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5 Ways To Speed Up Lightroom Classic (and some of my favorite shots from my Tokyo workshop)
Erik Kuna and I am back from an amazing week in Tokyo with 13 wonderful photographers. Man, we had an incredible experience – tons of photo opportunities, great food, great people (love the Japanese people), and…
The Lightroom Conference Starts Tomorrow, But It’s Not Too Late To Get Your Ticket
In fact, if you get your ticket now, you can go to the orientation class today, catch the included Pre-Conference session today, and then tomorrow, the whole thing kicks off online – two full days, two…
Want To Get Creative With Your White Balance? This Tip Can Help You Find The Best Look
So, here’s the scenario: you’re not looking for an accurate white balance – instead, you want to try something creative, but you’re not sure which white balance setting you might like best. This is where Virtual…
New in Adobe Camera RAW 17.3
New in Adobe Camera RAW 17.3 April 2025 – Landscape masks and more Adobe Camera RAW (ACR) got a couple of significant new updates. Notably they are Landscape masks and Reflection removal working on other…
Color Correction: Going “Old School” in Lightroom Mobile
Adobe’s own in-house image magician, Russell Preston Brown, has an awesome old-school color correction tip using Lr Mobile for anyone who shoots Raw on their iPhone (he shares his exact color correction moves – the…
My Favorite Shots From My Workshop in Venice
I’m back from my trip, and I wanted to share a few of my favorites from our week in Venice, along with my side trip to Rovinj, Croatia, with Mimo after the workshop wrapped. Here’s…
New Auto Landscape Masks in Lightroom and ACR a Game changer
ai Auto Landscape Masks in Lightroom and Adobe Camera RAW Ai powered masks aren’t new in Lightroom and ACR, but a new set of “smart” masks have been added. (The processing in ACR and Lightroom…
April Updates to Lightroom Classic, Lightroom, and Camera Raw
Adobe has released the latest round of updates for Lightroom Classic (LrC) 14.3, Lightroom desktop (Lr) 8.3, Lightroom (Lr) mobile 10.3, and Camera Raw (ACR) 17.3. Head over to your Creative Cloud Application manager app,…
Here’s The Official Trailer For Next Month’s “Lightroom Conference 2025”
It’s short, sweet, and to the point and I hope you join us next month for two full days, all online, with two full training tracks that can help take your Lightroom skills to the…
Friday Lightroom Tip: How to “Dock” The Masks Panel In The Right Side Panels
I get asked this question a lot since in all my tutorials, my Mask panel appears near the top of my right side panels rather than at its default location, where it’s floating over the…
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6 quick powerful Layers in Photoshop tips
Photoshop layer tips Let’s have a look at 6 powerful yet quick tips for working with Layers in Photoshop. How many of these are new to you? Check out the 4 minute video to see…
Photoshop Roadmap Weekly #15
Welcome back, and thanks to all the new subscribers who joined us this week—great to have you here. This is the 15th issue of Photoshop Roadmap Weekly—a curated mix of standout Photoshop tutorials, premium creative…
Inside the Sketchbook: Toni Infante’s Introduction to Digital Art Bundle
If you're into vivid characters, kinetic linework, and color palettes that feel like they’re lit from within—Toni Infante is probably already on your radar. Based in Barcelona, Toni’s been working professionally since 2012, when he…
The easiest way to change any color in Photoshop
Here’s how to change any color in Photoshop with just a few clicks. The new Adjust Colors feature makes it simple to modify colors in any image. Using the contextual task bar, you can automatically…
How to Add Realistic 3D Objects in Photoshop
Looking to integrate 3D objects into your Photoshop projects? This guide offers a straightforward approach for blending 3D models into 2D scenes, all within Photoshop Beta. Learn how to import, position, and illuminate 3D elements,…
Add Text Behind a Subject with Realistic Shadows in Photoshop
Want to know how to make text appear behind a subject in Photoshop with convincing shadows? This quick guide covers the key steps. The process begins by placing text strategically behind your chosen image element…
Master Photoshop’s Pen Tool in 5 Minutes
The Pen Tool in Photoshop is a remarkably versatile asset. It has multiple uses, from making selections to taking backgrounds out of the picture and drawing custom shapes. It's truly a powerhouse within the program.…
4 levels of background blur in Photoshop, ultimate Blur background tutorial
Try these 4 levels of background blur in Photoshop There are many ways to do things in Photoshop! But they are not all equal. This isn’t just a fun challenge, its a very in depth…
Photoshop Roadmap Weekly #14
This week, Marty Geller from Blue Lightning TV explores Photoshop’s latest AI upgrades—smarter, faster tools that boost creative workflows. New tutorials show you how to turn photos into paintings with Generative Fill, use Grady shading…
Turn Pictures Into Paintings Using Generative Fill In Photoshop
In this Photoshop tutorial, you'll learn how to transform your photos into stunning paintings using the Generative Fill tool. Starting with channel adjustments, you'll create a partial selection and apply an oil painting style or…