ShareLightroom plugins provide fantastic versatility to an already great product. Before we delve any further into installing a plugin, I want to make sure that you know the difference between a preset and a plugin. Simply put, presets will perform exhaustive, repetitive tasks for you in Lightroom with the click of a button (like recording [...]

ShareAdding a panning effect in Photoshop is a great way to take a stationary subject and give it some movement and fluidity. This not only creates a more interesting photograph to view, but also helps to tell a story in a more visual manner – such as a car that is parked compared to one [...]

ShareDepending on what area of photography you’re pursuing, there are several mainstream programs you can use to edit your images. Your post process workflow is the most important factor to consider when making your choice -  such as the volume of images and the extent of your editing. Whether you batch edit your images lightly [...]

Share“Dodging and burning are steps to take care of mistakes God made in establishing tonal relationships.” – Ansel Adams Dodging and burning is actually not a Photoshop discovery – those who have a history with film will know that these are darkroom techniques replicated for the computer. Simply put, the dodge tool will lighten your [...]

ShareWhen processing your photo as a black and white image, it can be a bit confusing as to what the next step is. Do you dodge and burn, add a lens vignette, or adjust your contrast? While all these steps can greatly improve your image, there is one important adjustment that many overlook which will [...]

ShareAdjusting several images at once in Lightroom is not only simple, but a huge time saver for batch editing. When you have many photos from a shoot that you want to adjust the same way – such as a wedding or sporting event – these simple steps will help to streamline your workflow. 1. Import [...]

ShareCreating black and white landscapes is a powerful way to capture stunning tones with a traditional subject. However, if black and white is a bit too boring for you, you can easily take it to the next level and turn your image into a two-tone landscape that adds interest and drama to your photograph. Best [...]

ShareWorking in Photoshop can be confusing to say the least, especially if you’ve just bought a new dSLR or made the switch over from film to digital. While there is a huge learning curve for this program, the benefits of proper image editing are certainly worth the time investment. Below are a few of the [...]

ShareNow that you’ve captured some beautiful landscapes (hopefully in RAW format for optimal versatility in editing), it’s time to bring them into Photoshop and make some improvements. Confused on where to start? Below is a detailed, but certainly not exclusive, list of popular editing techniques. 1. Straighten Your Horizon Often, a crooked horizon can throw [...]

ShareIf you’ve taken a few high ISO images and you’ve got some noticeable noise in the background, here’s an easy way to reduce it without blurring your image too drastically using Photoshop. The best way to avoid noise in the first place is to shoot with a low ISO. The less adjustments you have to [...]