Allison Waken | Digital

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Name : Allison Waken

SC Username :AllisonWaken

Computer: I use a 27" iMac (yes the humongous screen)

Programs you use: Lighroom, CS6 and iPhoto

How did you learn these programs?: I'm all self taught (I learn best that way) I actually took some classes for my last job and was completely bored. I much prefer to figure out how to do something by googling it.

Method of printing: I usually print at Target or Costco.

Favorite font: Do we have to have a favorite? I actually don't use it often but really love Homestead.

Favorite digital element to work with: Digital stamps! I love that you can stamp them, clip to them, watermark with them etc.

How often do you use digital elements in your work: In some form probably on 99% of my spreads.

Favorite way to combine digital with traditional scrapbooking: Stamps/journaling on photos.

Something you'd like to try: An entire card of journaling. I'm usually a one line/sentence type of person so I'd like to see myself put more time/words onto a card.

Advice to a digital newbie: Just start small with one concept or technique at a time. You don't need to learn everything there is to know about Photoshop in order to add digital elements to your work. Start by learning how to use digital stamps or even just by adding text to a photo.