More Isn’t Always Better
Do you ever realize that you have gone too far in your editing? In this essay, I examine that idea and discuss what I do about it. Avoid over-editing with these simple tips!
✅ 2 Steps = 80% of an Edit | Luminar Neo Quick Fix
I love to edit photos, but sometimes I just need to get a quick edit done. But, I still want the photo to look good. In this tutorial, I share a super easy and fast 2 step process for getting it done.
Your Summer Photos Are Getting a Huge FREE Upgrade
Check out my new FREE preset pack for Luminar Neo: Summer Moods! These presets will make your summer photos come to life! Enjoy the free tutorial video as well.
3 Tips to Make Presets Work for You
Presets - some photographers love them, and some hate them. Here are my thoughts on why I think they are useful. How do you feel about them?
How I Fix a Boring Photo
We all take boring photos at some time or another, but there are some editing tricks you can use to make them a bit more interesting. Check out these tips!
When Your Photo is Boring (Lightroom Tutorial)
Sometimes our photos are boring, but they don’t have to stay that way. In this Lightroom tutorial video, I take a boring shot and turn it into something much more interesting. Follow along!
What Is a Pro Photographer?
I call myself a pro photographer, but am I really one? How do you define a pro photographer?
Summer Update + What’s Coming Next
My summer plans outlined - and they include lots of new stuff I think you’ll be excited about!
Forget Tricks - Here’s What Actually Works
Here’s a very simple but powerful approach that works on every edit, and allows your images to really pop off the screen. Enjoy!
The Tragic Brevity of Time
Time is fleeting, and I am changing how I spend mine. I’m not interested in doing it all, so I’ve cut down on the things that don’t really matter. How about you?
Anything Above Zero Compounds
Do you believe you can only improve when you have large chunks of free time? I used to think that way, but don’t any longer. Here’s how I approach that now.
On1 Revisited: Simple Moves, Powerful Results
Follow along as I demonstrate the power and flexibility of On1 Photo RAW - no complicated tricks needed!
YouTube is a Grind
I love YouTube, but it ain’t easy. This outlines my process and everything I go through to get a video out. You may be surprised at all it entails.
Let’s Talk About Presets
In this blog I share some thoughts about presets, and dive into the improvements that Luminar Neo has recently made to their preset functionality. You also get a free download of a RAW file and we create a preset together. Enjoy!
Once You’ve Started, You’re Halfway There
I have found that my biggest hurdle to getting something done, or learning something new, is usually just me. I just have to get started. I have to take that first step. Just do it.
Luminar’s Photo Mastery Toolkit is Here!
Luminar’s Photo Mastery Toolkit is here and you are going to be blown away at how much amazing content you get for a crazy low price. Check it out!
Why I’m Blogging Again After All These Years
I used to blog all the time, for years, and then essentially quit. Now, I am blogging again every week, and I love it. Here’s the background, and why I find myself in this position now.
My Approach to Editing a Photo
In this excerpt from my newsletter, I share some quick tips about how I approach editing a photo. Dive in!
I Take a Lot of Terrible Photos
It may look like I take great photos every time I go out, but I don’t. I take a lot of really bad photos, and that’s ok.
Lightroom Drops a Mind-Blowing Masking Update
Lightroom’s latest update is HUGE for those of us that rely on masks for every edit. Check out this video and see it in action!