February 2020 archive

CoffeeShop “White Elephant” Fine Art Texture and Photoshop Tutorial

[ad_1] I just made this new texture and I am in love with it! It can be quite subtle but absolutely gorgeous on the right images. I find myself using it on florals and baby portraits, but you can use it on many other types of images. A special thanks to Lisa Rubel Photography (website, …

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How to Create a Preset in Lightroom CC

[ad_1] We all have our own personal processing preferences that we do 99% of the time. From the moment we import files into Lightroom to the time we export a file for printing, we can create presets when we find a look or style that we like and that can be used repeatedly. Although the …

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Lightroom Mobile 5.0: Batch Editing for iOS and Advanced Export for Android

[ad_1] You’ll need to have iOS 12.3 and later to run Lightroom iOS 5.0. Batch editing, which was already available on Android, has now  come to iOS – copy edit settings from one image and paste them to many. First, copy edit settings from one photo – click on the three-dot icon (#1 below), choose …

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EASY Resizing Photoshop Trick! [Hidden Crop Feature]

[ad_1] In this Photoshop Tip, I’m going to show you how to easily crop and resize an image using the dimensions and resolution of another. We will use an amazing little-known feature within The Crop Tool. Let me …

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10 Most Popular Photoshop Tutorials of 2019

[ad_1] 10 Top Photoshop Tutorials Here is a year-end roundup of the 10 most popular Photoshop tutorials here at photoshopCAFE, as voting by you watching the videos and reading hr written instructions. (CRITERIA: These are all published in 2019 and are taken from the stats on our YouTube channel.) #10 Photoshop 2020 TIPS. Magical things …

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Where We Are. – Lightroom Blog

[ad_1] The Indispensable Guide to Lightroom CC My latest book for Rocky Nook, looking at Lightroom CC/6 including all the new features. Available in both print and ebook forms. Penny H: A well written and very comprehensive guide that I thoroughly recommend. Stefan47: Even an experienced user will learn a few tips from this book. …

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Ultimate Bokeh for Fuji Photographers: A Review of the Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R Lens

[ad_1] For portrait photographers who shoot on Fujifilm cameras, the XF 56mm f/1.2 R lens is one of the highest quality options, offering great sharpness, an ultra-wide aperture, and smooth bokeh. If you have been wondering if this lens deserves a place in your bag, this excellent video review takes it through its paces and …

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How to Plan a Magical Unicorn Photoshoot – Pretty Photoshop Actions

[ad_1] Do you believe in unicorns? Those who don’t believe will never find one! How to Plan a Unicorn Photoshoot Offering unicorn photography sessions can be a wonderful way to create some magic and excitement with your clients and their children and a GREAT way to attract new clients!  Childhood is filled with imagination and …

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Mastering Lightroom Keywords in a Flash

[ad_1] As your collection of photographs grows, it’s important to have a way to manage all those images. Lightroom keywords can help you tame your ever-increasing photo library, but mastering them can take a bit of practice. Whether you’re a Lightroom veteran or completely new to the software, these tips and tricks will save you …

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How to Export & Other Lightroom Panels (Mastering Lightroom in 7 Days) – Pretty Presets for Lightroom

[ad_1] How to Export in Lightroom & Other Panels (Day 7 of Mastering Lightroom in 7 Days) Today’s post is the last in our Mastering Lightroom in 7 Days Series.  As I thought about what to share in this final post, about 100 things rattled through my head. I’ve tried my best to condense those …

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Sustainable Ways to Travel on Photography Assignments

[ad_1] We spoke with nine travel photographers about the steps they take — small and large — toward promoting a more sustainable future. Here’s their advice. World travel should begin with sustainability. Image by Austin Sylvest. Thanks in part to the work of the young environmental activist Greta Thunberg, world travel in 2020 will be …

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