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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…
Luminar Neo Review: How I Use Relight and Light Depth on My Monument Valley and Antelope Canyon Photos
I rarely get excited about editing software. I've been shooting for over twenty years, and most "revolutionary" new tools turn out to be a re-skinned slider I…
I Waited 15 Years for This Monument Valley Shot (Here's Exactly How I Got It)
I grew up in France on songs about Monument Valley. We have a very famous singer, Johnny Hallyday, who had a song about it, and I spent my childhood watching…
The Natural Drama Black & White Formula: From Flat Photo to Gallery Print in Lightroom
The Natural Drama Black & White Formula: From Flat Photo to Gallery Print in Lightroom Some photos look almost apologetic straight out of the camera — flat…
Camera Settings for Landscape Photography: A Beginner's Guide to Getting Off Auto Mode
You bought a great camera, and it is still sitting in auto mode. I understand: manual mode looks intimidating, with three dials fighting each other. But here…
