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- TOP 10 TIPS FOR SHOOTING STUNNING LANDSCAPES - IAN PLANT
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- A LOOK BACK: OUR 2020-2021 SEASON
- DIGITAL IMAGES OF THE YEAR WINNERS
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Plug-in Workflows with Lightroom Classic Part 2
Following on from last week (be sure to read that first), I want to wrap up this look at plug-in workflows with an example of what happens along the way. Obviously, depending on the plug-in…
While Scott’s away the mice will play!
Actually, he’s taking a well deserved holiday, so I thought I’d sneak in here and share a few extra tips beyond my regular Wednesday post (shh, don’t tell Scott he’s been up all night playing…
So, I’m off from work this…
So, I’m off from work this week – Just finished writing another book (and it was a big thick one), and all my prep work is done for the upcoming iPhone Photography Conference, so I’m taking…
Plug-in Workflows with Lightroom Classic
A question just about every Lightroom Classic (LrC) user faces at some point is, should I be using such-and-such plug-in to do X, Y, or Z in my workflow? The answer, of course, is it…
Lightroom ‘cloud’ Users: How to Back up Your Images To Your Computer
It’s actually more than that in this super helpful video from Terry White — he goes into the process of importing your images into the ‘cloud’ version of Lightroom, but he also tackles one of those…
June Update for Lightroom Classic, Lightroom, and Camera Raw
Adobe has just released new features, bug fixes, new camera support, and new lens profiles. Let’s take a closer look at what to expect in this update. New to Lightroom Classic and Lightroom desktop There…
The Secret Lightroom Text Formatting Trick
Adding type anywhere in Lightroom (outside of the Book module in Lightroom Classic) is just about the clunkiest, most limited, downright frustrating thing in Lightroom (though the spot healing brush might be a good runner…
Awesome Little Tip For Using Lightroom’s Spot Removal Tool
This is a quickie, but it’s a good one. Here goes: You probably already know that when you’re using the Spot Removal Tool (called the ‘Healing Brush’ in Lightroom ‘cloud’), you should make your brush…
The June 2021 Issue of Photoshop User Is Now Available!
The June 2021 issue of Photoshop User, the Magazine for Lightroom & Photoshop Users, is now live on the KelbyOne site and KelbyOne Mags for iOS and Android. In this issue, don’t let your images go off the rails when it…
Can You Install LrC and Lr on the Same Computer?
I was asked this question recently, and wanted to share my thoughts about the short answer, and the longer answer. One caveat, this article and answers are directed at people who are primarily Lightroom Classic…
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10 Free Acrylic Brush Strokes
A beautiful sample of 10 handmade acrylic and digital brush strokes, from the stunning collection of 800 Paint Brush Strokes. The delicate, sparkling and colorful look of these brush strokes make them ideal to be…
Photoshop amazing new features June 2021, auto colorize, DOF effects and more
Photoshop version 22.4.2 is the June 2021 update and it contains some powerful new features. The neural filters have some additions. Depth Blur is new and colorize has been completely reimagined. Colorize First of all,…
Shampoo Free Font
Shampoo is a new font created by Alex Banks. Shampoo is an unusual typeface with its looping elements, multiple bars and arrow-like end caps. With it’s being such a different approach and direction I felt a lowercase…
The June 2021 Issue of Photoshop User Is Now Available!
The June 2021 issue of Photoshop User, the Magazine for Lightroom & Photoshop Users, is now live on the KelbyOne site and KelbyOne Mags for iOS and Android. In this issue, don’t let your images go off the rails when it…
Chinese Bookstore creates an immersive Escher-Style experience with mirrors and reflective surfaces.
X+Living is known for its deceptively designed Zhongshuge bookstores that mimic M.C. Escher woodcuts and trippy infinite spaces. The latest iteration is this dreamy location in Chengdu featuring bold archways, a reflective tile floor that…
The May 2021 Issue of Photoshop User Is Now Available!
The May 2021 issue of Photoshop User, the Magazine for Lightroom & Photoshop Users, is now live on the KelbyOne site and KelbyOne Mags for iOS and Android. In this issue, we’ll show you how to add lighting effects in Photoshop…
10 Lightroom Tools You Never Knew About
Our buddy, the great Terry White has a fantastic video where he shares not only 10 Lightroom tools you never knew about, he also shares some great little-known Photoshop tools, too! Really great stuff, and…
Powerful selections and effects in Photoshop with Quick Masks
One of the best kept secrets in Photoshop is Quick masks. It’s funny because this tool is so important that Adobe included it on the bottom of the tool bar. So why don’t more people…
Beautiful chalk effects Photoshop brushes by Natalie Smith
Talented English artist Natalie Smith created this set of chalk brushes while she was playing around in Photoshop. To achieve the desired effect, a pattern preset is included with the set, along with quick installation…
Stylish background blur in Photograph in Photoshop, field blur tricks
Adding a creative blur to the background of a photo in Photoshop – the proper way Blurring the background of a photo is a great trick to reduce the clutter in a photo and also…
