Skyline Photography Tips!
Follow along as I vlog through a sunrise shoot and share some tips for photographing skylines as I go. Thanks!
In this vlog, I am in downtown Austin taking some skyline photos, in preparation for a client who has asked me to tour him around Austin for some shots. So this is a prep session, making sure the shots are going to be useful for him. I end up with a beautiful blue hour and then a pretty decent sunrise as well. Enjoy!
Create Stunning Sunsets in Aurora HDR
Here’s my sunset workflow in Aurora HDR - enjoy!
In this video, I share my Aurora HDR workflow for creating lovely and colorful sunsets. It’s quite easy and quick, and involves just a few key filters. Follow along and enjoy. Let me know how it goes for you!
Replace a sky in Topaz Studio
In this video I show how to use the edge-aware brush in Topaz Studio to help you replace a sky. Enjoy!
Sometimes I like to replace the sky in my photos, just because it’s fun to do (and it sometimes needs it). So in this video I show how to do that in Topaz Studio, and walk through the powerful edge-aware brush masking feature that makes this all possible. Enjoy!
Selective Color in Luminar
Make your photos black and white except for one object, which you leave in color. This video shows you how!
Have you ever wondered how to make a photo black and white, except for one object which you keep in color? Well if so, in this video I show how to do that in Luminar. It’s quick and easy - follow along!
Saving a throwaway shot
In this video I take a shot that I would otherwise throw away, and instead craft it into something beautiful. Follow along!
Follow along this fun video as I show how I take an image destined for the trash bin and craft it into something interesting, dramatic, and dare I saw beautiful. Glad I kept this one!
Master Topaz Simplify (in Studio)
Follow along in this video as I show off the power and fun you can have in Topaz Studio with the Simplify Adjustment Pack! Create stunning works of art in minutes!
I have to admit that I have a thing for crafting artistic renditions of my photos. It’s a fun creative outlet and I always end up with something that I like. When the moods strikes me, I take my images over to Topaz Studio to create my artworks. Specifically, I like to use the Simplify Adjustment Pack that you can purchase for Topaz Studio. You can try it out at the link below. Follow along in the video as I show you how I do it!
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The Power of Luminosity Masking
Luminosity Masking is a great feature in Luminar 3, and in this video I show you how to make it work for you!
In this tutorial, I show how I use Luminosity Masking in Luminar 3 to help me get the exact look that I want with a photo. It’s quick and easy and well worth learning about. Dive in and hope it helps!
3 Filters for Every Nightscape
Follow along as I show off 3 filters in Luminar that I use on all my night shots. Hope it helps!
Here’s a recent video, showing off 3 filters in Luminar that I use on all my night time cityscapes. They come in really handy and give you a lot of control over your image. Follow along and enjoy!
1 Photo - 3 Edits - 5 Minutes
Follow along as I quickly make 3 different edits to a single image in Luminar. It’s fun!
In this video I delve into Luminar 3 and from a single photo I create 3 different looks for it, all in under 5 minutes. It’s quick but effective, and of course it’s a lot of fun. Follow along!
Virtual Copies in Luminar 3
Here’s how you can create copies of your photos in Luminar 3 in case you want to create several different edits…
While Luminar does not currently support creating virtual copies, there is a little trick to get around this limitation. It’s simple and quick, so check it out in this video!
Prevent Color Bleed
Sometimes it’s hard to keep other colors from messing up your whites. But I have a trick I use to keep my whites crisp. In this video, I show you how I do it. Follow along!
In this video, I show how I keep my whites looking crisp and white, and prevent other colors from bleeding over into them. It’s quick and simple and very effective. Follow along!
Master Split Toning : 3 Tips & Tricks
A tutorial on how to use Split Toning in Luminar - gain powerful control over the colors in your images.
I use split toning quite a bit in my work because it’s a very powerful filter. In this video I share 3 different scenarios where you may consider using it to create some interesting and powerful effects. Follow along and enjoy!
From Blah to Beautiful
My latest Luminar tutorial is live! Follow along as I transform this photo.
Here’s my latest Luminar tutorial, showing how I take a fairly “blah” photo and turn it into something that is really eye-catching. Follow along and enjoy!
Small changes, big impact
Making small changes to your images can really add up to a big impact. Follow along as I show you how!
In this tutorial I show how seemingly minor changes to an image can really add up to a big impact in your photo. Follow along!
Create a Fantasy Fall look
My latest tutorial on how to craft a fantasy Fall look using Luminar…
In this video, I walk through how I craft a fantastical Fall look in this photo. It’s quick and easy and just takes a few filters. Follow along!