Have you tried out Lightroom's new Generative Remove tool yet? It was introduced as an Early Access feature in last week's Lightroom updates. There's been loads of great feedback, but a lot of people are reporting that it's replacing objects instead … Click to continue
Why doesn’t Denoise work properly for me?
There's been a lot of excitement generated over the latest big feature added to Lightroom - Denoise. It's also raised a lot of questions.In this blog post, we'll take a look at answering some of the most frequently asked questions, and where to … Click to continue
How can I benefit from using Quick Develop?
The Quick Develop panel in the Library module looks a bit basic, doesn't it! Many ignore it, going straight to the Develop Module for editing. But Quick Develop is a hidden gem! Why? Auto Tone First, it makes the Auto Tone button easily … Click to continue
Where did the Done button go in Lightroom Classic 12.0?
Since Lightroom Classic was released on October 18, the most asked question is "where's the Done button gone?" When we've used a program for a long time, some things are just muscle memory! So, what happened? Where did the Done button go … Click to continue
How can I use the new Invert Mask?
How are you liking the Masking features in Lightroom? Since being introduced last October, we’ve now seen additional features such as being able to invert masks. How does this work in practice? And how would you use Duplicate and Invert Mask not just … Click to continue
How do I change a color using a Color Range selection?
In our last blog, we looked at gently adjusting the Hue, Saturation or Luminance of a color in a photo using the TAT tool (Targeted Adjustment Tool). But what if you want to completely change a specific color, for example the color of a shirt or a … Click to continue
How do I use the TAT tool (Targeted Adjustment Tool)?
Need a quick way to target specific colors or tones in your photo? Try using the TAT tool! The Targeted Adjustment tool, or TAT for short, allows you to directly control some panel's sliders by dragging on the photo itself. It means you can … Click to continue
What Masking enhancements would you like to see?
What Lightroom Masking enhancements would you like to see? Lightroom updates at MAX last October brought a whole new system for local adjustments with masking. Now you’ve had time to use it, would do you think would make it even better? Now is a … Click to continue
Where did the Brush tool go in Classic 11.0?
Where did my Brush tool go since I upgraded to Lightroom Classic 11.0? Here's how to get it back. Don't panic, the Brush tool is still there! The biggest change in the latest Lightroom release was the addition of Masking. It combined the existing … Click to continue
Which color space should I use?
Color management is a huge topic in its own right, but Lightroom handles most of it for you. It’s only when you come to export photos that you need to pick the right color space for your purpose. So, here's a quick introduction to the subject. If … Click to continue
How do I invert a negative scan in Lightroom?
Many photographers have boxes of old film negatives they would like to access in Lightroom. While most film scanning software can automatically invert the photos, this won't work when using a camera to photograph them. So, how do you invert your … Click to continue
Why are some of my preset names in italics?
Both Lightroom Classic and Lightroom (cloud-based) allow you to hide various Presets. This allows you to simplify your list and only show the ones you normally use. However, some may appear in the list in italics, leading to the question why do some … Click to continue
Why learn to edit photos using sliders?
Most new photographers edit photos using profiles, presets and filters. So why bother learning to edit your photos using the sliders?Photo editing is like a language Photo editing is a skill, just like any other. If you’re trying to learn a … Click to continue
How do I create Lightroom presets?
Over the last couple of weeks, we've learned how to install/import downloaded presets using Lightroom Classic and the cloud-based Lightroom apps, but what if you want to create your own preset? A Few Tips The type of presets you create … Click to continue
How do I import Profiles and Presets into Classic?
There's a vast number of Lightroom profiles and presets available for free download and for sale, but since April 2018 (Lightroom Classic 7.3) the method for importing profiles and presets has changed. So, how do you import Profiles and Presets into … Click to continue