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How to use the object selection tool for easy background removal in Photoshop

There are many different ways to cut out images and remove backgrounds in Photoshop, but one of the easiest options is with the object selection tool. This tool allows you to create accurate selections, remove…

I Just Learned Something Important In Lightroom I Absolutely Did Not Know

This is one I definitely should have known, but absolutely did not (but of course, Rob Sylvan, Powerful Overlord of Lightroom Knowledge did). Last week I did a post on why I use Lightroom’s Vibrance…

Returning From My Backpacking Trip

I’m happy to say that I survived my two-week trip to New Mexico’s backcountry at Philmont Scout Ranch. The boys did great, and I was so lucky to have an awesome team of adult advisors…

The Science of All 27 Blend Modes in Photoshop

Your Complete Guide to All 27 Blend Modes in Photoshop! Learn the science behind each blending mode and how they work. In this tutorial, we will go through several examples to illustrate the uses and…

Crop an image to an exact size in Photoshop, easy to follow Photoshop cropping tutorial and tips

In this tutorial, I’m going to simplify cropping, whether you want to crop to an aspect ratio or you want to crop to a specific size for printing, you don’t have to do any math,…

My New Book: “The Lightroom Seven-Point System” Is Here!

Just Released: Scott Kelby’s Lightroom 7-Point System We actually launched the book last night with a live “Book Chat” (now kind of a tradition) where I talked about the book, how it works, and revealed…

Tip Number 15 for People New to Lightroom Classic

OK, back with one last tip I would tell someone new to Lightroom Classic, and that is … Tip #15: Use Export Presets One of the main reasons we bring photos into Lightroom Classic is…

Why I Don’t Use Lightroom’s Saturation Slider To Boost Color

This is another one of those questions I get a lot, and the answer is more straightforward than you might think. First, here’s the difference between the two (which helps answer the question): Saturation: Dragging…