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Filters, presets, actions, and overlays can all enhance your photos, but they do inherently different things. Choosing the wrong one can produce a different look than you want and set you back in the editing process. Also, many editing tools are exclusive to either Photoshop or Lightroom, so it’s important to have a basic understanding of compatibility before combining tools.

Congrats on discovering Luxe presets! We offer one-click tools that transform your images with the click of a button. This summary provides a general overview of presets and tips for using them within your images. Give-it-a-go with our free presets and see how easy it really is!

As a photographer, your iPhone camera may have come in quite handy when capturing unpredictable moments. Sometimes the best camera is the one you have with you at any given moment. You’ve undoubtedly taken some great shots on your phone. But how can you transform the quality of these photos to mirror those taken with your actual camera?

Are your presets out of order following the Lightroom 7.3 update? We have a solution that doesn’t involve any coding or manual preset name change

The holiday and winter season is upon us and that usually means that families are getting excited to have their yearly family portraits taken. Here are some expert tips for capturing those festive portraits.

Learn expert tips for capturing stunning fall photos.

As a photographer, you face constant hurdles: deadlines, creative draughts, lighting, editing, etc. Dealing with difficult families shouldn’t be one of them!   

This article will provide you with 6 tips on how to manage shoots with families - including children. 

Presets are a key Lightroom feature. A preset is a collection of saved settings that editors can readily recall and apply to any photograph in a Lightroom catalog. Whether you're looking for an ultra-realistic, artsy or other style, presets can deliver (and fast!) by utilizing the full power of Lightroom.

Camera technology has advanced at a rapid pace, with some mobile phones rivaling the best camera options from even five years ago. When it comes to the best camera of 2018, it's a close race. It has become near impossible for the consumer eye to differentiate between different brands.

In this article, learn how to create a professional and high-quality photography website for less than $100.

It can be difficult to figure out exactly where to start. The good news is that anyone can build a successful, income-generating photography business. The best way to learn more about yourself and your photography business is to focus on making some money in, say, 30 days. During this time you can let yourself experiment, find valuable connections, and gain new skills. Below are 7 ways to make money as a photographer this month. 

Adobe has released a major new version of Lightroom that includes some significant changes. This includes new Raw and Creative profiles, along with changes to the file format of presets. Previously, Lightroom used the .lr file format for presets. With the introduction of 7.3, Lightroom now uses the .xmp file format.