Lightroom Masterclass

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Finally learn Lightroom! Remember last week, how I was saying that I used Lightroom more than Photoshop? There’s a reason for that. Actually, there are several reasons, but the big one is that Lightroom is actually made specifically for photographers. … Continued

Quick Photoshop Tutorial

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Selecting edges is hard! As a professional computer geek and an amateur photographer, everyone expects me to to know Photoshop like a graphic designer. The truth is, though, I enjoy photography because it gets me out from behind the computer. … Continued

More Free Alternatives

I’m tired and lazy, but it’s Friday, so here’s a post for you. The brave few who are regular readers here know I dig free software. I also have had aspirations of being a bit of an artist, writer and … Continued

More Free Alternatives to Photoshop

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I know I’ve mentioned this before, but things change. Okay, some things don’t change and one of those is that Adobe Photoshop is still the leader in graphics editing software, especially for photographers. But, it’s also pretty expensive, which means … Continued

Photographic Software Tips

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The fourth post in this month’s themed series of useful photography information focuses on the big two photographic software programs; Photoshop and Lightroom. So, while the information is free, the software isn’t. Personally, I try to get as much right … Continued

Essential Photoshop Skills for Photographers

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I’m not entirely sure I agree with this list, actually. I tend to follow the dictum that, as photographers, we should strive to make a better photograph in the camera, not in the computer. However, the reality of the modern … Continued

Lightroom Workflow

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With Apple’s recent announcement that they’re letting Aperture die, without really replacing it, photographers of all kinds are looking toward Lightroom as their photographic management and processing tool. I, personally, have used Lightroom for years.  I can do most of … Continued