How Much Editing is Too Much?

Unfortunately, there is no answer to this question.  Different people have different ideas on this topic.  Some people want everything to appear natural, and the tipping point for them is when their photos does not.  Others couldn’t care less about that and in fact don’t want their pictures to appear natural.  Neither approach is correct. … Continue reading How Much Editing is Too Much?

Which Photo Editing Software Should I Get?

One question you might have as you start your photographic journey is which photo editing software you should get.  For a long time now, Adobe has been at the top of the chain, with Photoshop and Lightroom dominating the market.  So complete was Adobe’s dominance, that others companies were content to market their software as mere… Continue reading Which Photo Editing Software Should I Get?

Best Practices for Eliminating Spots in Photoshop

In a sense, there is nothing simpler than removing unwanted spots or small items from your photos using Photoshop.  You just select the Spot Healing Brush, click on the spot, and presto – no more spot.  It couldn’t be simpler. But when you are shooting outdoors things can be messy and you will sometimes find… Continue reading Best Practices for Eliminating Spots in Photoshop