Lightroom Color Tools: Key Differences Explained
There are three major color tools in Lightroom, and they differ pretty widely in terms of how they work. This video delves into those differences and shows how to understand them and use them to get a great edit.
Tips for Applying Textures
In this short article, I share some tips for how I apply textures to a photo as well as blend them together, and more.
Get On With The Fascination
Some thoughts on curiosity, interest and inspiration when it comes to photo editing. What fascinates you?
Simple Moves for Punchy Monochromes in Luminar
Creating a dramatic and punchy monochrome in Luminar Neo is easy and fun. In this tutorial, I do just that and share several tips along the way.
Let’s Talk About Dodge and Burn
In this short article, I discuss dodge and burn and share some thoughts about what it is, when to use it, and most importantly, why.
You Don’t Take a Photograph, You Make It
In this article, I delve into what it requires to make a great photograph. Some people think you can just “take” a photo, but I believe that in reality you have to “make” a photo. There’s a key difference, and I explain it here.
Color Grade Like a Pro with Lightroom Masks
Color grading in Lightroom is powerful, thanks to the great tools. And when you combine the amazing masking with color adjustments, you can have a profound impact on your image.
Luminar Tutorial: HDR vs Exposure Blends
HDR and Exposure Blends - what’s the difference? What do they have in common? In this video, I walk through all that and more, showing how to make each one and pointing out where they differ.
I’ve Fallen for Prime Lenses
I have developed quite a love for prime lenses, and in this article I share a little background on that plus a list of what I’m shooting these days.
HDR vs Exposure Blends
Are you confused about the differences between an HDR photo and an exposure blend? In this blog, I answer that very question, which was posed by one of my viewers.
Shoot for yourself
Do you shoot for yourself, or do you shoot for someone else’s approval? In this blog I delve into that topic and share my thoughts on this important subject.
Saturation is not your friend
Using the saturation slider to boost your colors, while obvious, is not a very good way to get great results. In this blog, I talk a little bit about that topic.
Get my FREE Luminar Neo Layers Cheat Sheet
Confused about using layers in Luminar Neo? Get my free guide and dive into this fun and interesting topic!
Lightroom Tools That Make Color Grading Easy
Color grading is both an action and a specific tool. In this tutorial, I explain the difference and show how I use multiple tools in Lightroom Classic to get a full, finished color grade in my edits.
Luminar Neo Turns 3
Luminar Neo just turned 3 years old, and I wrote up some thoughts about the key features that I depend on. Plus, I made a video to show how they work. Enjoy!
Why I Use More Than One Photo Editor
I use a few different products to edit my photos. In this blog, I delve into why and share how I got here, including a lengthy list of every app I have ever tried.
I’m maturing as a photographer
In this blog, I share 16 different ways I have matured as a photographer over the years. It’s a continual process and I expect more changes as I dive deeper and deeper into this craft.
Tame Wild Colors in Luminar with this Easy Trick
If you ever find yourself getting too much saturation in your Luminar Neo edits, this tip will help you control that for a much more subtle and beautiful use of color.
What is a luminosity mask?
Luminosity masking sounds complicated, but honestly it’s a very straightforward thing. In this blog, I talk about what it is and why it’s so important.
Before You Delete Throwaway Images - Try This in Lightroom First
Not every photo you take is a winner, but you’d be surprised how you might be able to salvage some of them and turn them into pretty nice images. This video shows how I do that in Lightroom Classic.