Photoshop How To

There are a variety of reasons that some photographers are moving on from Adobe, and today we're looking at a few alternatives that are worthy of your consideration. Perhaps Lightroom and Photoshop are too complicated for your needs, or you're unhappy with paying the "Adobe tax" every month or the premium overall cost.

An overriding concern when editing photos is the necessity of employing the right tools and adjustments that result in a realistic look, because taking a heavy-handed approach or employing incorrect techniques can actually make our originals look worse. In other words, you're just wasting your time.

White balance can make or break a photo because this important attribute enables you to imbue a scene with a variety of feelings and moods. Do things right and you'll have broad control over a variety of appealing effects. The problem is that an incorrect approach may result in photos that appear unrealistic or totally fake.

The typical goal of most landscape photographers is to capture an image with a broad range of tonal values, with properly exposed highlights, dramatic shadows, and everything in between. This tutorial from the PHLOG Photography You channel demonstrates a different style that will really make your images stand out from the crowd.

Sunrise and sunsets have held immense significance across all cultures since the dawn of time, so it's not surprising that we as photographers are drawn to the symbolism of these beginnings and endings. There are several challenges to overcome to faithfully capture Golden Hour in the camera, and you'll learn how to solve them in the 12-minute video below from one of our favorite instructors.

This quick post-processing tutorial demonstrates a quick and effective method for adding impact to lackluster landscape images that appear dull and washed out. The technique is particularly effective for rehabilitating high-key photos intended to convey an ethereal effect.

Adobe has added a "tiny" new feature to Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) that can make a "huge" difference in every image you edit. Best yet, it only takes five minutes to explain in today's tutorial from an expert at Photoshop Café.