Struggling to get accurate skin tones and rich colours in your photos, especially when you’re shooting bold setups like red on red? In this beginner-friendly photography tutorial, I’ll walk you through how white balance works, when to use Auto White Balance, and how to choose presets like Daylight, Cloudy, Shade,
In this beginner-friendly editing comparison, I walk photographers through one of the most common frustrations: removing unwanted people and distractions from photos, without needing to touch Photoshop. Using a real-world example from a busy cherry-picking shoot with Nicola Paige, I compare how the latest Adobe Lightroom Classic handles object and
High ISO noise can creep into even the best portrait sessions, especially when you’re shooting in dark interiors, low light locations, or pushing your camera beyond its comfort zone, and in this video I break down exactly how to deal with it. Using a real portrait shot at ISO 6400,
In this video, I’m taking you through a full Lightroom Classic editing workflow using the new Remove tool, restorative masking and colour grading to clean up and enhance a portrait from our Lavender Dreams workshop. I’ll show you how to remove distracting elements like plant covers, signs and stray colour
Today I am walking you through a full edit of an aerial portrait of Jaslyn using Lightroom Classic and Aperty Portrait from Skylum, showing how to clean up backgrounds, remove distractions, refine lighting with masks, and apply quick professional retouching without ever touching Photoshop. If you want to see how
A good composition is about directing the viewer through the image. One of the many ways that effective photographers do this is by directing the light. Vignettes are a powerful tool in doing this. And best of all, it’s easy to do! What’s a vignette? A vignette is simply a
Colors aren’t just visual elements in your photos; they evoke emotions and tell a story. Mastering the basics of color theory can elevate your photography from good to breathtaking. The magic of the Color Wheel Imagine a rainbow transformed into a circle – that’s the color wheel! It’s your key
Here with a quick Lightroom Classic tip for beginner and hobbyist photographers—have you seen the new Landscape Masking feature? In this video, I’ll walk you through how the latest Lightroom update now automatically separates your photo into three (or more) editable masks—sky, architecture, and vegetation—giving you greater control and flexibility
Want to create that dramatic black and white photo with just one color popping—without using Photoshop? In this Lightroom tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to isolate and highlight a single color using the HSL panel and masking tools in Adobe Lightroom Classic. Perfect for portrait, still life, or product
When sharing your images on social media, the right export settings in Adobe Lightroom can make a significant difference in quality, sharpness, and load times. Whether you’re posting on Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest, using the correct settings ensures that your photos look their best. Here’s my step-by-step guide to exporting
Can’t decide whether to edit your photos in color or black and white? In this video, I’ll walk you through the process of editing images in Adobe Lightroom, comparing the impact of color versus black and white for different styles of photography. Whether you’re a new photographer, a photography enthusiast,
In the video above, you’ll learn how to use Camera Matching Profiles in Lightroom Classic to match creative looks in your camera (i.e. Sony A7RV). This allows you to match creative modes in your camera to your editing process. Model: Andrea Gardiner
