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Automatically Add Photos to a Collection on Import in Lightroom
When importing files into Lightroom, under the File Handling options, enable the Add to Collection option to automatically add the imported images into a collection. You can select a collection from...
View ArticleConvert Smart Collections to regular Collections
I often use Quick Collection in Lightroom to create a temporary collection of images (to submit to a client, use in a demo, etc.). However there are times when, after making the Quick Collection, I...
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Adobe Announces Lightroom Mobile for iOS 2.7 and Android 2.3
I’m excited to announce that Lightroom mobile now includes the ability to capture raw, high dynamic range (HDR) images! In the Lightroom mobile app, tap the camera icon and then choose HDR from the...
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Filtering Collections in Lightroom CC
To quickly find a collection in Lightroom CC, type the name of the collection in the search field. Filtering collections a huge time-saver as I have (literally) hundreds of collections of images in my...
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Adding Photo Grids to Behance and Portfolio
Uploading and viewing photography on Adobe Behance and Adobe Portfolio just got even better. Photo Grids are a new way for you to easily showcase larger groups of images. Add images directly from your...
View ArticleUsing the Painter tool to Add Images to a Collection in Lightroom
To use the Painter tool to add images to a collection in Lightroom, in the Library module, right-click on a regular collection (not a smart collection) and choose Set as Target Collection. Then, select...
View ArticleAssigning Keywords using the Painter Tool in Lightroom CC
In this video (Hidden Gems in Lightroom CC), you’ll discover how to access Recently Used Keywords as well as Saved Keyword Sets using the Painter tool in Lightroom CC. Note, the link above should take...
View ArticleSync and Reposition Local Adjustments Between Images in Lightroom CC
Lightroom’s ability to sync local adjustments between images can help increase your productivity when workignwith several, similar images. This video (Hidden Gems in Lightroom CC), will show you how....
View ArticleQuickly Apply a Preset using the Painter Tool in Lightroom CC
A very powerful, but seldom used feature of the painter tool is it’s ability to “spray-on” presets in the Library module. Select the Painter tool, set the Paint option to the desired preset, and click...
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Setting a Default Folder for Lightroom Mobile
When capturing images in Lightroom mobile (or when importing them into Lightroom mobile from your camera roll), Lightorom uploads those photographs to the cloud and then downloads them to Lightroom CC...
View ArticleUpdated- Lightroom CC Tips,Tricks, and Quick Reference Guide!
Although I really appreciate that you can search my blog for Lightroom tips and shortcuts, several customers have requested that I create a single, condensed document that contains the Lightroom CC...
View ArticleContent Aware Fill – Control the Source in Photoshop CC
When removing unwanted objects in an image, selecting the area to be removed and then choosing Edit > Fill with the Contents set to Content Aware, can magically fill in areas using surrounding...
View ArticleCrop and Straighten Photos in Photoshop CC
To speed up scanning or photographing multiple images, it might be faster to scan them as a single document. Then, choose File > Automate > Crop and Straighten Photos to automate the “cutting...
View ArticleAdobe Creative Cloud Photography Training in Dallas, TX
I’ll be presenting a series of educational programs on Adobe’s Creative Cloud Photography program (including Photoshop, Lightroom, Lightroom mobile, Spark, Portfolio and more) on Saturday, April 22nd,...
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Photography from Japan – Created in Adobe Spark
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to participate in the CP+ event in Yokohama, Japan. Fortunately, I was able to extend my stay and visit a number of incredible locations in Kyoto and Tokyo....
View ArticleJohn Paul Caponigro on Blending Modes in Photoshop
I’m a huge fan of John Paul Caponigro and I just discovered an insightful article of his which explains how to isolate the effects of adjustment layers using blending modes in Photoshop. I would highly...
View ArticleChasing the Ice: Article in Create Magazine
Create magazine posted an insightful article with regards to my trip to Antarctica last year. Click here to read the article.
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Creating Diptychs in Lightroom CC
Because of the aspect ratio of most displays, when creating a slideshow of my photography, I typically show a single image when it’s orientation is landscape, and two images when the orientation is...
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Essential Tips for Cropping in Photoshop CC
Here are my favorite shortcuts for Photoshop’s Crop tool! 01) Shortcuts “C” selects the Crop tool. “X” swaps the width and height values Or, click the arrow icon in the Options bar. “O” cycles through...
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Tips for Working with Color in Photoshop CC
Here are my favorite tips for working with color in Photoshop CC. 1) The Foreground / Background Color Picker Tap the “D” key to set the foreground/background colors to black/white. If a Layer mask is...
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