Photography
A practical journal on photography, covering camera technique, composition, and real-world shooting, along with detailed Lightroom and Photoshop workflows. This is where I share experience-driven insight built from years in the field and in post-processing—how images are captured, refined, and prepared for print, and the decisions that shape a photograph from the moment of exposure to the final finished piece.
Photography
How to Remove Objects in Lightroom Using AI: A Step-by-Step Guide
An unwanted object can pull attention away from your subject. Follow a Lightroom workflow using AI-assisted removal and supporting tools, then inspect and refine the result so the edited area fits the surrounding photograph.
How to export photos from Lightroom without losing quality
Export settings determine how your finished edits travel beyond Lightroom. Review file formats, quality, colour space, dimensions and sharpening so you can prepare photographs for their intended use without unnecessary loss of detail.
How to rate photos in Lightroom?
Stars, flags and colour labels can make a large photo library easier to navigate. Build a consistent Lightroom rating workflow, use shortcuts to speed up selection, and filter your collection to concentrate on the images that matter.
How to transfer Lightroom catalog to new computer?
Moving to a new computer means keeping your Lightroom catalog, edits and original photographs connected. This guide covers preparation, backups, file transfer and the checks that help you resume editing with your library intact.
How to add Topaz to Lightroom
Connect Topaz Photo AI with a Lightroom Classic workflow for additional image processing. This guide covers installation, external-editor setup, moving images between the applications and troubleshooting common integration problems.
How to blur a face in Lightroom
A practical look at softening a face in Lightroom with local masks and adjustments. Follow a portrait example to control the affected area, refine the edges, and judge how the treatment changes the photograph.
Where does Lightroom store photos?
Understand the relationship between Lightroom Classic’s catalog and the original image files on your drives. Find photo locations, keep folders organised, and consider what needs backing up to protect both your images and editing work.
How to reset Lightroom preferences
Unexpected Lightroom behaviour may call for a fresh set of preferences. This guide explains when a reset can help, how to approach it, and the distinction between application settings and the photographs and edits in your catalog.
How to fix harsh sunlight in Lightroom?
Hard sunlight can leave a photograph with bright highlights, deep shadows and uneven skin tones. Explore a Lightroom workflow for balancing those areas with global adjustments and local masks while respecting the limits of the original file.
How to Add XMP Presets to Lightroom Mobile: A Complete Guide
Bring a consistent editing approach to Lightroom Mobile with XMP presets. This guide explains preset formats, import options, organisation and troubleshooting, drawing on an editing workflow that moves between desktop and iPad.
Vibrance vs Saturation Lightroom: Understanding Their Key Differences
Vibrance and saturation both change colour intensity, but their effects are different. Explore how the two Lightroom controls behave, how to use them together, and how to keep colours expressive without overwhelming the photograph.
How to fix eyes in Lightroom mobile?
Small adjustments to a subject’s eyes can bring a portrait into focus. Follow a Lightroom Mobile workflow for selective edits, brightness and detail, with attention to keeping both eyes consistent and the result natural.
