Photoshop How To

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Ron Leach  |  Nov 08, 2022  |  0 comments

We’ve all been there: You shoot what looks like an outstanding photo, only to open it on the computer and discover a distracting element or two that sort of spoils the shot. We’re firm believers of “fixing it, rather than trashing it,” and that’s exactly what you’ll learn how to do today.

Ron Leach  |  Mar 01, 2023  |  0 comments

More and more photographers are using Luminar Neo, either as an adjunct or replacement for Photoshop and/or Lightroom. Created by Skylum, Luminar Neo is an AI-powered program for Mac and PC users that’s updated frequently and relatively simple to use.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 12, 2022  |  0 comments

Those who use Lightroom know there’s a lot going on under the hood, with a myriad of features that go unused. Perhaps you ignore these tools because they don’t fit your workflow, or maybe they’re just too complicated for your needs.

Ron Leach  |  Apr 17, 2024  |  0 comments

Most experienced landscape photographers understand why blending bracketed exposures is often the only way to make great images of high-contrast scenes like sunsets, sunrises, or when the sun is high in the sky. That’s because no matter how good your camera is, it can be impossible to capture the wide range of tones from bright highlights to deep shadow with a single image in the camera.

Ron Leach  |  Mar 15, 2017  |  0 comments

How often have you captured a series of images from the same vantage point with similar composition and identical exposure settings, only to spend considerable time processing each shot individually? The quick tutorial below will really speed up your workflow by showing you three ways to apply the processing settings from one photo to others.

Ron Leach  |  Nov 01, 2017  |  0 comments

One of the frustrations with Lightroom has been the software’s lack of speed, at least until Adobe’s recent introduction of the new cloud-based Lightroom CC, and an update to the older non-cloud version of Lightroom CC (now called Lightroom Classic CC). 

Ron Leach  |  Oct 23, 2023  |  0 comments

There are countless plugins available for Lightroom and Photoshop, some more effective than others. But which one's are the best for landscape and nature photographers? Read on and you'll find out.

Henry Anderson  |  Sep 08, 2022  |  0 comments

Let’s face it: Adobe’s Lightroom is a terribly confusing program. So, there’s no shame in making a few mistakes when working on your images in Lightroom, especially if you’re a beginner.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 19, 2023  |  0 comments

The first thing that often comes to mind when using Selections during the editing process is removing, and then replacing, a background. It's true that Photoshop's powerful Section tools work great for this purpose, but there's a lot more they can do as you'll see in the tutorial below.

Henry Anderson  |  Sep 30, 2021  |  0 comments

Summer is over and the fall is here. The leaves are starting to turn their orange, red and golden hues but are you ready as a photographer?

Henry Anderson  |  Apr 20, 2022  |  0 comments

Retouching skin tones in Photoshop can be intimidating to software novices. Do too much enhancement in Photoshop and your subject's skin will look plasticky and doll-like. Do too little skin correction and you might not be able to tell the difference between the before and after pictures.

Ron Leach  |  Dec 26, 2018  |  0 comments

No, this isn’t one of those click-bait headlines about Photoshop “secrets” that aren’t really secret at all. By watching this eye-opening video you’ll discover three helpful keyboard shortcuts for bringing up menus that are truly hidden within Photoshop.

Ron Leach  |  Oct 10, 2023  |  0 comments

Adobe recently updated Lightroom to version 13, adding a bunch of new capabilities and workflow enhancements. Rather than overwhelm you with a detailed analysis of everything that's included, today we'll take a look at what one expert says are three standout features.

Ron Leach  |  Aug 23, 2022  |  0 comments

Autumn is less than a month away, and in some parts of the country foliage is already beginning to change colors. The beautiful warm tones of fall are one reason that many landscape photographers are eagerly awaiting the coming season.

Ron Leach  |  Mar 17, 2022  |  0 comments

It’s amazing how a basic tweak in Photoshop or Lightroom can make a huge difference in an image. Sometime all that’s required is a boost in saturation, while other times a bit more sharpness or contrast is what takes.

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