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See the brand-new features in Luminar AI
The brand-new LuminarAI is now available to purchase, and I've had some time with the beta version and wanted to share some of the new and updated features of this software. Watch the video below, [...]
Affordable gift ideas for photographers
The holiday season will be here soon, and I thought I'd help give you a head start on your shopping list. Whether it's for a white elephant, stocking stuffer, or gift for a friend, here [...]
Layering textures for a unique effect
I love both creating and playing with textures on my images in post-processing. It's a fun way to add a creative look that cannot be easily replicated in-camera. And, along with adding textures, I also [...]
What I learned from starting as a beginner
Photography for me was a slow evolution. I learned a little in high school and then decided to pursue a different career path by enlisting in the US Navy. During my time in the military, [...]
Editing a macro bee photograph in Lightroom and Luminar
One of my absolute favorite things to photograph in the Spring and Summer are bees and bugs flying around flowers and plants. It's a fun challenge and now it's even easier with my brand-new [...]
Five Photoshop techniques to make images “pop”
Have you ever opened up a photo with the intention of making it look better, but don't know where to start? Or, are you already finished with your basic edits but are unsure what [...]
Revisiting old photographs
With most travel on hold for the foreseeable future, I'm doing my best to stay engaged with my own photography and not let my creativity come to a halt. Making new photos is not [...]
Struggling with creativity? You’re not alone.
With everything going on in the world, staying inspired and motivated to create and keep moving forward can be a challenge. There is no magic fix to get yourself back on track, but with the [...]
Forest Photography Webinar with Skylum
A few weeks ago I was a guest on a Skylum webinar, where I discussed my love of nature photography and shared photos of my adventures in the Pacific Northwest. I also share photography tips, [...]
New eBook — Luminar 4: Step by Step
This week I published a brand-new eBook, all about the new Luminar 4 photography editing software! This fully-comprehensive training is perfect for Luminar 4 users who want to get the most out of their editing [...]
Circular Polarizer Magic
A few days ago, a double rainbow popped up outside my window after some brief rain showers. At the moment I have a pretty good view of the sky from my house on the second [...]
Sky Replacement in Luminar 4 with a Water Reflection
I'm a really big fan of Luminar 4's new "AI Sky Replacement" tool. It makes it incredibly easy to swap out a sky, but what do you do when your photograph also has a water [...]
A Simple Guide to Natural-Light Tabletop Photography
Do you have a blog, social media account, or online store, but are struggling with creating great product shots? A well-composed and beautifully-lit photograph can draw a reader or customer in, and the good news [...]
Five Useful Lightroom Keyboard Shortcuts
Lightroom has a lot of keyboard shortcuts you can use while working with the program. In this video I put together a list of five of very useful shortcuts, some which are very under-rated and [...]
Cloning Along a Curve in Photoshop
Cloning in Photoshop is a great way to remove blemishes and other items you want to "disappear". By default, the Clone Stamp tool clones along a straight line, so if you want to clone along [...]
Quickly Preview Lightroom Images in Loupe View
In honor of shark week I thought I'd share a Lightroom keyboard shortcut tip to show you how to quickly scan through your zoomed-in photos for blemishes ... just like you would scan the water [...]
