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From Every Pixel to Brushstroke: Elevate Your Brand with Painter Portraits

Painter Portraits from Mid-South Color offers a powerful brand upgrade for photographers seeking to stand out. These custom-crafted pieces blend masterful digital retouching with the timeless artistry of brushstroke enhancements. From every pixel to brushstroke, Painter Portraits begins with your high-resolution image and ends as a hand-finished work of art. It’s not just a print—it’s a fine art experience capturing the soul of your subject.

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Brilliance Prints on Metal: Bold, Modern Art for Next-Level Photographers

In a competitive photography market, presentation matters. For next-level photographers, Brilliance Prints on Metal will help your work stand out in striking, unforgettable ways. These premium metal prints combine vibrant color, sharp detail, and sleek surfaces to deliver modern, gallery-worthy art. Every print is infused directly into coated aluminum, creating a durable, waterproof finish that resists fading and scratching.

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Setting Up Lightroom and ACR for Accurate Color and Better Prints

When working with professional labs like Mid-South Color Labs, correctly setting up your editing environment is essential—especially regarding color space settings. If you’re editing in Adobe Lightroom or using Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) through Photoshop and Adobe Bridge, minor adjustments can make a big difference in how your images look on screen—and in print.

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Experience Unmatched Quality with Mid-South Color Labs

For professional photographers who demand excellence, Mid-South Color Labs delivers unmatched quality, service, and dedication. Since 1957, we have helped professionals produce stunning images with precision and care. From hand-stripped canvas to large printing, our team ensures every piece meets the highest standards.

Clients consistently praise our commitment to superior craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. Just ask Tim Kelly, a longtime client:

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Mastering Color Accuracy in Digital Photography: Hue & Saturation

Achieving accurate colors in digital photography can be challenging. A wedding dress may look slightly off, or a client’s outfit might need adjustments. Outdoor settings can also shift in tone depending on lighting and season. Digital images don’t always capture colors as expected. Fortunately, Photoshop provides powerful tools to fix these discrepancies. With the right skills, mastering color accuracy becomes easier than ever.

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Elevate Your Photography With Exclusive Giclée Fine Art Prints

For photographers looking to bring their images to life with unparalleled depth and detail, selling the exclusive Giclée Fine Art Prints is the gold standard. Unlike traditional photo printing, Giclée uses high-resolution inkjet technology with pigment-based inks on archival-quality paper or canvas. This process ensures exceptional color accuracy, longevity, and fine detail, making it a favorite for professionals and art collectors alike.

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Kick-off the New Year With Special Savings at Mid-South Color Labs

Mid-South Color Labs is excited to kick off the new year by offering special savings to thank our loyal customers and welcome new ones. Starting January 1, enjoy 25% off all orders (only frames and Luma Vues are excluded) for a limited time! This special includes all prints, finishing, and artwork involved and is intended for studio displays of 16X20 or larger.

This exclusive New Year’s offer is the perfect opportunity to print portraits you’ve meant to display or obtain added savings on client purchases. Regardless of how you use the savings, we’re here to help you start the year off right.

We’re proud to continue our tradition of exceptional craftsmanship and trusted service at Mid-South Color Labs. Since 1957, we’ve been helping clients preserve memories with precision, quality, and care. As we enter 2025, our commitment to delivering outstanding results remains stronger than ever.

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How to Effortlessly Remove Eyeglass Reflections in Photoshop

Perfecting eyeglass glare is a common challenge for photographers, especially during professional shoots. Glare can obscure the subject’s eyes and detract from the overall quality of the image. Fortunately, with Photoshop, you can efficiently remove or minimize glare without compromising the natural look of the glasses. Below is a straightforward tutorial to help you refine your retouching skills and to seamlessly remove eyeglass reflections.

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From Digital to Tangible: Why Professional Printing Showcases Artistry

In today’s digital age, photographers often use online galleries and social media to showcase their artistry. Professional photo printing showcases artistry in a way digital platforms cannot, offering emotional depth and lasting impact. Seasoned portrait photographers know printing transforms fleeting moments into timeless keepsakes, strengthening client connections. Tangible printed portraits highlight vibrant colors, fine details, and textures that screens often fail to capture. Combining digital convenience with printed products ensures your work stands out and leaves a lasting impression. Printing is essential to elevate your craft and provide clients with exceptional experiences they’ll cherish.

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A Polished Balance of Light and Shadow: Advanced Burning and Dodging in Photoshop

Dodging and burning are essential techniques for enhancing photos in Photoshop. They help you adjust shadows and highlights precisely. With advanced dodging and burning layers, you can highlight details, control lighting, and emphasize key aspects without changing overall exposure. This approach lets you highlight critical areas, adding depth and contrast for a more polished result. Below is a tutorial with advanced tips to help blend with this tool, creating a polished balance of light and shadow.

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