Easy Cinematic Styles in Lightroom
In this video demonstration, I will show you the easiest way to add dramatic and cinematic styles to your photos in Lightroom using split toning.
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Photoshop Editing Demo: Kingfisher Digital Art
Last summer I challenged myself to get a good photo of a kingfisher that passed by the RV many times every day. In years past the kingfisher has always eluded
Getting Started with Digital Art
Making digital art is a ton of fun if you go about it the right way. It’s a very experimental process, so you have to give yourself the freedom to
How to Load and Use Photoshop Brushes
There was a time when I only ever used the soft round brush in Photoshop to paint on a layer mask to define where I wanted a particular effect to
Enhance Your Photos with Textures
Do you ever have a photo that you really like, but you want it to be a little … more? Or maybe you just want another version of the image
5 Reasons Why Your Photos Aren’t Sharp
It is a disappointment all photographers face at some point. In fact, it is a disappointment most photographers face on every shoot! There are so many things that can go
Create a Soft Dreamy Effect (the Orton Effect)
The Orton Effect is a simple technique you can use to add a soft, dreamy look to your photos. I love this effect because it has a way of making
Creating Unique Photo Effects with Topaz
When it comes to post-processing, my goal is usually to enhance a photo’s best qualities while maintaining a natural look. After all, nature is stunning just as it is! But
Photo Editing Case Study: Shanghai
I’m not big on cities. But photographing cityscapes makes it all worthwhile! And Shanghai must have one of the prettiest skylines I have ever seen. When I visited China a
What is the Best Focal Length Lens for Bird Photography?
Last winter I returned to one of my all time favourite bird photography destinations: Cibola National Wildlife Refuge which is on the border between California and Arizona. During my first
How to Upgrade to Lightroom Classic CC and What You Need to do First
Upgrading Lightroom can be a bit intimidating! You wouldn’t be alone to worry that all the time you’ve put into organizing your photos into catalogs, folders and collections might suddenly