Her ebook "Bloomin Ideas" is a must have resource. 
http://deniseippolito.com/

FYI, Entering “Photoshop texture” into Google will yield MANY links to both free and purchasable textures.

Flypaper textures Awesome Textures
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Bellefleur Textures


"Finding the right texture to enhance your photos can create AMAZING results"
http://www.bellefleurtextures.com/

http://www.bellefleurtextures.com/

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French Kiss Textures Awesome fine art textures https://frenchkisscollections.refersion.com/c/1651

 




Flypaper textures
Awesome Textures
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Joel Olives Textures
 


2 Lil Owls
Textures, Templates, Brushes



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Photomatix
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15% off Photomatix software and plugins
Go to their website at HDRSoft

Shadowhouse Creations 
http://shadowhousecreations.blogspot.com/search/label/Texture%20Set
"Textures are like Actions, meaning they won't give the same results on every image you apply them to. Textures are moody fickle things, you have to fiddle with the Layer Modes and Opacity Levels to find the results you are happy with, but it's fun to think outside the box and try using some different tools within Photoshop or whatever editor 

Topaz
We just love, love, love their products. Use Clarity or Adjust on the majority of my images.
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I love all of their products, but I use Adjust and/or Clarity on the Majority of my photographs.







This is a stand alone version, you do not need elements, PS, etc.

OTHER COMPANIES AND PRODUCTS THAT WE USE:

MCP Actions Photoshop actions to make editing and retouching simple and flexible.

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Borrow Lenses
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