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Using Clarity to edit landscape images in Adobe Lightroom
Clarity can make a big difference when editing raw images, but only if you know how it works and when to use it. Here's what you need to know.
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The how, what, and why of photography
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This photo editor is blowing my mind
My experience testing out Luminar Neo from Skylum Software
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10 essential color editing techniques in Lightroom
Tools and tips to get the best possible color out of your digital raw files in Adobe Lightroom, Lightroom Classic and Camera Raw
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Practical tips for creating black and white photos from color
Exploring why some color images work in black and white and others do not, shooting and editing black and white, and more
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Rapid masks in Lightroom using FREE presets (and how build your own)
Tired of building the same masks every time you edit a raw file in Adobe Lightroom or Camera Raw? Me too. I'll also show you how to build your own.
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How to backup SD cards using an iPhone
A not-so-elegant (but functional!) solution for backing up photos and videos to external hard drives without a desktop or laptop computer
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Am I still using Capture One?
I've received a number of emails and comments about Capture One, for a couple of years ago I was an enthusiastic "switcher" from Adobe Lightroom Classic after years of editing raw images using the latter. I also produced a number of videos about Capture One; touting
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What's next for Adobe Lightroom? Predictions for 2023 and beyond
Thoughts about new features and functionality that may (or may not) be coming to Adobe Lightroom, Lightroom Classic and Camera Raw
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How to create realistic lighting in Lightroom
In the world of cinematography there's a common lighting technique known as motivated lighting. It's a method where artificial lights augment, accentuate, or emulate the appearance of natural light. Here's an example borrowed from the excellent @filmlights Instagram account (give them a follow if
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Common signs of under and over-developed photos
Common signs of raw photos edited with too little or too much effort, plus how you check your progress for problem signs.
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10 fantastic tools in TK8 (TKActions)
Ten of my favorite, most frequently used tools in TK8, one of the best photo editing plugins for Adobe Photoshop
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The dark side of Highlights
Taking a closer look one of the most popular (and perhaps overused) tools in Adobe Lightroom and Camera Raw