Have you seen the possibilities, for you personally and for your business, as a result of outsourcing your editing? Time to grow your business, time to spend with your family, or time even to just relax and take a bubblebath! But are YOU ready for an editor? Yes, you read that correctly, are YOU ready […]

In Lightroom, the Detail panel is where you can find tools and settings related to sharpening and noise reduction for your photos. Here’s a brief overview of what you can do in the Detail panel: Sharpening: You can adjust the amount of sharpening applied to your photo to enhance the details and make edges appear […]

As a private editor, I often get asked about the use of “Collections” within Lightroom’s interface and whether or not I use Collections as part of my workflow. The short answer is, yes. I use Collections everyday as a private editor. Creating a collection is an awesome way to organize photos that a client sends […]

Choosing the right photo editor can make or break the final outcome of your images. It is vital to select an editor who is proficient, efficient and understands your style. Here are some factors you should consider while making your choice. A Keen Eye Always look for an editor that can mimic your style or […]

In a nutshell, NO! Never, or rarely, use Auto White Balance (AWB). I know this is a controversial subject in the photo industry. I will probably get criticism for even saying this. And I am aware that you could google the subject and get several different opinions. But IMO, setting the WB in camera is […]

If you edit photos in Lightroom, the BEST thing you can do to significantly increase your editing time, is learn Lightroom Shortcuts! I have shared some of these before, but 8 years into this private editing gig, I still use these shortcuts everyday, so it bears repeating! Below are my fave shortcuts for this year! […]

One of the most useful and commonly used shortcuts in Lightroom is using the feature “LIGHTS OUT.” When you use “Lights Out” within Lightroom’s interface it helps you to assess your edits and focus on the details of the photograph without any distractions. There are two quick and easy ways to see any photo in […]

All week we have been comparing the differences between a human editor and an AI editor. And this is Part 3 and the final post in this series. In PART ONE we looked at the strengths and advantages of having a human editor. If you haven’t already, read PART ONE here, or click the link […]

Yesterday, we looked at advantages a human editor has over AI editing software. However, truth compels me to tell you AI has its own strengths as well. Let’s take a look at some of those. If you haven’t done so already, read that PART ONE of this series first. Now, let’s look at the advantages […]

In part 3 of this series, I will give you a side-by-side breakdown of AI versus Human editing. But before we do that, let’s consider the advantages and disadvantages, strengths and weaknesses of each editing option, in depth. Fist up, Human Editors. Let’s spend today talking about their advantages. And tomorrow we will take an […]