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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…

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…

Tip Number 14 for People New to Lightroom Classic

It just didn’t feel right leaving off with just 13 tips, so while I’m off backpacking in New Mexico I wanted to top off the tips to 15 in total, which feels like a better…

Quick Tip For Resizing Lightroom’s Spot Removal (Healing Brush) Brush

This a quickie, but a really handy one because it lets you drag out the brush to the exact size you want (I usually make the brush just a little larger than the spot, spec…

Thinking of Buying an Expensive f/2.8 lens? Lightroom Can Help

Well, it can help you with making your buying decision, anyway, and when it comes to lenses, I don’t think they’ve ever been more expensive than they are today. About the only thing more expensive…

My Workflow for Two Week Backpacking Trip

This Saturday I head off with an awesome crew of Boy Scouts for a 12 day trek at Philmont Scout Ranch, which is a high adventure base operated by the Boy Scouts of America. The…