What’s New in Photoshop CC 2019
As they've been doing every October at Adobe MAX, Adobe has updated their line of applications and Photoshop wasn't left out. Here's a quick video that overviews the latest updates. Also, here's a link to Adobe's website for some detailed info on each...
What’s New in Lightroom 8
Mornin' from Los Angeles! I'm here speaking at Adobe Max this week, and as always, there's a bit of excitement around the latest updates. Traditionally Adobe releases new features at every Max and this year is no different. Especially when it comes to Lightroom. In...
I Love To Edit Photos
Hi... I'm Matt... and I LOVE to edit photos. I love to spend time on the computer in Lightroom and Photoshop, working on creating the image I want from a photo I've taken. Sometimes it's an hour and sometimes it's many hours. And I love it! There! I said it! But...
Luminosity Masks – What the Heck Are They?
This week I'm tackling a topic that I've been asked about more times than I can count - Luminosity Masking. In fact, I've been asked so many times that I finally decided to create a course dedicated to it, and how I use these masks in my workflow. The course will...
ON1 Announces ON1 Photo Raw 2019
If you're an ON1 user, today was a big day. They just announced the new features coming in the latest ON1 Photo 2019 update coming in November. If you've been an ON1 user for any amount of time you'll know they release a new version in the last quarter of each...
How to Remove Tan Lines in Photoshop
Many times, before the wedding, the bride will get some sun and inevitably end up with tan lines. Or if you're on vacation, you can find that your friends or family members get them as well. Here are a few quick techniques to help get rid of them or even them out a...
Landscape Photography with the New Sony 24mm f/1.4 Prime Lens
About a week ago I got a call from Sony asking if I was interested in a super secret project. I responded with "I LOVE super secret things... so YES of course!" 🙂 A day later I had a Sony 24mm f/1.4 GM lens at my doorstep. The only caveat(s)? Obviously I couldn't...
Do Your Photos Look “Funky” in Lightroom
This past week I got the same question from a few people about their photos looking a little weird, and funky in Lightroom. It's actually a thing called "banding" and you'll mostly find it in your sky. But here's the thing. You won't see it everywhere in Lightroom....
Your Questions Answered On The BenQ SW271 4K Monitor
A while back, BenQ contacted me and asked if I was interested in taking a look at one of their monitors - the BenQ SW271 4K which goes for just under $1100 at B&H Photo. To be totally honest, the last thing I needed was another monitor. I use an iMac so it’s...
Creating the Landscape Soft Glow Look (The Orton Effect)
Here's a really popular technique I see a lot in landscape photos so I figured I'd share my take on it. Below is the Lightroom/Photoshop version of it, but right below that is the ON1 Version as well. Enjoy! The Orton Effect in Lightroom and Photoshop...
