The HDR Limit slider in Lightroom is simple on the surface, but there’s more going on behind the scenes. This video explains how HDR Limit, display capability, and monitor brightness all work together so you can make better HDR editing decisions.
Read MoreNot every screen supports HDR — and that’s where the SDR rendition sliders come in.
Read MoreEditing in HDR is only half the story — exporting correctly is what determines whether anyone else sees it. This video breaks down file formats and platform support so your HDR images actually show up as intended.
Read MoreDo Curves and Luminosity Masks behave differently with Lightroom HDR editing? In this post I explain the differences and the similarities to SDR editing.
Read MoreThis video is the first in a series on HDR editing in Lightroom. No hype, just useful knowledge to help you make the most of the light your camera recorded.
Read MoreIf you’re not using Intersect in Lightroom masking, you’re probably making editing harder than it needs to be. This quick tutorial shows how combining luminance, color range, and brush intersects creates incredibly precise masks.
Read MoreSnow should be white… but Lightroom can trick your eyes. This quick tip shows a simple visual trick that makes fixing dull or tinted snow incredibly easy.
Read MoreStruggling to see which colors are being affected by Lightroom’s Point Color tool? This quick tip shows a simple trick to instantly visualize and refine your selections.
Read MoreWant stronger compositions in your photos? Start with the crop — here’s a winter landscape example that shows exactly how I think ahead while editing.
Read MoreBrightness isn’t always your friend—sometimes it flattens depth and makes part of your photo feel visually “heavy.” In this tutorial, I show how a simple burn adjustment restores dimension and balance in a black-and-white scene.
Read MoreI’ve been quiet on YouTube lately because I’ve been tackling Lightroom’s true HDR editing mode. Here’s a peek at how HDR is changing my workflow—and the challenges of capturing it in a video tutorial.
Read MoreWant to edit foreground and background separately without brushing? In this video, I show how ON1’s Depth Mask lets you apply contrast up close and glow in the distance using a single slider—perfect for deep scenes like slot canyons.
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