PROGRAMMING UPDATE: That TV show called “The Great Create” where I compete against another photographer, is now live. You can catch it right here. I’m going to simplify what causes the problem, (so no nerding or geeking out over this), but essentially it’s this: a) Lightroom uses the ProPhoto RGB color space, which is awesome for editing …

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If you’re trying to shift towards making a living as an online creator, one of the keys to success is having multiple revenue streams. In this useful video, photographer Evan Ranft gives you 10 great tips to help you on your way. [ Read More ]

Really great video today from Terry White on one of my favorite features in Lightroom Classic — one I’ve been using for many years, and I find it so helpful (well, both of them — he shows Survey Mode and Compare Mode). Check it out below (it’s short and sweet — you’ll dig it). Thanks, …

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This may seem like a negative article, heralding the apocalypse, but really, it isn’t. It’s an exploration of how our beloved craft has changed over the decades, its direction, and if there are comparable crafts that can help predict the trajectory. [ Read More ]

Hagar Wirba is a Cameroonian portrait and lifestyle photographer, born in Angola and now based in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Hagar has been a recipient of the I am: Woman: 500px Commercial Grant and also took part in an eBook collaboration between 500px and FeatureShoot in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Q: Hagar, …

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Being able to adjust specific regions of our photos without leaving Lightroom Classic is a huge time saver, but there are some nuances to the tools that you’ll want to keep in mind. [Editor’s note, this originally appeared in the April 2021 issue of Photoshop User Magazine.] The addition of the Adjustment Brush, Graduated Filter, …

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The M1 architecture released by Apple late last year completely blew away the expectations of many tech enthusiasts, myself included. Now that the dust has settled after a few months for apps to grow into the new system, how well does the M1 chip handle photo and video editing? [ Read More ]

Research suggests that having a hobby outside of your regular job can improve your work performance, make you more satisfied, reduce stress, and lower your chances of experiencing burnout. According to one study, people who engage in creative leisure time actually score higher on performance rankings and are more likely to generate creative solutions to …

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For most of Lightroom’s life, if you shoot in Raw and set a Picture Style in your camera (Canon calls them ‘Picture Styles.’ Nikon calls them ‘Picture Controls,’ Sony calls them Creative Styles, and so on), Lightroom has ignored those picture styles you chose. The only way to keep that ‘Style’ you chose in camera …

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An unusual situation has occurred on several occasions in the social media era, and it is as counterproductive as it is interesting. In this article, I will discuss the irony of trying to remove a photograph from the internet and the implications of a public persona in modern life. [ Read More ]