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Sally Welch is runner-up in the Blending Modes category of the first O’Reilly Photoshop Cook-Off. Sally explains blending modes and how they are used to deliver a variety of effects, including those that brought her to New York and PhotoPlus Expo as an honoree at the Cook-off reception. Sally “dreams in Photoshop,” and describes the work it takes to get the effects she wants.

Pam Helm of p.c. helm is the winner of the Photo Effects category in the first O’Reilly Photoshop Cook-Off. In an interview at the contest reception at PhotoPlus Expo in New York City, Pam explains why her image has a double meaning for her, the techniques she used, and provides advice for those interested in furthering their graphics knowledge.

Suzanne Pitts of Pacific Image Photography was named as the grand prize winner of the first O’Reilly Photoshop Cook-Off at a reception at PhotoPlus Expo in New York City. Suzanne talks about her image, her inspiration, and some of the details on how it was created. Suzanne also provides some thoughts on creativity, the power of the tools available to professional photographers, and why it is best to learn by doing.