Acknowledgments

Stacy Cates: I would like to thank my friends Allison Lemke, Rebecca Garrett, and Shelly Eastman for their loyalty and support during the writing of this book; Berry College, for providing opportunities that helped me expand my knowledge of Adobe Photoshop; and the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP), for continually providing learning opportunities and creative inspiration.

Special appreciation to the following artists/photographers who donated their work to this book:

Simon Abrams

Brad Barker, 706-766-5158, zero22884@gmail.com

Christopher Angel Alasa, 404-869-6637, chris@sosyes.com

AJ Grier, www.theharleyartist.com, rtist@bellsouth.net

Bobby DeLane Poole, 706-266-8788, poole9005@comcast.net

Rod McClain, www.rodmcclainphotography.net

Will Cates

The Library of Congress and Carol Highsmith, the Carol Highsmith Collection

Simon Abrams: I would like to acknowledge the following people, places and things that provided support, encouragement, and preservation of my sanity for the duration of this project:

Christopher Hayes, you really are the man, and I still want to be like you when I grow up.

Evan Korth, thanks for the opportunities and the opened doors.

Wii nights with the Harfenists.

K-Dog Coffee Shop, for keeping the iced lattés and carrot cake in steady supply.

My work family at Deutsch, Inc., the world's greatest cheerleading squad.

My entire family, thanks for the support. You guys are the best.

Dan Moughamian: I would like to especially thank my wife ...

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