Lightroom
LS 54: Editing Black & White
In This Session In LS #52: The Art of B&W Photography I talked about what makes an image a black and white image, and in this session I wanted to actually show you the thinking, so I take two pictures from RAW all the way to finished. We look at how much the profile you…
Read MoreLS 40: Lightroom Camera Profiles In-Depth
Summary In this session, we explore one of Lightroom’s most powerful yet often overlooked tools: camera profiles and the calibration panel. I’ll walk you through how profiles work as the very first step in RAW processing, and why understanding this matters for your creative vision. If you’ve ever struggled to add warmth without muddying your…
Read MoreLightroom Classic Updates and Workflow Tips for Photographers
Lightroom Classic has been my digital darkroom of choice for many years, and with each new release Adobe adds tools that can either make our lives easier—or distract us if we’re not careful. Versions 14.4 and 14.5 introduce several updates that, when understood and applied with intention, can really help streamline your workflow. I recently…
Read MoreLS 31: Lightroom Updates & Workflow
Summary In this session, I walked through some of the most important new features in versions 14.4 and 14.5. I also demonstrated real-world edits on a few recent images to show how these updates can improve speed, control, and creative possibilities—especially around noise reduction, AI-powered tools, and sharpening. Whether you’re just catching the replay or…
Read MoreHow the Lightroom Catalog Actually Works
Lightroom Classic is an incredible tool—but only if you understand its foundation: the catalog. And despite using it every day, many photographers still treat it like a mystery box. Let’s clear that up. The Catalog Is a Database, Not a Container The catalog doesn’t hold your image files. It stores information about them: That’s it.…
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