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Never assume a photo's original framing is the best option available. The Rule of Thirds is one of photography's oldest and most trusted guides. It states that if you cut the image in thirds horizontally and vertically (making 9 mini squares), the most interesting elements should always be the lines and intersections. In Photoshop, these lines appear automatically when cropping, making it easy to improve.  Even small crops can dramatically improve a photo. Are there any unnecessary elements in the corners of the frame that you can eliminate to focus on more interesting things? Always put major lines, like the horizon in the example above, on a third line. To crop a photo, press "C" to pull up the crop tool. The Red Eye Tool is found under the Patch tool, which is found underneath the eyedropper icon in your toolbar. You can also press J to bring up the Patch tool, then click and hold on the icon to reveal the red eye tool. Once you have it, simply click and drag over the eyes to remove red eye. Want to get rid of that small pimple on your forehead? The spot healer is here to help. Click and hold the Patch tool (press "J") to find it, as it will pop up in the small menu under the Patch tool. This tool simply replaces the spot you click on with pixels surrounding it, blending them in perfectly. This means thin, small issues, like a zit or a power-line in the background, can be quickly erased without ruining the image. The healing brush works similarly, but you can tell it which pixels to replace from. To select the "healing area," hold the Alt/Opt key, click once, then start healing your blemish area. For example, imagine there was some dirt on the lens that you missed, which put a big brown spot in the sky of your beautiful landscape shot. Content-fill can cover it up for you. To do so, use Quick Selection tool (found under the Lasso icon) to select the smudge. From there:  Click "Select" → "Modify" → "Expand." Expand the selection by 5-10 pixels. Select "Edit" → "Fill." Select "Content Aware" in the Fill, dialogue box and select "okay." Imagine you've got a great shot of a soccer player in action but there is one fan in the background up against a fence that you want out of there. Of course, you need to remove him while keeping the fence, which may seem impossible when he's covering the fence up! The patch tool will take another section of the fence and duplicate it over your man to replace him.  Use a selection tool (like "Quick Selection") to select the thing you want to be removed. Select the Patch Tool by pressing J. It can also be found underneath the eyedropper icon. Click on the selected area (the place you're replacing), but don't let go of the mouse. Drag the selected area to the spot you want to replace it with and let go of the mouse.

summary: Crop pictures using the "Rule of Thirds" as a guide for compelling shots. Use the Red Eye Tool to simply clean up the eyes of any portraits. Play with the spot healing brush to remove small blemishes. Use the Content-Fill effect to remove objects and simple imperfections. Use the patch tool to replace small sections of a photo with another section of the photo.


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Many color schemes inspire Christmas, but not all of them might work with your room. For example, if your room has a lot of pink and white, the traditional red and green might clash. Red and white might be more suitable. Here are some common Christmas color schemes to get you started:  Red and green Red, green, and white/gold Blue and white/silver Blue, white, and silver White/ivory and gold Red and white/gold Green and white/gold Sometimes, having a set theme can help you choose which decorations to put up. It can also help your room look more unified and less cluttered. As with colors, choose a theme that matches your room. For example, if your room has a lot of heavy, Victorian-era furniture, a rustic or nature theme might clash. Themes that are more Victorian or ornate might work better with your room decor. Here are some common Christmas themes to get you started:  1900s, Charles Dickens, Victorian era, and Vintage inspired Rustic, woodland cabin-inspired, with lots of gingham, knit, wood, and burlap Nature, with lots of snow, pine trees, pinecones, reindeer, and woodland creatures Traditional/classic with lots of red and green, snowmen, and Santa Claus Fancy/royal with lots of silver or gold, ornate scroll patterns, and lots of rich brocade Winter wonderland, with lots of blue, silver, and white, snow, snowflakes, icicles, and pine trees Look at how stores step up their displays. If you see any you like, try to copy them. Take pictures, write down what you see, or make a quick sketch. You don't have to copy the display exactly; you can just use elements from it, such as silver ornaments and glittery snowflakes. You can also get ideas from a nature walk as well. If you have a laptop, radio, or TV in your room, consider playing some Christmas music or a Christmas movie. They might inspire you or get you into the Christmas spirit. If you don't know where to start decorating, take a look around your room. See if there are any blank spaces or surfaces, and start decorating there. For example:  Is there a bare wall in your room? If so, consider decorating it with some paper snowflakes or Christmas cards. Is there a blank corner on your desk or dresser? What about on your shelf? These places are great for displaying mini trees, figurines, and scenes. Curtain rods and doorknobs are great places to hang decorations from. Windows are great places to hang decorations, such as lights and ornaments, from.
summary: Choose a color scheme that matches your existing room decor. Decide on a theme. Go window shopping. Consider having some background noise while you work. Look around your room for blank spaces.