Latest Tutorials
The new Variance slider in Lightroom Classic gives you precision control over how far your color edits reach. In my latest video, I show how to use it to shape color contrast in your landscapes with a controlled, refined touch.
Lightroom’s new Dust Distraction Removal does a great job cleaning up sensor spots automatically — but it’s not foolproof. In my latest tutorial, I show how to use it effectively and make sure every last blemish is gone.
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.
Capture To Completion
My In The Field and In Post series on YouTube takes you out in the field as I seek my next photo. Back in the studio, get editing and post-processing insights for the captured images.
Supercharge your dodging and burning by intersecting a luminance range mask with a brush. Get professional-grade results with minimal effort.
The brilliant light lasted merely minutes… though while it did Valley Of Fire State Park lived up to its name.
Can’t capture at golden hour? Use Lightroom’s Calibration tool or ON1 Photo RAW’s Channel Mixer to boost vibrance in your mid-day landscape images.
Going to Antarctica via Ushuaia? Take an extra day in Argentina and hike the trail from Playa Susana.
Learn how to create a vintage 1970s look in just a few minutes using ON1 Effects.
It took several visits to Rehoboth Beach to catch the soft glow of sunrise on the boardwalk.
Stuck with harsh, unflattering mid day light? There are some steps you can take in post-processing to draw out color and depth.
There are photo opportunities all along the hike to Emerald Pools in Zion National Park.
Even when the preview on your camera or the unprocessed RAW looks terrible, don’t dismiss the image!
A break in the Oregon rains meant some camera fun at Strawberry Hill on the Oregon Coast.
Free Photography Tutorials
Stop guessing where to mask in Lightroom. In this video, I use global sliders like Texture, Clarity, and Dehaze to reveal where the image wants to be edited—then reset them and start the real work with precision.