The graduated filter tool is the third local adjustment tool covered in this Lightroom series. Its purpose is to apply a range of effects on a controlled section of photos, done, as the name implies, in a gradual manner. 

The 60-day challenge (April 3rd, 2017 - May 29th, 2017) is an 8-week program designed to provide online photography training through 8 photo challenges. Participants receive weekly guidance, tips, and tricks; weekly personalized feedback on your photo submissions; 40 free presets; a 50% discount code; and are eligible to receive prizes.

Many competitors and plugins have emulated Lightroom’s slider and panel organization. A part of Lightroom’s success lies at the micro-level and the flexibility it provides in terms of how adjustments can be made. It might sound counter-intuitive, but constantly sliding sliders with a mouse is not always the most effective way of working.

The adjustment brush tool in Lightroom is one of its most powerful editing tools. Getting acquainted to its use will let you significantly extend the amount of manipulation you can do without having to leave Lightroom. Unlike global adjustments, the adjustment tool selects and modifies specific image areas.

Your guide to installing and using Lightroom presets and brushes in the Lightroom CC mobile app. Take your work with you by transferring presets for use on your phone!

Learn how to set up your home photography studio for under $500. This article not only provides a handy list of essential items, but also provides some suggestions for best buys.

Lightroom is an elegant photo organization and editing tool. It does most things absolutely brilliantly. There are two cases, however, when you may need to access Photoshop to achieve your desired result. 

The spot removal tool in Lightroom is the go-to method to deal with annoying or undesirable spots in your photos. Spot removal is frequently used in portrait or modeling photography to improve the appearance of the skin. 

Els Vanopstal is an exceedingly talented photographer from Belgium. Both her self-portraits and her photos of others contain depth, honesty and relatable emotions. I had the fortunate chance to speak with her about rawness, lighting, photography genres, and more. 

This article will help you get started with the Transform panel in the Lightroom Develop module. Buildings are ideal for geometric corrections as they almost always have hard edges and well-defined vertical and horizontal lines. Lightroom can detect lines and edges to the extent that some steps can be automated. I will also demonstrate a second method.

Sebastian Tomas Siggerud is a talented photographer, 3D artist, and filmmaker. His love for nature and meaningful themes shines through all of his creations. I got the chance to speak with him about his love for photography, the reason he reveres nature, and the advice he would give to aspiring artists.