The Journal
Lightroom editing tips & featured photographers
How-tos for vintage, cinematic, black-and-white and light-leak looks in Lightroom, plus interviews with the photographers who use our presets.
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Featured Photographer: Winterlyn Photography
In our newest feature, I’m delighted to introduce you to Winterlyn Photography. Winterlyn is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Chicago. Her… -
Featured Photographer: Sandy Swift
I’m pleased to introduce you to our second featured photographer, Sandy Swift of Sandy Swift Photography, in Kauai, Hawaii. Sandy has an… -
13 Things Successful Photographers Don’t (Or Shouldn’t!) Do
Creating fantastic photos is just the first step in becoming a successful professional photographer. There is a lot of emphasis on what… -
Featured Photographer: Catherine McKinley
We’re kicking off a Featured Photographer series highlighting photographers from all over the world with diverse specialties and styles. It’s been a… -
The Intimate World of Boudoir Photography – An Introduction for Beginners
While boudoir photography isn’t mutually exclusive to women, the French term, boudoir, was originally a space where a woman could let her… -
Going Old School: Making Vintage Photos in Lightroom
Written and photographed by Adam Welch If there’s one thing that’s certain it’s that the slow march of time reflects itself… -
How to render a light leak effect to your landscape images
Photography is such an exceptional vocation. Even optical and equipment errors can sometimes be considered beautiful! Let’s take the example of light… -
How to give your landscape images a purple contrasty effect
For some this effect might appear to be a bit too over the top. But there are times when you may want… -
How to achieve a high contrast black and white effect for your landscape images
I love black and white fine art photos of landscapes and animals. I am big Ansel Adams and David Yarrow fan. The… -
How to Give Your Shots the Cinematic Look in Lightroom
I love this particular look. It is reminiscent of one of those solemn autumn scenes that we have seen in countless Hollywood… -
5 Tips That You Should Know About Light As A New Photographer
The most crucial element to photography is without a doubt – light. We need light to make photographs. And while we prefer… -
How to Achieve a Cinematic Effect in Lightroom
In this tutorial we’ll go through the process of creating a cinema-inspired effect in Lightroom. The cinematic style works well with a… -
My Personal Advices To Any Newcomer in Photography
Photography has evolved in a magnificent way, giving almost anybody access to it, but there’s a special minority inside that huge pot… -
Enhancing A Concept Through White Balance in Lightroom
Photography has been accepted as the practice of recording light, whether it fits in utilitarian or artistic purposes. Basically, photography is painting…