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.
Lightroom can seem overwhelming to inexperienced users because there's a vast array of tools and techniques for achieving different types of enhancements. To complicate matters further, there are other tools that appear to fulfill similar tasks but aren't quite the same.
Inexperienced photographers often ignore Photoshop's transformative layering capabilities because they think these powerful tools are too difficult for their rudimentary skills. We going to correct this misconception in the next four minutes with the following tutorial from Photoshop Café.
Today's interesting tutorial is for those of you who may understand the power behind Lightroom's Masking tool but are unsure how to use it for enhancing your photos. Instructor Austin James Jackson puts it like this: "The Masking tool allows you to make selective adjustments to your images, giving you total control over the most miniscule details in the frame."
Earlier this week we featured an important maintenance guide with a safe-and-effective method for cleaning a dirty camera sensor and keeping it pristine as long as possible. But what about the dusty photos you shot in the past or those you digitize with a scanner?
The task of editing landscape photos is typically challenging because we often shoot in complicated situations, like when pointing the camera directly into the light at sunrise or sunset. Then there are those confusing scenes with bright highlights, dark shadows, and important midtones within the frame.
Lightroom's Contrast slider is the most frequently used tool for editing images than can benefit from a boost in contrast but, unfortunately, this approach provides far less control than the other methods you'll learn today by watching this tutorial from the popular PHLOG Photography YouTube channel.
It's time for some belated spring cleaning if you waste time struggling with a disorganized Lightroom catalog that's difficult navigate. If you've skipped this one-time housekeeping task because it requires a bit of thought and effort, think about all the frustration you'll avoid by having all your images at your fingertips in logical folders where they're easy to find.
Overexposed images are the bane of outdoor photographers when shooting in complicated, mixed light, and even professional shooters like today's instructor gets thing wrong on occasion. You'll learn how to correct this common problem in the Lightroom tutorial below from the Photo Feaver YouTube channel.
We've all had the misfortune of capturing a seemingly great image, only to realize later that the shot includes a distracting element, or we failed to notice someone walking through the frame. At this point, unfortunately, it's often impossible to go back for a redo.