Podcast: Adobe Gen Credits Are Starting to Feel Like Vegas Slot Machines
This time around Blake and Matt get together to chat about the topic of Adobe Generative Credits and some of the confusion (and even resentment) the whole concept is starting to cause. Keep in mind a podcast is for a certain type or person. For me, I only listen to...
I Had to Turn This Lightroom Classic Feature Off
Adobe released some new updates to Lightroom and Photoshop this week. One of the Lightroom Classic features is "Assisted Culling". While I think this is the future of organizing photos, it's just not something I'm interested in right now since it's mostly used for...
What’s New in Lightroom (October 2025 Update)
Adobe just released a new version of Lightroom Classic (we're up to version 15 now). We've got some new features like AI Culling, new masks, and some enhanced distraction removal tools. As usual, I've put together a video that shows you everything that's new. Enjoy!...
What’s New in Photoshop 2026 (October 2025 Update)
Hi there! This week is Adobe Max which is Adobe's big conference of the year. Along with that we get new software updates and new features, so I've put together a video for you outlining what's new in Photoshop and Adobe Camera Raw. Enjoy!...
What’s New in Lightroom Desktop
Adobe just released a new yearly update to Lightroom which puts us on Lightroom version 9. Keep in mind this video is on Lightroom (which is what I use), not Lightroom Classic. If you'd like to learn more about my switch to Lightroom from a couple of years ago, you...
Should You Worry About PPI (Pixels Per Inch)
This week I'm tackling a bit of a techie subject, but it's one that I keep getting questions on and one that I know a lot of you struggle with. Pixels Per Inch is a term that we use in Photoshop and Lightroom and many other programs. The problem is that a lot of...
Making Good Light Even Better with Lightroom or Photoshop
Hi there! I was editing some photos this week and came across a technique that I use often, but realized I hadn't done a tutorial on it. It's generally something I use when I have an area of good light in my photos and I want to make it even better by drawing more...
Which Photoshop Remove Tool is Best?
Hi there! This week, I set out to create a video to show you what "Remove" option is best in Photoshop. We have the Remove Tool in the toolbox (essentially a brush) - and then we have the Remove Button in the contextual taskbar (requires a selection first). Well, the...
One Click Dust and Spot Removal in Photoshop
Every once in a while a small feature comes out that I never saw coming. One-click dust removal is one of them. I've always been happy-enough with Lightroom's dust and spot removal feature, but if I had a problem photo, it definitely took a while to do it manually....
Distraction Removal Just Got Better (Photoshop New Features)
Adobe just released a small update to Photoshop this week, but in my opinion the feature that they added is a big one and a much needed change when it comes to removing distractions. Along the way, you'll learn some of my favorite ways to remove distractions and check...
5 Things Every Lightroom Classic User Should Know
Test your skills... do you know the 5 things that every Lightroom Classic user should know? While answering a bunch of emails lately, I've noticed some common questions about features that even seasoned Lightroom users didn't know. Some of these are tips, and...
The Best Lightroom Workflow Order
If you’ve noticed a new icon showing up in Lightroom Classic lately — a little circle / star in the top right corner above the word BASIC — you’re not alone. That’s the new AI Edit Status icon, and in this video, I’ll explain exactly what it means, what triggers it,...