Basic Brush Masking in On1
In this tutorial I demonstrate how to use the brush mask in On1 Photo Raw. It’s powerful, but quite easy to do!
Follow along as I show off the easy and powerful brush masking capability in On1 Photo Raw 2019!
Achieving My Vision || Luminar Workflow
Here’s a Luminar workflow video wherein I share some tips and tricks as I work towards what I imagined in my head. It all wort of worked out, too, which is always nice! :-)
This was a fun image to edit, simply because I had a vision that I wanted to achieve with it, and finally got there. It took some work, but it is always worth it. Follow along as I walk through this fun edit. Thanks!
Vlogging my way around Wales!
A series of vlogs I did from my recent trip to Wales…such a lovely country!
I’m just back from Wales, and it was fabulous! We spent a lot of time hiking and photographing in and around Snowdonia National Park. If you haven’t seen them yet, check out my vlogs about it on YouTube…
I had a lot of fun filming these and taking the photos while there, and really enjoyed the area. Wales is beautiful, there is so much to see, and of course the people are incredibly pleasant as well. Follow along on my little adventures, and plenty of photos to be shared as I get them edited! Thanks!
Street Photography Editing in Lightroom
Follow along as I share my tips and tricks for editing street photos in Lightroom…
I love to take street photos, especially when I travel, and I am often just editing them in Lightroom. Follow along as I demonstrate my typical workflow for this type of photography.
Luminar Deep Dive: Brush Masking
Here’s a video diving deep into how to master brush masking in Luminar…
Using brush masking in Luminar is very powerful, allowing you to selectively apply edits to specific parts of your images. Follow along as I share some tips and tricks for doing this right.
Vlogging with the DJI Osmo Pocket
I’m trying some vlogging with the DJI Osmo Pocket…
I love this little thing! I recently picked up the DJI Osmo Pocket, and have been testing it out for vlogging. The video is solid, as long as I am in decent light, and even the audio is usable. It’s perfect for little on-the-go videos and vlogs. Check out my first sample video using it!
Topaz Studio 2: First Look Review!
My first look review of the brand new Topaz Studio 2! Take a look!
My friends over at Topaz Labs just released an update to their Studio product. This new version has a major update to the UI and several other changes. Follow along with my First Look video and check it out!
Skylum Preannounces Luminar 4 with AI Sky Replacement!
Luminar 4 will have an interesting new feature - AI Sky Replacement. Check out this preview video!
Well friends, this is interesting news. Skylum has preannounced Luminar 4 for later this year (no date given), and at this point at just speaking about a killer new feature: AI Sky Replacement. Yes, you can quickly and easily replace a sky using this filter. It does the masking for you, saving you a ton of time on what can be a frustrating and painful process.
I do not have the product yet, and thus cannot comment on how well it works, but using the sample images they sent us, I have made a video wherein I examine their samples and talk about how well this thing appears to work (short version - seems to work pretty dang well!).
For those of you with Luminar 3 and curious about what this means for upgrade paths, pending features you have expected, and all of that - I do not know. I am waiting to learn more about that as well, and will share as soon as I learn something. Thanks for watching!
Preorder Luminar 4 here: https://bit.ly/32JKBJP
Learn more about Luminar 4 here: https://bit.ly/2JLiwtW
And their blog post is here: https://skylum.com/blog/set-your-sights-high-with-new-luminar-4
My New 24mm Prime Lens for Street Photography
I recently picked up another prime lens for street photography - here’s a vlog showing off some shots and sharing my thoughts on this powerful little lens.
I have really gotten into using prime lenses, and recently picked up the Rokinon 24mm f/2.8 for use on my Sony A7ii. It’s small, light and works quite well. Follow along on this vlog while I detail all the things I like about it.
Deep Dive: Texture Overlay in Luminar
The Texture Overlay filter in Luminar is quite fun and gives you the flexibility to create stunning works of art from your photos. Follow along as I demonstrate how to use this powerful and creative filter.
In this video, I dive deep into the Texture Overlay filter in Luminar. It’s one I like to use when I feel like doing something more creative and unique, instead of just a regular edit. It allows me to really turn my photo into a work of art. Follow along as I demonstrate how this filter works and show some tips for getting the most out of it!
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A little video I did about experimenting with a new product…
A little video I recently shared about a new product I got and am testing out…
Exposure Blending in Luminar
You can easily blend exposures in Luminar - here’s how!
Did you know you can blend exposures in Luminar? You can! You can take advantage of the layers function to add a new image layer and then brush it in. It’s actually really simple and gives you create control over your photos. Follow along and hope it helps!
5 Best Color Filters in Luminar
In this video I share what I consider the 5 best color filters in Luminar…follow along!
In this video, I delve into my 5 favorite color filters in Luminar - and yes it was hard to pick! Follow along as I demo all 5 of them and share my insights as well. Hope it helps and enjoy!
Fine Art Monochromes in Luminar
How I craft a fine art monochrome landscape photo in Luminar…
Here’s a recent video where I show how I craft what I consider a fine art monochrome. I use a couple of photos I took in Canada, both of which are long exposures, and walk through my workflow for each while demonstrating the filters and techniques I use to get to my final look. Hope it helps!
5 Tips for Better Travel Photos
In this vlog I share my top 5 tips for capturing better travel photos…
In this vlog I wander the streets of Seattle and share 5 tips I use to capture better photos when I travel. I hope it helps, and thanks!