GET IT RIGHT!!! My Step by Step Guide to DISPLAY CALIBRATION for PHOTOGRAPHERS

If you work on images on your computer, then accurate colour, brightness and contrast from your display is vital, so this is my step by step guide to getting display calibration right. I go through the whole process using BenQ's Palette Master Ultimate software, but the settings I use translate to other displays and other calibration software too, so it's worth following along whatever you're working on. At the time I'd also just moved to the BenQ SW272U, which has a redesigned interior with a faster processor that makes the calibration process 50% faster, a matt screen that reduces reflections and glare, a screen hood and a wireless hot key puck.

Check out the NEW Palette Master Ultimate Software … ( LINK )

I’ll be posting a video very soon about my new display which is the BenQ SW272U which has a completely redesigned interior with faster processor making the calibration process literally 50% faster , a matt screen which redices the effect of reflections and glare , screen hood , wireless hot key puk and although it might not seem like a big deal, actually is … a fake leather material on the stand so you can place items on it without them sliding off.

In the mean time, here’s a link for more detials about the display which despite being brand new with new technology, is a way more affordable option than the larger SW321C … ( LINK )

Transform Photographs into Stunning Paintings or Sketches with Photoshop's Generative Fill A.I.

This is a fun one. There's a little trick you can use with Generative Fill AI in Photoshop Beta to transform your own photographs into paintings and drawings, and here I show how it works. With it you can turn a picture into an oil painting, a watercolour, a pencil sketch and more, all from the same starting image, which makes it a really enjoyable way to experiment and see your photographs in a completely different light.

Squarespace makes it easier to add Photographs

Now this is a great update from Squarespace. It's made it so much easier to add photographs to your website straight from your phone or tablet, without having to go through the whole process of importing and exporting first. Here I show how the feature works, which is especially handy if you take a lot of photographs on your phone or tablet and want to get them onto your site quickly.

The NEW REMOVE TOOL in PHOTOSHOP is INCREDIBLE! + Content Aware Fill Deep Dive

Adobe updated Photoshop Beta with a new tool that was on its way into Photoshop itself: the Remove Tool. Here I try it out, and, spoiler alert, it's incredible. It makes removing unwanted items from photographs so much easier, and alongside that I take a deep dive into Content Aware Fill, so you can see how the two compare and where each one fits when you're cleaning up an image.

TRY THIS 🔥 AWESOME Photoshop Plug In for REALISTIC SHADOWS and SPECIAL EFFECTS

Here's a look at a FANTASTIC Photoshop Plug In from Boris FX for adding realisitc shadows into your picture and INCREDIBLE Special Effects

𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐗 (𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝) ( LINK )

Here's a look at a fantastic Photoshop plug-in from Boris FX for adding realistic shadows into your pictures, along with some incredible special effects. I go through how it works and show what it can do, from building shadows that sit naturally in a scene through to the more creative special effects it offers. I'm not affiliated with Boris FX; I just really like what it does, and if you enjoy experimenting in Photoshop it's well worth trying out.

How to add REALISTIC LIGHT using LIGHTROOM's INTELLIGENT PRESETS

Here's a great way to use the Masking section in Lightroom, or Camera Raw, to add realistic light into your pictures. I go through the masking step by step so you can see how the light is built up, and then show how to create an Intelligent Preset from it. Once that's done, you can add the same realistic light to any picture with just one click, which saves a lot of time when you want a consistent look across your images.

How to make the DARK and MOODY PRESET in Lightroom (and Camera Raw)

The dark and moody look was hugely popular on social media when I put this together, and it's a great look for adding drama and impact to your pictures. Here I show how I create it, step by step, and then how to save it as a preset so you can quickly and easily use it again and again. The preset works across Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC, Lightroom Mobile and Camera Raw, so wherever you do your editing, you'll be able to apply the look in a single click.

My COLOUR GRADING: THE ESSENTIAL FINISHING TOUCH mini course is NOW AVAILABLE

Really excited to let you know that I have a NEW course NOW AVAILABLE …

Colour Grading: The Essential FiNishing Touch

Just as with my other courses, you can stream / download all of the included video tutorials, download work files to follow along step by step, download a PDF of Class Notes ans have Life Time Access. Plus there’s a knowledge check and certificate of completion.

For more information check out the button link below

See you in class 😃

HOW I made these PORTRAITS: Complete Workflow including PHOTOGRAPHY, LIGHTROOM and PHOTOSHOP

This covers everything that went into creating these portraits, from start to finish. I begin with the kit I used and how I set it all up for the shoot. From there I move on to the retouching, working through each of the edits in Lightroom and then Photoshop to show how the final portraits came together. It's the whole process in one place, rather than just the lighting or just the editing on its own, so you can see how each stage leads into the next.

Here’s a list of all the kit I used to take the portraits, which you’ll also find on my GEAR Page …

• Westcott FJ80 II Speedlite

• Westcott FJ-X3 Remote Trigger

• Westcott Rapid Box Switch Beauty Dish

• Westcott 32” 2-in-1 Reflector

• Westcott X-Drop Poro Background Support

• Glyn Dewis Vintage Grey Canvas (for X-Drop Pro)