Dodging and burning gets a major boost when you combine a brush with a luminosity mask. Learn how I uses this precision technique.

The new Intersect mode in ON1 Photo RAW 2026 makes it simple to craft precise, detailed masks in seconds. Learn how to combine multiple selections to isolate exactly where your adjustments apply — with total control and minimal effort.

ON1 Photo RAW 2026 takes masking to the next level with the all-new Mask Layers. Learn how to combine, refine, and control each mask component independently for precise, creative adjustments in your landscapes.

Add energy and flow to your photos with the new Motion filter in ON1 Photo RAW 2026. With Pan, Zoom, and Twist modes, you can simulate dynamic camera movements and blend motion beautifully into your still images — all with precise control over what stays sharp and what moves.

ON1 added a new High Quality mode to Resize 2026, and I wanted to see how much of a difference it really makes. I ran it against the Standard mode on several images—and the results were eye-opening.

ON1 Photo RAW 2026 adds a Split Field filter that mimics the classic split-diopter look without relying on layers. In this tutorial, I walk through the controls and show how it performs on different types of landscape scenes so you know when — and how — to use it effectively.

The histogram isn’t just a technical chart—it’s a storyteller’s map. When you understand how each slider connects to specific tonal regions, you gain precise control over light and mood in your photos.

Want to make a desert road stand out in your photo? Learn how to use Lightroom’s masking tools to enhance leading lines and guide the viewer’s eye deeper into the scene.

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to use Lightroom’s masking tools to selectively target the mist in your photo, giving it more presence and definition against the rugged coastline.

In this tutorial, I walk you through a series of masking techniques in Lightroom to tame the exposure challenges of a mountain sunset scene.

Light shapes your story, and Lightroom gives you the tools to mold it. Mastering Light & Shadow will teach you into how to read the light in your photos, control it with intention, and shape it to match the story you want to tell.

Learn how to transform a flat, backlit photo into a striking, powerful image by shaping light and shadow. In this live edit, I’ll show you how to use Lightroom’s masking tools—and why selective brightening and darkening makes all the difference.