How to Process Fireworks Photos in Lightroom or Luminar

How to Process Fireworks Photos in Lightroom or Luminar

Learning how to process fireworks photos isn’t that difficult. You need to know the guidelines. This podcast episode discusses the issues you need to keep in mind (and they’re in the post below). Also, I provided a couple of videos below so you can see how the techniques work. This post is about post-processing for…

The Smart Way to Use Keywords in Lightroom

The Smart Way to Use Keywords in Lightroom

Adding keywords in Lightroom is a smart way to organize your photos. While most Lightroom trainers emphasize using Collections, I find that searches with Keywords are far more effective and easier to use. Why Are Keywords in Lightroom Better than Collections? Someone needed to say it. If you aren’t familiar with either Keyword or Collections,…

Does Every Photographer Need to Use Photoshop?

Does Every Photographer Need to Use Photoshop?

Does every photographer need to use Photoshop? Whether you need it or not may depend upon which genre of photography you enjoy. We discuss alternatives and reasons Photoshop may be right for your needs. Let’s get into it. Does Every Photographer Need to Use Photoshop? I’ll be honest, I use Photoshop and truly enjoy it. However,…

Lightroom Classic CC vs Lightroom CC – Which is Best for You?

Lightroom Classic CC vs Lightroom CC – Which is Best for You?

Adobe announced Lightroom Classic CC vs Lightroom CC for 2018. Is there a right choice? The new product has the old name, the old product now sounds like poor marketing, and you may end up paying more for storage. What’s your best option? Lightroom Classic CC vs Lightroom CC – Why Did Adobe Do This to…

Using Refine Edge in Photoshop is Why You Only Need to Buy One Backdrop

Using Refine Edge in Photoshop is Why You Only Need to Buy One Backdrop

Refine Edge can save you money. If you take photos in a studio environment, all you need to do is shoot on a plain background, and you can use refine edge in Photoshop to quickly cut out your subject and place them on digital background. Here’s how it’s done. Refine Edge Tutorial Video When to…