Virtual copies are needed for many different reasons when post-producing images in Lightroom. We use them on almost every project to give our clients a different version of the same image, each adding something new to the overall finished selection of images. As long as they work and look great, we often keep all Virtual Copies and deliver them with the originally produced image. In this article, I will discuss a few of my favorite ways to use Virtual Copies and how they can be useful during post-production to improve your workflow. Watch the Video Tutorial The following video demonstrates how ..read more

Showcasing your photography on the web, whether the internet or social media, has become a vital aspect of sharing your creative passion with a global audience. However, digital cameras these days create enormous images, and uploading, say, a 40-60 megapixel photo just so it can be viewed at 2, 4, or 8 megapixels is downright wasteful. So, in this tutorial, you’ll learn the best Lightroom export settings for web, to make sure your images are perfect for social media, a blog, email or TXT, basically any online need! We will also demonstrate how to create a Web-Sized image export Presets in Ligh ..read more

Sunflares can add dynamic interest to a photo, but sometimes they aren’t present in a scene.  Maybe the sun has already gone down past the horizon or maybe you’re indoors and the sun simply isn’t shining through windows.   This is where Lightroom’s powerful editing tools come into play. In this article, we’ll dive into the process of adding a sunflare in Lightroom to add interest and appeal to your images. Whether you’re a budding photographer or a seasoned pro, learning how to add a sunflare in Lightroom can elevate your work to new heights. Step 1: Find the Right scene Light a ..read more

We are virtually drowning in information these days, and, for most of us, it’s impossible to retain it all. The more content that gets put out into the world of social media and the internet in general, the more it becomes impossible to learn (let alone remember) everything, and this can be intimidating or discouraging. However, I take a different approach: simply be humble about how much you know, and always be willing to learn something new. Especially these days with AI on the horizon, and in many ways already creeping into our work and personal lives, this advice has never been truer. Why ..read more

Visual Flow has released their Lightroom AI Retouching Toolkit, a preset pack that uses Lightroom’s new AI capabilities to create advanced effects in one click.  Effects that used to require manual adjustments, like dodging and burning, enhancing skies, retouching skin, darkening backgrounds to make the subjects pop and more are now automated with 31 AI-powered presets. In combination with the original 47 retouching brushes and 26 tools, this new collection opens up an entirely new set of creative possibilities. Lightroom AI Retouching Toolkit Intro Essential Information What’s Included ..read more

Adobe Lightroom Presets are very popular, and have been for many years. Unfortunately, installing them has been a complicated and ever-changing procedure! Repeatedly, Adobe moved them around, changed their format, and changed their compatibility. So, if you’ve been frustrated by learning how to install Lightroom presets, you’re not alone! In this article, we are going to tackle this confusing task and make it as simple as possible. Where do Lightroom presets actually go, and how do you “install” them? There are different types of presets, even different versions of Lightroom now, and we are go ..read more

AI Photo Editor, Impossible Things, has launched their next gen update that includes cropping and straightening, better consistency, a better predictive AI algorithm, and other improvements. The Lightroom AI editor, created by preset maker DVLOP and SLR Lounge, first launched in February of this year with their “early access” version. Since the initial release, the team has worked on improving the system for better results and more consistency and added important features for photographers. Let’s dive into each improvement. Cropping and Straightening Impossible Things has introduced two new ed ..read more

In photography and photo editing, the choice of file format is an essential consideration. Among the options, RAW and DNG stand out as two common formats, both with its own pros and cons. In previous articles, we discussed RAW vs JPEG, and in this one, we’ll explore the advantages and disadvantages of RAW and DNG formats and how to choose the best format for your photography needs.In this article, we will delve into the differences between RAW and DNG formats, exploring their strengths, weaknesses, and practical implications to help you make an informed decision. What is RAW Format? RAW is an ..read more

When it comes to editing photos in Adobe Lightroom, speed has always been a topic of much discussion and testing. For those of us who edit high volumes of raw images, unfortunately, there has also been a long history of complaining about speed. So, today, we are going to bring you our thoughts on the best PC for Lightroom! Of course, when you’re editing just a few dozen or even a few hundred photos, Lightroom’s speed may be more than enough, indeed not at all worth obsessing over. Here’s our “spoiler alert”! advice: just buy any decently fast computer with an SSD drive and a multi-core, multi ..read more

Lightroom is a powerful photo editing software, widely used by photographers to organize and edit their images. Along with its catalog and editing capabilities, there are also Lightroom export settings that give a range of export options that allow users to save and easily share their photos on various online platforms and social media apps. In this article, we will explore the importance of exporting from Lightroom with the correct, optimal settings, and the benefits of using export presets in Lightroom. We will give you the best export settings for Lightroom, and show you how to turn them in ..read more