This week, Adobe released Lightroom Classic version 11.0 and Lightroom version 5.0, both of which provided a handful of eye-catching updates, including a revamp and expansion of Lightroom’s masking options. Prior to the October improvements, users could work with three distinct local adjustme

Not sure whether to use Capture One or Lightroom for your image editing? Both programs have plenty of fans, but which option is best for you? This article aims to give you a clear, unbiased assessment of the pros and cons of Capture One vs Lightroom. By the time you’re done, you’ll know

Are you struggling to determine where Lightroom stores your photos? Looking for your Lightroom catalogs? Need to identify the location of your presets? In this article, I’m going to share quick, easy ways to determine where Lightroom has stored all of these items – photos, catalogs, pre

If you want to take your portraits to the next level, you must master editing – but getting started with portrait edits can be overwhelming and confusing, especially for a beginner. That’s where this article comes in handy. You see, I’ve spent plenty of time learning how

Lightroom previews are an essential part of the editing workflow. But with so many different preview types, it’s easy to get confused. For example, do you know the difference between Minimal, Standard, and 1:1 previews? Do you know what a Smart Preview does, or why 1:1 previews are useless in

In this article, I share my simple, step-by-step process for editing food photography in Lightroom. I’ve been editing food for years, and the workflow I present includes plenty of unique techniques I’ve gained over long hours behind the computer. I also demonstrate instructions via a ha

What’s the best way to edit RAW portraits in Lightroom? Is there one correct way to do this? As with many aspects of photography, there is no right or wrong way. What is most important is being intentional with the edits you do make. Start with a clear idea of what you want the completed phot

One of the most fascinating photos you can take is a crystal-clear shot of the full moon. Pictures like this don’t require a lot of fancy gear, but you do have to be in the right place at the right time. To make matters even more tricky, you only have a handful of opportunities each year to e

Adobe has released several impressive updates to its Creative Cloud programs, including Lightroom, Photoshop, and Adobe Camera Raw. The changes give Adobe users a number of features to be excited about, including: Enhanced subject selection in PhotoshopEasy movement from Lightroom to Photoshop on i

Lightroom Mobile has been around for many years, with the earliest version dating all the way back to 2014. While it is not as popular as its traditional desktop-based counterpart, Lightroom Mobile has grown into a capable and feature-packed editing tool that can hold its own against many other prog

Shop for items online and you’re often offered color choices. Would you like that hat in red, orange, blue, green, tan or teal? Click on the item, select your desired color, and the item will change to reflect your color choice. Now, how about if you could selectively change the color of item

Every time you see a photo that strikes you as beautiful, brilliant, or breathtaking, you are only witnessing the tip of the iceberg. In nearly every case, the photo is the end result of dozens, even hundreds, of edits made by the photographer. From simple cropping and white balance to in-depth edit

Last week, Adobe released Lightroom 5.4.0, a routine update meant for the iPad and iPhone Lightroom app. But it soon became clear that the update was far more than users bargained for when customers who installed Lightroom 5.4.0 found that their photos and presets had disappeared. Lightroom users i

If you’ve ever set your ISO toward the higher end of your camera’s range, you will find that your photos don’t always turn out so great. Digital noise is generally noticeable in photos that have been taken with a high ISO setting. Managing digital noise is important when you move t

Have you ever seen an image and immediately known who took it? That’s because the photographer has a unique style. If you want to make your own images recognizable for your clients and followers, you might want to try a split tone style. Keep reading to learn how this works. Style You can c

With all the sliders, options, and numerical values to tweak in Lightroom, there is no end to the editing possibilities at your disposal. Sometimes, you just want an easy way to make your images stand out and shine without all the hassle of adjusting dozens of individual options. Fortunately, you d

Do you want to bring out texture in your images of flowers, butterflies, plants, or macro subjects? Are you looking to remove haze from your beautiful landscape images? Do you want to reveal fine detail in your wildlife images? Then you’re in the right place. Because today I am going to shar

Shooting at a high ISO is a great way to retain control over other exposure parameters such as aperture and shutter speed while still getting a usable image. However, even today’s digital cameras still produce noise and grain when shooting at values like ISO 6400, ISO 12800, and beyond. While

When most people think about software for managing and editing their photographs, the most prominent program that comes to mind is Adobe Lightroom. And while there are other options, such as Capture One and Apple Photos, there’s another program worth considering: Darktable. Darktable is an op

The October 2020 update to Lightroom Classic introduced a feature called Color Grading, which puts an advanced color-correction tool in the hands of everyone who uses Lightroom. For newcomers who have never tried this technique, it can feel overwhelming. But with a bit of practice, you’ll ge