I am happy to announce that I will be presenting three classes as part of the Lightroom Virtual Summit 2024, which is a free online event that will be held May 20th through the 24th. I’ll be presenting on “Lightroom Classic and the Cloud”, “Managing Folders and Collections”, and “Advanced Color Adjustments”, all focused on Lightroom Classic. My classes are just three out of a total of 45 classes from a variety of instructors. Best of all, you can attend all of the online classes for free from virtually anywhere with an internet connection. In addition to the free registration there is also a V ..read more

The January 2024 issue of Pixology magazine is now available, featuring the following articles: Local Browsing in Lightroom “Cloud”: The cloud-focused version of the Lightroom desktop application now supports local photo storage. Lens Blur Effect: Learn to reduce depth of field after the capture with Lens Blur. Texture Blending: Learn to combine images in Photoshop to add interesting textures to a photo. Keyword Cleanup: Tidy up the Keyword List in Lightroom Classic to help streamline your organizational workflow. Photo Story: Bilbao: After an earlier missed opportunity, I brought my camera t ..read more

Are you confused by having three applications from Adobe aimed at helping serious photographers manage their photos? I can help! In my latest live online presentation as part of the “GreyLearning Live!” webinar series, I provided insights into the similarities and differences between Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Lightroom Classic, and Adobe Bridge. These three applications from Adobe all provide a workflow solution for organizing and optimizing your photos. This presentation will help you choose which is right for you, and how each impacts your workflow. A recording of the full presentation is avail ..read more

The December 2023 issue of Pixology magazine is now available, featuring the following articles: Understanding Bit Depth: Some (relatively) basic math illustrates a key image quality issue. Point Color Adjustment: Exercise detailed control to optimize specific ranges of colors. Catalog Management: Learn to manage the catalog and related files in Lightroom Classic. Gradient Upgrade: Leverage the flexibility of the updated Gradient tool in Photoshop. Photo Story: Risky Pixels: Excitement for a unique photographic perspective put my camera at risk. Pixology magazine is ..read more

In October I’ll be teaching an online workshop focused on helping you optimize your photos to perfection in Lightroom Classic, with the opportunity to get your questions answered directly from me both during the live online class sessions and via follow-up email. The workshop will include six live online sessions of about two hours each, running from October 16th through the 27th. All sessions will be recorded so they can be reviewed at any time and even downloaded for offline review. If you’d like to learn to master the craft of optimizing your photos in Lightroom Classic, you can register to ..read more

In October I’ll be teaching an online workshop focused on “Cleaning Up Your Mess in Lightroom Classic”. This online workshop will be focused on helping you streamline your Lightroom Classic catalog and workflow. You’ll learn how to reconnect missing photos and folders, merge multiple catalogs into one, clean up a cluttered folder structure, and much more. Along the way you’ll have direct access to me so you can get answers to your questions, both during the live online workshop sessions and via follow-up email. Get all the details, and register to join me, here: https://www.greylearning.com/co ..read more

The July 2023 issue of Pixology magazine is now available, featuring the following articles: AI Generative Fill: Get the details about a new beta feature of Photoshop you can use to generate image contents based on artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Top Tips for Reviewing Photos: Review ten tips for reviewing photos to identify favorites versus outtakes. Soft Proofing in Photoshop: Learn how to simulate the appearance of a printed photo on your monitor display using Photoshop. Assembling a Panorama: Find out how easy it can be to assemble a composite panorama in Lightroom Classic or Cam ..read more

The June 2023 issue of Pixology magazine is now available, featuring the following articles: Gradient Map Creativity: Learn how you can use a Gradient Map adjustment in Photoshop for creative effects such as black and white, duotone, split toning, and more. Top Ten Keywording Tips: Get tips on making the most of keywords to help you find photos fast and get reminded of the contents of an image. AI Noise Reduction: Discover the new feature of Camera Raw (for Photoshop) and Lightroom Classic that leverages artificial intelligence for noise reduction. Extending the Frame: Learn techniques for ex ..read more

The May 2023 issue of Pixology magazine is now available, featuring the following articles: Blend Modes in Photoshop: Explore adjustments and creative possibilities using layer interactions. Guided Upright for Perspective: Learn how you can solve a common perspective problem with remarkable ease. Spot Metering: Learn to leverage the benefits of setting exposure based on a small area of a scene. Photo Versions in Lightroom Classic: Learn about different options fr exploring different possibilities for a photo. Photo Story: Wet Feet: Sometimes you have to get your feet wet to find the best ligh ..read more

I’m happy to announce that I will be teaching an online workshop soon, focused on helping photographers get organized in Adobe Lightroom Classic. Photographers who participate in this online workshop will have the opportunity to get their questions answered directly from me both during the live online class sessions and via follow-up email. The workshop will include six live online sessions of about two hours each, running from June 5th through the 16th. All sessions will be recorded so they can be reviewed at any time. If you’d like to improve your organizational workflow in Lightroom Classic ..read more