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How to Edit Photos in Lightroom Classic
Want to learn how to edit photos in Lightroom? Then you are in the perfect place! In this post, I’m going to teach you how to edit your photos in Lightroom Classic like a pro, step by step.
The right editing is that extra ingredient that lifts your images from being good, decent, run of the mill photographs, and takes them onto next level, awe inspiring images.
It's the final step in creating beautiful photos that look professional and polished, and if you skip that step, or just slap on a preset (hello AUTO for editing!) your images simply aren't going to look half as good as they could.
Being able to look at your photo, see what it needs, and then know which tools to use to help bring your vision to life is such an important skill to learn if you want to take images that go beyond snapshots.
And that’s what we are going to cover today! There are 2 ways to enjoy this post - watch the video, or scroll down for written instructions.
What's the difference between Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic CC? 2020 Update!
Adobe certainly knew how to confuse the living bejesus out of photographers when they began offering TWO choices for their Lightroom program - Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic.
So, what’s the difference between the two? What does each one do differently? Who are they for? And most importantly, which one should you get?!!
Find out the answers to all these questions below!
Guest Post: Introduction to Lensball Photography
It's always fun having guest bloggers here at Live Snap Love, as it gives you a chance to learn something new, or just in a different way from me! So, today, we have Simon from Refractique on the blog to give you an introduction to lensball photography. Over to you Simon!
I came across lensball photography when I was perusing Instagram. As a landscape photographer and someone who loves to travel I came remember seeing some beautiful landscape photos from all around the world featuring the lensball. I was filled with wonder and have been hooked since! I even started a business to share this joyful hobby and distribute it!
It adds another dimension to virtually any type of photography however I most like using it in landscape photos because the wide angle lens the crystal ball provides. Check out the tips below if you’d like to learn more about lensball photography!
3 Time Saving Hacks That Will Help You Learn Photography Even When You're Busy
This blog post had been on my “brain dump” list (where everything single idea I’ve ever had for a blog post goes!) for a while. I figured now, when the challenges of homeschooling, working with home AND looking after your family means you probably have less time to yourself than normal. (Not that you probably had a ton of free time before!)
As I strongly believe that it is SO important that we continue to find time for ourselves and our hobbies (even if it may feel frivolous for some right now) during this lockdown period, I wanted to give you some tips on how you can continue to practice and learn photography, and make the most of the time you DO have, even if it’s not as much as you would like!
How to Get Past The Fear Of Sharing Your Photos
Do you feel nervous about sharing your photos with others? Do you worry that others will judge you, your skills and your creativity, and find you lacking? Do you fear that they’ll think “who does she think she is - Annie Lebowitz?!” and that somehow you’re not yet a “real” photographer, so you shouldn’t be sharing your work? 😬😬😬
If you are frantically nodding your head then you’re most definitely not alone - because I feel the same way too!
You might not know this because I share my photos every single week here on the blog, and again throughout the week on Facebook and Instagram, but that doesn’t mean that I actually enjoy doing it - it just means that I’ve gotten over the fear of sharing over the years, and feel confident that at least I love what I’m doing, even if no-one else does!
How to Get Catchlights in Photography (with Natural Light)
Catchlights are SO important in photography, as they add life and depth to the eyes in your portraits.
Eyes that look full of life and that sparkle are those that have catchlights in them, so for successful portraits, you’re definitely going to want to get catchlights in the eyes!
You can get catchlights in all sorts of lighting situations, from window light, to sunny days to studio lighting, but for today’s tutorial, I’m going to stick to using wonderful natural light, and how you can get catchlights in your portraits, both indoors and out.
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It's been quite a few years now since I made the switch from Aperture Priority Mode to shooting in Manual Mode, and it was one of the BEST things I ever did to improve my photography skills.
It was like a whole new world opened up to me, and I started TRULY understanding exposure, and in turn, getting the images that I wanted.
Of course, there was a lot to learn, and there are some things I wish I had known before I started!
So, here are 10 things about shooting in Manual Mode that you might just wish you knew…