Summer Update + Whatβs Coming Next
My summer plans outlined - and they include lots of new stuff I think youβll be excited about!
Forget Tricks - Hereβs What Actually Works
Hereβs 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. Iβm not interested in doing it all, so Iβve cut down on the things that donβt 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 donβt any longer. Hereβs 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 ainβt easy. This outlines my process and everything I go through to get a video out. You may be surprised at all it entails.
Letβs 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 Youβve Started, Youβre 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.
Luminarβs Photo Mastery Toolkit is Here!
Luminarβs 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 Iβm 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. Hereβs 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 donβt. I take a lot of really bad photos, and thatβs ok.
Lightroom Drops a Mind-Blowing Masking Update
Lightroomβs latest update is HUGE for those of us that rely on masks for every edit. Check out this video and see it in action!
Luminar Neoβs Spring Update is Here!
Luminarβs Spring Update is here and I have all the details, plus a video demo showing whatβs new. Letβs dive into it!
The Power of Persistence
For a lot of us, photography can take a while to really learn and get comfortable with. There are a lot of variables, and sometimes it takes a while for it all to click. Here are my thoughts on that.
Did You Photoshop That?
Iβve been asked this question a LOT. In this blog, I share my thoughts about it. Itβs lengthy but hopefully gives you something to think about!
Flipping Rocks
My simple approach to learning how to edit photos is what I like to call βflipping rocksβ. We all did it as kids (right?) and frankly, itβs still useful today. Letβs talk about it!
The Secret to Stunning Sunsets in Lightroom
When editing a sunset, I constantly think about creating some tension in the image. Thatβs tension with both light and color, and the results can be impressive! Check out this tutorial for the full demo.
Thereβs Too Much Social Media
Iβm changing my relationship with social media. Here are my thoughts about it, how I am using it (or not), and what I see myself spending the most time on.
Is Your Photography Improving?
Some thoughts on how to make sure that your editing skills are constantly improving.