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How To “Super Delete” A Photo From a Lightroom Collection

This is a handy shortcut, but this is also a “heads up” because clicking on a photo in a collection and hitting delete simply removes the photo from that Lightroom Classic collection (the original photo…

Select Your Foreground In 3-Click Using This Masking Technique

This is a quick and easy way to use Lightroom’s masking tools to select your foreground in just three clicks. Check it out: STEP ONE: Start by clicking the Masking button, then click “Sky” (as…

Add Edge Lights in Camera RAW and Lightroom, with ai Masks

Add RIM light with mask in ACR and Lightroom In this Lightroom / Camera RAW tutorial, we will learn an easy way to add edge lights and background lights to separate an image from the…

How Many Lightroom Catalogs Should You Have?

Before I get to that (and I do straight away in the video below), I want to thank all folks who came out to my “Ultimate Photography Crash Course” full-day seminar, whether you were there…

Easy fast way to fix edges of masks in Lightroom and Camera RAW

This tutorial shows you the fastest, easiest way to fix edges on masks in Lightroom or Camera RAW, it’s easy and it really works! Here is a simple way to get rid of edge halos…

One of The Most Underrated Tools in All of Lightroom (Spoiler Alert: it’s a masking tool)

Check out this quick video on what is one of the most powerful yet totally underrated (and under-utilized tools) in all of Lightroom. Seriously, that tool kicks absolutely butt, but for some reason, it just…

How To Get a Side-By-Side Before/After in Lightroom

This is a Lightroom Classic feature, and it’s a super useful one. When you’re in the Develop module, to see a side-by-side before-and-after view, just press the letter Y on your keyboard, and — voilà…

Discover Common Photo Editing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

In the age of digital photography, editing your photos is an integral part of the creative process. However, it’s important to exercise caution and avoid common mistakes that can detract from the natural beauty of…