Irons In The Fire f/32

Multiple photo projects going at the same time help keep your creativity flowing.

PodcastScott DavenportAugust 12, 2020Comment

The Smart Contrast Slider In Luminar

The Smart Contrast slider in Luminar is too-often overlooked. You should be using this in your workflow.

LuminarScott DavenportAugust 11, 2020TutorialComment

A Lightroom Smart Collection Gotcha

I get bit by this one smart collection gotcha more often than I care to admit.

The Parametric Curve In Lightroom

Just getting comfortable with curves? Try the parametric curves tool in Lightroom.

The Photo Feedback Loop f/31

Feedback is important to grow as a photographer, but not all feedback comes at the same speed.

PodcastScott DavenportAugust 5, 2020Comment

Thanks to Steve Bastiman (https://photostudio5.com) for a very helpful ON1 preset to visualize shadows, midtones, and highlights.

How To Use The Vignette Tool In Luminar

If you’re not diving into the Advanced Settings area of the Vignette tool you are missing out.

LuminarScott DavenportAugust 1, 2020TutorialComment

A pair of graduated filters helped me downplay the foreground and accentuate some natural patterns in the sand, leading my viewer into the scene.

Negative Space Vs. Dead Space f/30

This week on The Stop Down Photography Podcast, a discussion of negative space, dead space, and how to tell the difference.

Even at an early hour, there is usually some activity at Scripps Pier. Not right now.

How To Test Your Filters For A Color Cast

Test your own filters for a color cast. All you need is a reference point and consistent lighting.

Living With A Photo f/29

This week on The Stop Down Photography Podcast, what artistic value does an extended relationship with an image have?

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