Figure to ground is one of those concepts in photographic composition that seems complex at first, but turns out to …
Three Tips for Better Black and White Portraits
Black and white portraits have a timeless quality that capture the model’s expression and character. Working in black and white …
Make Better Black and White Photos in Lightroom Classic with Clarity
One of the easiest ways to make better black and white photos in Lightroom Classic is to use the Clarity …
Four Common Black and White Photography Mistakes to Avoid in Lightroom Classic
When it comes to black and white photography in Lightroom Classic there are a number of mistakes that I see …
Four Ways To Add Depth To Photos
Some of the most memorable photos you’ve seen make you feel part of the scene, as if you could just …
Six Things The Square Format Teaches You About Composition
Composition in the square format works differently than it does in rectangular aspect ratios such as 35mm (3:2) and Micro …
My Favorite Photos From 2018
At the end of every year I like to take an hour or two to go back over my favorite …
Our Ten Most Popular Lightroom Tutorials In 2018
It’s nearly 2019 and that means it’s time to see which were our most popular Lightroom tutorials in 2018. Most …
Our Ten Most Popular Photography Tutorials in 2018
As 2018 draws to a close I’ve put together a list of our ten most popular photography (non-Lightroom) tutorials this …
How To Use Two Monitors In Lightroom Classic
We’ve already looked at how to use Grid View and Loupe View in other tutorials, and this week I’d like …
How To Customize The Lightroom Classic Workspace
The Lightroom Classic workspace is surprisingly flexible and gives you the power to adjust the layout to suit your personal …
How To Use The Rules Of Composition
In my last article I wrote about the way balance and placement work together in composition. This leads to a …
How To Use Balance In Composition
A lot has been written about the rule of thirds but I think it helps more if you think about …
Black & White Lesson 4: How To Develop Better Black and White Photos In Lightroom
In this lesson we’re going to explore some of the techniques you can use to create more powerful black and …
Black & White Lesson 3: Do You Make These Common Black And White Photography Mistakes?
In this lesson we’re going to take a light-hearted look at the most common black and white photography mistakes that …
Black & White Lesson 2: Two Black And White Photography Tips For Beginners
Black and white is an exciting medium for any photographer to work in, but it can be hard for beginners …
Black & White Lesson 1: How To Appreciate Black And White Photography
If you’ve never tried black and white photography before, you may be wondering what the appeal is. After all, isn’t …
Exposure Lesson #8: How To Use Bulb Mode Successfully
The longest shutter speed available on most cameras is 30 seconds. But sometimes that’s not enough – there are times …
The Power Of Using Luminosity Masks In Photoshop
Post-processing has always been an important part of photography but with the digital darkroom we now have more possibilities than …
The Secrets Of Lightroom Classic’s Catalog Panel Revealed
It’s easy to overlook the Lightroom Classic Catalog panel, but it contains a number of useful Collections that help you …