How to Use Color Grading Panel in Lightroom

The color grading panel in Lightroom offers powerful tools that can completely transform an image. Photographer Kevin Raposo has put together a brief tutorial to show what these tools are capable of. Previously known by Lightroom users as the split toning tab, the recently redesigned color grading tool was introduced in 2020 and brought a… Continue reading How to Use Color Grading Panel in Lightroom

Pixelmator Photo is a Powerful AI-Powered Photo Editor for iPhone

Pixelmator has announced Pixelmator Photo for iOS, what it calls the most powerful editor ever designed for a mobile device. The company even goes so far as to call it “basically Aperture for iPhone.” Pixelmator Photo has been launched for iPhone (in addition to iPad) and features desktop-class color adjustments, support for over 600 RAW… Continue reading Pixelmator Photo is a Powerful AI-Powered Photo Editor for iPhone

Adobe Launches Creative Cloud Express, a New Entry-Level Platform

Citing the growth of the creator economy and the rise of sales through social channels, Adobe has launched Creative Cloud Express, a new platform designed for fast turnaround and is aimed at those who have never used Adobe products before. Adobe has clearly decided that it has reached critical mass with its professional suite of… Continue reading Adobe Launches Creative Cloud Express, a New Entry-Level Platform

TourBox Elite Review: My Favorite Editing Tool is Now Wireless

Last year I got my hands on a weird little controller console called the TourBox that would end up being an invaluable part of my editing workflow. I reviewed the original TourBox controller, with its assortment of buttons, dials, and scroll wheels, and loved how it allowed me to map certain shortcuts and functions in… Continue reading TourBox Elite Review: My Favorite Editing Tool is Now Wireless

VSCO Adds Dodge and Burn Tools into its iPhone App

VSCO has added a set of age-old yet still powerful tools to its iPhone app: dodge and burn. The addition allows users to take more granular control over shadows and highlights in their photos. For those unfamiliar, dodging and burning refers to a two controls used to control shadows and highlights in photos. The technique… Continue reading VSCO Adds Dodge and Burn Tools into its iPhone App

Capture One 22 Brings Panoramic Stitching, HDR Merging, and More

Capture One has announced Capture One 22, which the company claims brings improved performance, support for the latest cameras, panoramic photo stitching, and HDR merging. The update also opens up the door for more features coming in 2022, such as the company’s first cloud and tablet products. Rafael Orta, CEO of Capture One, says that… Continue reading Capture One 22 Brings Panoramic Stitching, HDR Merging, and More

Microsoft Adds More Robust Photo Editing Features to One Drive

After introducing basic photo editing functionality to One Drive over the last year, Microsoft has added several more, including exposure adjustments, cropping, creative filters, and the ability to add markups. “We’re excited to announce new photo editing features in in OneDrive on the web that will enable you to crop photos, adjust light and color,… Continue reading Microsoft Adds More Robust Photo Editing Features to One Drive

How to Easily Create More Engaging Instagram Posts

I want to show you an iOS app called SCRL that I use to easily create those fun, swipe-able panoramic posts on Instagram using an iPhone. I know, I know. You’re probably rolling your eyes, thinking that this is yet another post to help you game the Instagram algorithms and get you “all the likes”… Continue reading How to Easily Create More Engaging Instagram Posts

Best practices: 5 editing tips for great commercial content

With the global photo editing software market size expected to reach $1,183.8 million by 2026, it’s never been easier to enhance your images in post-processing. Editing apps are more accessible than ever, and professional and amateur photographers alike are boosting their potential with smarter, AI-driven tools. It’s no longer necessary to outsource editing and retouching… Continue reading Best practices: 5 editing tips for great commercial content