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8 Photography Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Photos
I see the same mistakes over and over in photos sent to me for feedback — small things that quietly ruin an otherwise great shot. None of these need new gear…
The Best Photography Locations in Los Angeles
Los Angeles doesn't look like a photography city until you actually go looking for it — then it's everywhere: a canal neighborhood that looks like Italy, a…
The Real Secrets to Sunset Photography (Not Just Golden Hour)
Most photographers think sunset photography is easy, and that's exactly why so many sunset photos look boring. Point the camera at the horizon, wait for the…
After 15 Years of Lightroom, I Only Use These 3 Tools
Most photographers already know how to adjust Exposure, Highlights, Shadows, Blacks, Whites and White Balance. Those global adjustments matter, but they can…
How to Fix an Overexposed RAW Photo in Luminar Neo
Most of the time, a "before" photo in a tutorial is already halfway decent. This one wasn't. The RAW file I'm starting with here, a sunrise over Mont…
How to Choose Your Best Photos for a Stronger Portfolio
Years ago, a Nike art director gave me one piece of advice that completely changed how I present my photography: your portfolio should only contain your…
How to Get Rich, Natural Colors in Lightroom (Without Overediting)
Most people trying to get better colors in Lightroom reach for the Saturation slider first, and end up with a photo that looks loud instead of good. The colors…
The #1 Lightroom Retouching Mistake: How to Fix Mask Halos and Fringing
If there's one thing that gives away an edited photo instantly, it's a halo. That thin, glowing (or dark) ring around a mountain ridge, a rooftop, or the edge…
How to Edit Leica Photos in Lightroom (My Full Q3, M11 & SL Workflow)
I fell in love with the Leica Q3 a couple of years ago, specifically with the RAW file it produces and how little work it takes to turn that file into…
How to Remove Anything From a Photo: Dust, People, Reflections, and Wires
Did you ever climb up to a rooftop, shoot through a window, and get an amazing photo, except for that one reflection? Or nail the composition and lighting…
Handheld Long Exposure Photography: How to Shoot Without a Tripod
The number one mistake I see is photographers arriving somewhere beautiful, saying "oh, it's beautiful," and taking one quick shot before moving on. That's how…
