What I've learned after more than 10 years of photography from a kayak, plus a joyful wildlife encounter.
Kayak photography – the ups and downs
ON1 NoNoise 2024
Another noise reduction battle!
Fauxtography?
How far should we take AI in the pursuit of a pretty picture?
Fast photography
But did I have the skill to make it happen?
From snapshot to photograph
Taking your photos to the next level.
Lightroom denoise AI v. Topaz Denoise AI
A denoise battle and a wee, sleekit, cowrin, tim’rous beastie.
One shot – before and after (#2)
A quick dive into Lightroom to make small changes for maximum effect.
Backlighting and Flower photography
A few quick tips for better photos of complex and sometimes backlit flower scenes.
Do as I say, not as I do
Do as I say, not as I do. An example of how being lazy in the field almost ruined my shot.
Advancing Fall
Missed peak fall color again? Here are two Lightroom tweaks that can create the illusion of autumn.
Happy birds
Can changing your settings up your keeper rate? Oh plus hummingbirds!
Angry Birds
Catch action even before you see it start with magic! Ok, not magic, but still awesome.
Bite of Passage
Don't let laziness limit your options!
Workflow Worksheet
Keep your photo editing workflow on track with this handy checklist.
Weeding isn’t just for gardening
Got catalog bloat? Do some weeding! You never know if you'll find buried treasure.
Why didn’t I do this sooner?
Light dawns on marble head. I finally embrace Lightroom Collections.
Two Shots – Before and After
Two photos transformed with the power of luminosity masking.
One shot – before and after
My workflow in Lightroom takes one photo from drab to fab.
Should you “upgrade” your camera?
What is the best way to get better photos? Some things to think about before you "upgrade".
Old picture, New skills
New software, new skills, old pictures. Updating some old favorites.
Tutorial: Sharpness and Orton Effect?
With the TK8 Plug in for Photoshop, you can have your cake and eat it, too.
Bare Essentials
Small scenes in winter are a fun challenge - tips and ideas for making snowy photos their best.
Tutorial: Background Blur & Content Aware Fill
Separate your subject from your background using CAF for seamless blur blending!
Arizona Landscape & Sky Masking
Fix polarized skies and more with this Lightroom tutorial.
Birds of Lake Pleasant & Select Subject Masking
Bird photography in Arizona - some keepers that are perfect to use the new Select Subject tool in Lightroom.
