For 25 years Dave Cross has been helping photographers and creative professionals get the most out of their Adobe software. Dave has a Bachelor of Education, is an Adobe Certified Instructor and is a Certified Technical Trainer. Dave has taught for Adobe, at Photoshop World, the Texas School of Photography, the Santa Fe Workshops and Imaging USA.

He runs the Dave Cross Workshops in his own studio/workshop space in Tampa, FL and is a regular instructor on CreativeLive.

In 2009 Dave was inducted into the Photoshop Hall of Fame.

 

Dave Cross' Favorite Westcott Gear:

Spiderlite TD
Spiderlite TD

6220

Pro Shallow Softbox
Pro Shallow Softbox

4839

Medium Apollo Softbox with 40-Degree Grid (28-in.)
Medium Apollo Softbox with 40-Degree Grid (28")

2334
 

Articles by Dave Cross

Realistic Composite Final by Dave Cross

Realistic Composite Editing in Photoshop

Dave Cross
Lighting Tips
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In part 1 of this 2 part series, Adobe Creative expert and photographer Dave Cross demonstrates how to use studio lighting for a composite image. In part 2, Dave discusses the essential Photoshop editing techniques for creating realistic composite images.
Final Edited Composite Image

How to Light for a Composite Image

Dave Cross
Lighting Tips
12339
Creating a professional-quality composite image usually requires a lengthy editing session. For photographers who are not very efficient or experienced in Photoshop and Lightroom, this can become a long and tedious process. Thankfully, Adobe editing expert Dave Cross is here to share some simple tips to streamline the process. The most important thing to remember is to plan ahead.
Eyelighter Example Photo

Improving your Portraits using the Westcott Eyelighter

Dave Cross
Lighting Tips
10949
Top Pro Elite Photographer Dave Cross has been photographing and educating photographers for over 25 years.  In this video, Dave covers how to improve portrait photography with the simple addition of the Westcott Eyelighter.  The Eyelighter is a curved reflector that sits on a stand in front of your model.
Dave Cross - Continuous Lighting

Continuous Lighting with Dave Cross

Dave Cross
Lighting Tips
10978
Westcott Top Pro Elite photographer Dave Cross discusses the Westcott Skylux in this latest video review. Photographer Dave Cross has been educating photographers and creative professionals on Adobe software for over 25 years. He has a Bachelor of Education and Adobe Instructor & Technical Trainer certifications.

Photo Booth Wedding Portraits using Green Screen

Dave Cross
Lighting Tips
13074
Watch how Westcott Top Pro Elite Photographer Dave Cross creates fun photo booth portraits at a wedding using Westcott Green Screen and PhotoKey Pro Software. Dave Cross uses the Westcott Ice Light to light the background and the subjects during the shoot. Dave begins this video on photo booth wedding portraits with general tips on shooting with green screen.

Green Screen for Senior Portraits

Dave Cross
Lighting Tips
10623
Westcott Top Pro Elite photographer Dave Cross explains how to make high school seniors more interesting with the Power of Green Screen. He used the Westcott Illusions background, along with images from Fotolia, and PhotoKey software to create stunning Senior Pictures. He then goes the extra distance in Photoshop to make the image really pop!