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David Salahi

Dave Salahi is a photographer, Photoshop artist and Photoshop instructor in Southern California. In a previous life Dave was a software developer and still does some website development work. His website, The Photo Performance, features Photoshop tutorials and other photography info.

Should I Save My File As a JPEG or PNG? How to Maximize Image Quality Online

April 21, 2026 by David Salahi

How can you be sure you’re not sacrificing image quality with file compression? Read on…

Categories Photoshop Tags jpeg, PNG, color management, web, color profiles, photoshop

Creative Compositing with Photoshop’s Layer Blending Modes

February 16, 2024August 24, 2014 by David Salahi
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In the video below, Mark S. Johnson demonstrates the process of layering a model’s photo onto a wintry scene with a tree and some birds.

Categories Photoshop Tags layer blending modes, blending modes, layers, photoshop

It’s 1:00. Do You Know Where Your Photos Are? [The Ethics of Photo Sharing]

October 6, 2025August 16, 2014 by David Salahi

A trend that is becoming ever more common—the reuse of photos and other intellectual property without prior consent.

Categories Photography Tips Tags copyright, Photo Sharing, law
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