A Fun Way to Add Vignettes in ON1 Photo
Here's a fun and unique way to add a vignette to your photos in ON1 Photo 2018. I don't use it on all of my photos but when I want a little more control and a better look, it's a go-to trick of mine. https://youtu.be/Mkazj8kxUSE
What’s New in Lightroom (February 2018 Update)
Adobe released a few new updates to Lightroom this week (mid February 2018). Most of them are related to searching for photos and collections. But they also promised some performance enhancements too. So I did a quick video that goes over everything. Enjoy! PS: If you...
Mystery Solved! The Lightroom Color Tool
Hey there everyone! I've got another deep-dive Lightroom video for ya! This time we'll look at a little-known/used tool with the selective adjustments in Lightroom (and Photoshop Camera Raw). It's the Color option and it hides WAY down at the very bottom of the...
The First 10 Settings I Changed On My Sony A7Riii
Everyone has the things (both little and big) that they change and customize right away when they get a new camera. Well, about 2 months ago I got my new Sony A7Riii, so I thought I'd share the things I changed as soon as I turned it on. Now, a video like this could...
Sony Kando 2.0 – A Very Cool Sony Event in May
Sony just opened up registration for the Sony Kando Trip this coming May. This is a very exclusive (and limited) event with Sony in Monterey, CA on May 9-12th. I'll be there as an instructor for some photo editing classes as well as doing plenty of shooting. Anyway......
Photo Makeover – January
In this edition of Photo Makeover, I'll give you some quick ideas to make your family photos stand out using Lightoom and Photoshop!
Photoshop’s Newest “One Click” Selection Tool
In the latest update to Photoshop they included a new one-click selection tool called Select Subject. Personally, any time a new selection tool gets added it gets my vote, but I'm really liking how well this one works to get you started with your selections. And when...
Advanced Brush Settings in Lightroom and Photoshop
Here's a video that was really fun for me to create. Mainly because the brush tool is such a major part of my workflow. Sure, the sliders, toning controls, and techie stuff are important. But if you only let me have one tool, it would be a brush. That's where I get my...
You’re Missing Out on Free Tips and Tricks
Hey there! If you're on Facebook you need to check out my page because I post lots of little tips, tricks and free videos. A few times a week I usually jump on Facebook Live and do some tutorials. Sure, I post tutorials on my website here, but Facebook Live is kind of...
Adding Life to Eyes
Even if you're not a portrait photographer, chances are you still take photos of people from time to time. And one of the most important parts of the photo are the eyes. In this video we'll take a look at how to add a little depth and life to to the eyes in Photoshop,...
I’m Glad I Woke Up On Monday
I'm by far not the first person to use or benefit from the quote from Wayne Gretzky, "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take". But I thought I'd share a photo from the other day, and a little motivational kick-in-the-butt, in case any one needs it (I know I do from...
Lightroom Classic Update (December 2017)
In a very uncanny circumstance of timing, Adobe just updated Lightroom Classic on exactly the day that I needed it. I literally went out this morning for my first shoot with my new Sony A7Riii, and it just so happens that Adobe updated Lightroom Classic today to now...