Are you using Luminar, or thinking about it?  There is so much you can do with it.  Here are 21 tips to help you maximize your use of this amazing photo editing software!

Have you heard about Luminar, but haven't jumped in yet? Are you Luminar-curious? What are you waiting for?!  Luminar offers SO much, including these 5 amazing filters that you cannot get in Lightroom.  Check it out!

If you use Lightroom, you may want to read this and possibly save yourself some serious problems.  I made a big mistake that you can learn from!

Here are 25 tips designed to help you get the most out of your travel photography in 2017.  Go forth and create my friends!

2016 was a great year for my photography, and for that I am very thankful.  Here's why.

There are a TON of great filters in Luminar, and I definitely have my favorites.  Today I list 5 that I love that you might have overlooked.  Try these out on your images and see how it works for you!

The pre-order period for Luminar is almost over.  Get it now, save money and get some bonuses, too!  Oh and here are 50 things I love about it!

Some thoughts on trying to be original in a world where everybody has a camera, everybody is a photographer, and everything has already been photographed.

Today I explore creative options in Aurora HDR 2017 from Macphun.  Many people think HDR photos all look the same, but I prove that you can get a wide range of outputs with this powerful product.  Have a look and see which version you like best!

Aurora HDR 2017 from Macphun is now available, and it's incredible.  Here are 7 reasons why I think you should get this software to use for your image editing.  You'll be glad you did!

I'm normally a "big color" type of photographer, but I have been exploring a new creative path with black and white photography, and have both learned a lot and changed my mind about monochromes.  It's all due to my recent use of Tonality by Macphun - and here are 10 examples of the same photo that show you just how versatile monochrome photography can be.

I spend a lot of time thinking about photography, and sometimes I write these thoughts down.  Usually it's in a coherent (at least to me) form with a clear purpose, but not this time.  This is all just off-the-top-of-my-head, so consider that fair warning.  ;-)

Do you use Flickr?  Are you reading the news about Yahoo, Flickr's parent company, being sold off and possibly dismantled?  I am reading it, and I don't like what I hear.  But, maybe there's a silver lining in there.

Recently, I made the switch from using Photomatix to create my HDR photos over to Aurora HDR Pro.  Today, I share my thoughts with you about why I made the switch and what I gained from it.  I think you will enjoy this.

Today on the blog I settle the age-old debate about where to get the best sunset view in Austin.  The discussion is over, people.  I have proven why in today's post.  ;-)

The Nik Collection of software for post-processing your images is now free.  Everyone has been rushing to download it.  While that sounds great on the surface, I have some concerns about the whole thing.  Just because it's free doesn't mean it's worth your time.  Read on and let me know your position on this. 

Today I share some insight into Aurora HDR Pro - a new product I am using to create my HDR photos with (and my single exposures too).  It's incredibly versatile and powerful, and I am having a great time with it.  Read my quick review, see some screenshots and finished photos, and let me know if you have any questions!  

It's a New Year, and I'm already busy.  I am planning on doing a lot this year, taking my photography business to new levels, and enjoying the heck out of it.  Here's a personal post about what I am thinking. I welcome your feedback, and look forward to a productive 2016!  Thanks for following along!

It's fun to look back on the year that just ended, and today's post is exactly that - a look back.  2015 was a year of photography, travel, and change - and I hope I did it justice in this summary.  Grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy the review - there's a LOT here!  Thanks for visiting my blog this year!

Today's post is an essay about goal-setting and getting caught up in the goals for the sake of achieving them.  I lost my creative direction earlier this year, but I have found it again and am back on track.  Oh, and I had an epiphany this summer that set it all in motion.  Read on and let me know your thoughts!