Could you use an action for Photoshop Elements that will streamline your workflow, save you time and spruce up your images?

This free action automates the first half of my Perfect Photoshop Elements Workflow tutorial.  It’s great for processing lots of images that you don’t want to add any special effects to.  Or, if you do want to add those effects, running this action is a great way to prepare your image for CoffeeShop or other actions.  Or for preparing pictures for one of Rita’s fabulous storyboards or other templates.

To make this action compatible with Photoshop Elements, I had to flatten the image after each step.  That means that you can’t go back to tweak layer opacity or adjustment layer settings after the action runs.  But you can set the amount of these adjustments as the action runs.

Click on this image to link to the download page with instructions for use.

There was no way to get the entire workflow into one action.  That means more actions are in the works! Stay tuned to Digital Photography For Moms so that you don’t miss the updates.  Subscribe by email or RSS.