There is a simple trick I do when retouching in the shadows - and when you see it, you’ll say “of course that’s how to do it”.

Quick TipScott DavenportOctober 3, 2023TutorialComment

FAST Dodge & Burn With Radial Masks In Lightroom

Dodging and burning is a classic, tried and true editing technique. And you can do it FAST in Lightroom.

LightroomScott DavenportSeptember 30, 2023TutorialComment

Why Am I Cropping This Photo?

Every photo editor has a crop tool, and we all know how to use it. However, we forget sometimes why we use a crop tool.

Quick TipScott DavenportSeptember 26, 2023CropComment

Easily Accent Your Subject With ON1 Effects SuperSelectAI

ON1 Effects has a secret weapon. A quick and easy one-two punch to accentuate a subject. The secret? SuperSelectAI and an Edges mask.

ON1Scott DavenportSeptember 23, 2023Effects, TutorialComment

Luminar Neo Is A Great Finishing Tool

Luminar Neo remains part of my photo toolkit because it delivers looks that I like quickly. I use it regularly to apply finishing touches to certain types of images.

Luminar NeoScott DavenportSeptember 19, 2023TutorialComment

Seascape Composites - In Post #546

Sometimes the ocean doesn’t cooperate with photographers. In one shot, the waves on the left look great. In another, it’s the right side that looks great. The solution? Composite! I’ll share my approach.

In PostScott DavenportSeptember 16, 2023Layers, Blending, Masking, CaliforniaComment

Arroyo De La Cruz, Cambria, California - In The Field #545

I had the whole beach to myself at Arroyo Del La Cruz on a quiet Saturday afternoon in May. Join me in the field along the California coast.

In The FieldScott DavenportSeptember 12, 2023CaliforniaComment

ON1 Photo RAW 2024 Is Coming And Brilliance AI Is In Fact Brilliant

Brilliance AI, the marquee feature of ON1 Photo RAW 2024, is in fact brilliant. I love how ON1 makes AI-powered edits easy without the sacrifice of control. And there’s lots more coming in Photo RAW 2024.

ON1, ReviewScott DavenportSeptember 5, 20232024 Comments

The Photo Tools I Use In 2023

Photography is ultimately about the photos. The software used to make them are our tools. I am often what photo software I use. To answer that… I need to give you a brief history of my photo software journey.

Photo Log, ON1, Lightroom, ApertureScott DavenportAugust 29, 2023Comment

When To Use A LUT And How To Customize It In ON1 Effects

Confused about LUTs in ON1 Effects? In this video, I’ll explain when I decide to reach for a LUT, how I choose the right LUT for my photo, and how I customize it using blending options and masks.

ON1Scott DavenportAugust 22, 2023Tutorial, Color GradingComment

The Do-Over Project: Secret Beach, Oregon

Join me for the final segment of The Do-Over Project. What could older photos be if re-processed today? The tools are newer, and I’m a more seasoned photographer. Watch and see.

LightroomScott DavenportAugust 15, 2023TutorialComment

The Do-Over Project: Brookings, Oregon

What could older photos be if re-processed today? The tools are newer, and I’m a more seasoned photographer. That’s what The Do-Over Project is all about.

Lightroom, ON1Scott DavenportAugust 8, 2023TutorialComment

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