Lightroom offers multiple ways to do many tasks.  Some obvious, others hidden.  Some sliders have theoretical "proper" settings, and all can be adjusted to taste.  This article offers a deep dive into the whites and blacks sliders, with insights on common guidelines and some hidden features within Lightroom.

Lightroom’s radial filter is an extremely quick and powerful tool. The radial filter tool is typically used in portrait photography in order to highlight the subject and imperceptibly attract viewer attention towards a customizable area of the photo.

There are a tremendous amount of photography communities online. It can be overwhelming, especially if your aim is to build a successful portfolio on a social platform. They all promise great feedback, recognition, and a sense of belonging. How do you know which to choose when so many options are available? 

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.

It goes without saying that professional photographs look flawless. But how? What tricks are they using? Learn the tricks of the trade here... 

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.

More than 20 years ago, in a now-classic manifesto, Tom Peters announced to the world that branding was no longer the domain of companies alone. Everyday people must also become marketers for their own brand — the brand called You — and actively ensure that the world perceives them as they wish to be perceived. That once-novel idea has become an integral part of the way we live now, in large part thanks to social media, where set of precocious toddlers can gain millions of YouTube subscribers...

We live in an increasingly mobile world, where desktop access isn't always possible. Enter Adobe's new on-the-go Photoshop access. As of 2020, it's now possible to apply and edit overlays on mobile. How? This article will give you step-by-step instructions on how to use Photoshop for iPad and Photoshop Mix for Android or iOS to apply your Luxe overlays. 

Think you’re finally ready to take on the world as a freelance photographer? Follow our eight-point plan for launching your career as a lone-sword in the cut-throat world of photography and you’ll be sure to hit the ground running.

Filters, presets, actions, and overlays can all enhance your photos, but they do inherently different things. Choosing the wrong one can 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.

This article will show you how to BULK import your mobile-only presets directly onto your phone - literally saving you hours of your life.

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.