Author: Carly Sullens M. Artist, CPP

Carly Sullens is a St. Louis based professional photographer, artist, digital painter and an educator. With a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy, Carly studied painting, psychology and art history in both undergraduate and grad school, training in watercolor, oils, and acrylics. Seeing that different forms of art have shaped and evolved her as an artist, several years ago, she added photography to her portfolio. Eventually, she began to apply her painting training, turning photos into works of art. Her photographs have earned several awards and been published.
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The Art of Layering for a Painterly Look

Creating a painterly look from photographs using painterly backgrounds and textures is a creative process that allows you to blend your photos with the aesthetics of traditional painting. This technique can transform your images into unique works of art. This creative process involves a thoughtful blend of elements, allowing the artist’s vision to guide them […]
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3 Quick and Easy Ways to Improve Your Photography Today

Photography can be frustrating when you feel like you’re not improving your skills. The good news, you can make big improvements to your photos by making small changes. In this post, I’m going to share my top three quick hacks to help take your photography game up a notch. These tips will help you take […]
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How Photography Helps Mental Health

Photography can have a significant positive effect on mental health. Florence Cane, one of the early Art Therapy pioneers, was one of the first visual artists to recognize the extraordinarily connected impact of art on mental health. Since then, art making, including photography, has been researched many times, concluding many mental health benefits.  Here are […]
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How to Create Impact in Your Photography

Photographers are trained to look at light and understand the mechanics of their cameras to create an excellent technical photograph. But great photographers not only take quality pictures but also tells a story and capture the mood. These photographers convey their impressions of what they are experiencing visually. This kind of self-expression creates an opportunity […]
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10 Reasons Why It’s OK to Manipulate Your Photos

What is Photo Manipulation Altering your photo in any way is a form of photo manipulation, from composite and photo painting to simple hue and lighting adjustments. Photo manipulation can be done in-camera, such as double exposure or post-editing in a dark room or digital editing software program.   Photo Manipulation and editing are integral […]
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Before You Take Another Photography Class, Take a Step Back

By Carly Sullens   Of all the art mediums, photography has one of the steepest learning curves. It is the most technical and requires learning multiple facets to master, which includes; camera mechanics, lighting, editing, posing and more. No matter where you are on your photography journey, there’s always something to learn. Photographers learn from […]
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