Let's assume you captured a difficult-to-edit landscape photo with super bright highlights in the sky and very deep shadows in the foreground, and you simply can't balance these divergent tones with one shot in the camera.
More and more photographers are using their advanced smartphones to capture amazing images, but some adept shooters fall short when it comes to mobile editing techniques. This quick tutorial with instructor Alex Hinson demystifies the process in a way that's far easier than you think.
This eye-opening video is for those of you who aren't quite sure about the difference between Photoshop Adjustments and Adjustment Layers. There's room for both in your everyday workflow, but it's important to understand which approach to use when and the best techniques to employ.
In the next six minutes you'll learn all about a small easy-to-miss Lightroom icon that one of our favorite instructors says is a huge timesaver when editing multiple photos and keeping the files organized so they're right at your fingertips when you need them.
Adobe just unloaded a boatful of innovative updates across their entire Lightroom and Photoshop ecosystem, and we'll be bringing you all the details one at a time. But there's one impressive capability, known as Variance, that seems to be flying under the radar and that's what you'll use learn how to use today so you don't miss it later on.
Today we're taking a quick look at the new Enhance features in Lightroom Classic, specifically how to apply Denoise, Raw Details, and Super Resolution to photographs non-destructively. Here's how Adobe expert Julienne Kost introduces the topic: "This technology update provides additional flexibility when editing and reduces the use of disk space as well as the number of files that need to be managed."
There are a variety of Lightroom techniques for rehabilitating underexposed photos, yet some methods come with a catch: They do a good job of repairing exposure but may introduce unsightly noise in the process.
Here's a dilemma that many of us have experienced when shooting in the field or on the street: You capture what you think is a great shot, only to realize later that you failed to notice a person walking into the frame or emerging from behind a tree or building.
Harsh midday sun may be great for working on your tan at the beach but when it comes to photographing birds, well, not so much. We all prefer shooting under more favorable conditions early in the day when birds are more active, or at Golden Hour in late afternoon when the landscaped is bathed in beautiful warm light.
There are a number of masking tools for enhancing images in Lightroom and Photoshop, and some are more complicated than others while delivering similar results. The video below demonstrates a unique hidden trick for getting the job done to perfection.
All photographers who shoot in the field understand why atmospheric conditions like drizzle or mist enables them to capture compelling images full drama and emotion. But what those times when Mother Nature fails to cooperate and you're greeted by clear skies?
Are you confused about the Flow and Density settings when using brushes in Lightroom and Photoshop? If so, you're not alone. Take heart, however, because this must-watch tutorial from post-processing expert Mike Wardynski explains everything you need to know for moving forward with confidence.
The first thing many photographers do after pulling up an image on the computer is to use the cropping tool to refine framing. This tutorial from the Yorkshire Photo Walks YouTube channel reveals five often-ignored cropping concepts that "every photographer should know."
The Color Mixer in Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) has been a post-processing staple for years. This quick primer from the Better Pics YouTube channel take a look at "how it can help you achieve perfect color in your images."
It's remarkable that b&w photography remains so powerful in a world bursting with color. And what is it about those stark white, black, and gray tones that grab our attention? Today's tutorial from Providence Photography DFW addresses all this and much more so you can get in on the monochrome magic.