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Discovering the HOW, WHAT and WHY for creating STUNNING HDR Images | Greg Benz

Watch the recording of this LIVE Broadcast as I chat with Photographer and HDR Guru, Greg Benz and discover the How, What and Why to create and display STUNNING High Dynamic Range Images.

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Make PORTRAITS POP 💥 Dodging and Burning in LIGHTROOM

Dodging and burning in Lightroom is easier than you think!

In this video, I walk you through how to use masks and brushes to enhance your photos with subtle adjustments and bring portraits to life!

You’ll learn how to:

✅ Brighten highlights and deepen shadows for a natural look
✅ Use masks for precise control over specific areas
✅ Work with Lightroom’s brush tools to fine-tune your edits

⏰ Chapters:
00:00 - Why Dodge & Burn?
00:14 - Old Method
00:34 - Dodge Brush Mask Settings
02:34 - Dodge\Lighten Highlights on Face
05:57 - Depth + Dimension Explained
06:20 - Burn Brush Mask Settings
09:32 - Before/After

The ONE Slider You Need for PERFECT Colour & Contrast in LIGHTROOM

In this video I show how to balance color and contrast in Adobe Lightroom using the VERY USEFUL Refine Saturation Slider.

✅ How contrast adjustments influence colors in your photos.

✅ How to keep colors vibrant and natural.

Whether you're just starting out or have some editing experience, this might be something new or something you've forgotten about but is a great way to adjust tonal values of your images but maintain colour integrity.

⏰ Chapters:

  • 00:00 - Introduction

  • 00:48 - Luminosity Blend Mode

  • 01:30 - Desaturate

  • 02:17 - The Refine Saturation Slider

Create Atmospheric SPECIAL EFFECTS in LIGHTROOM ( Fog + Lighting )

Learn simple techniques to enhance your photos with special effects.

In this video, I’ll show you:

  • How to create natural-looking fog in Lightroom

  • Adding realistic lights with reflection and fall-off for a polished look

  • How to include birds in Photoshop without needing to cut them out.

Improved SKY MASKS in LIGHTROOM Mobile using INVERT not INTERSECT

Making accurate Sky Masks in Lightroom Classic and Desktop is made so much easier using the 'Intersect' Command.

However this isn't currently available in Lightroom Mobile and neither is the 'Invert from Sky Selection' command.

So what can we do?

To download the Raw File and my Sunny Day at Lyme Preset, use the button link below to receive my Twice-Monthly Newsletter and have Access to the PRIVATE PAGE containing SUBSCRIBER-ONLY Content …

Photography Life in the time of LIGHTROOM with Brian Matiash

Watch the recording of this LIVE Broadcast as I chat with Brian Matiash (Software Quality Engineer , Lightoom Desktop) as we discuss his approach to Photography, Anxiety, his Go-To Kit, Social Media and Photography, and also Retouching Images in Lightroom PLUS showing some hidden features in Lightroom Desktop / Classic.

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Photography Education and the LIGHTROOM HELP-DESK | Rob Sylvan

Watch the recording of this LIVE Broadcast as I chat with Rob Sylvan, Photographer, Camera Expert, Canon Product Educator and Author.

A writer for Lightroom Killer Tips and known as The Lightroom Help-Desk we discuss all things Photography and Lightroom … PLUS tips for keeping your Lightroom organised and optimised.

links mentioned in the video:

Rob’s Website: robsylvan.com

Lightroom Killer Tips: lightroomkillertips.com

Rob Sylvan on Instagram: @sylvanworks

How to Print Course: ( LINK )

Omnicharge Portable Power Solutions: ( LINK )


Promo Slideshow I created for Rob’s LIVE Guest Appearance

How to FIX SKIN TONE in Lightroom 💥

In this video I show a simply but VERY EFFECTIVE way to Fix Skin Tone in Lightroom.

The video comes in 2 parts with Part 1 being available for everyone to watch where I go through the main technique.

Part 2 is for my Newsletter Subscribers Only and in that I go through things in more detail showing how many of the step srequired can be automated using technology within Lightroom PLUS some additional learning on masking and details of a a Preset Download I have made available.