Should You Shoot in RAW + JPEG? Before I discuss the best ways to handle RAW+JPEG files in Lightroom, let's go over some RAW+JPEG basics. All cameras come with the ability to shoot and store a RAW file AND a JPEG fil...

RAW vs JPEG A common question that many photographers have is "what is the difference between shooting RAW and shooting JPEG". It's a common misconception that the only benefit of shooting RAW is the ability to "resc...

Light and airy images are a lovely image style that is VERY popular right now!  If this style is one you love, then the following tips will help you create a beautiful light and airy image in the simplest way possibl...

BEST SPRING LIGHTROOM PRESETS: ENCHANTED GARDEN COLLECTION  We are so excited to share our Enchanted Garden Spring Preset Collection with you! These presets have become a favorite here in our community! We've even i...

Editing with the Light and Airy Millennium Preset Collection Hello, PRETTIES! We've got something fresh and new that we would like to share with you today! Our brand new Pretty Presets Light & Airy Millennium C...

We waited what seemed like forever to get the ability to use presets in Lightroom Mobile. And we had to wait even longer to give you the ability to use Lightroom presets in the free version of Lightroom Mobile! With ...

Newborn photography is more popular than ever and is one of the more challenging types of photo sessions for photographers to pose, shoot AND edit. But it can also be one of the most rewarding! I used to struggle wit...

There’s a lot to be said about the natural beauty of backlighting. The drama of a backlit image can add an extra level of depth that make the shot interesting, unique and capture the attention of the viewer. So, how ...

Best Family Photos - Pretty Presets Photo Challenge We are so excited to share these beautiful family photos with you from our PRETTY photo community. This was such a fun challenge and we loved hearing more about you...

Image File Types As a photographer and a user of both Lightroom and Photoshop, I see quite a range of photo file types - from our original RAW files, to TIFF, JPEG and PNG.  If you are wondering about the characteris...

How to Organize Your Lightroom Presets I recently revised the way I organize my Lightroom presets.  And when I say recently, I mean yesterday.  As I was organizing mine, I thought I would share some tips for organizi...

Why You Should Network With Other Photographers I have a lot of friends who are photographers. It hasn't always been this way, though - I only had one or two photographer friends before I got into photography myself,...

A simple, black and white photo is timeless, and an art-form all its own. Here are a few tips and techniques for taking black and white photos, as well as some of the reasons why black and white photos remain a stapl...

Finding Your Photography Style I have loved photography for many years, and even before I started taking photos of my own, I had an appreciation for what was, in my opinion, great photography. When I first started ou...

I love a good black and white photo! And the last couple of months I have been in a black and white mood. Nice black and white photographs are fun and easy to make in Lightroom. I'll share with you how I change an im...

How to Pose Teens and Tweens for Photos I am so excited to share today’s Posing Tips with you. Teens and older kids are so much fun to photograph. First, they love to have their photo taken. And yet, at the same time...

While many of us love shooting in the soft light of late afternoon (and early morning!) we may sometimes find ourselves having to shoot in harsh sunlight conditions. If you find yourself in a situation with less than...

How to Pose Kids for Photos I love photographing kids. They are generally happy, playful, and ready to be photographed. Many times, however, they need a little warming up to begin with. Take time with them and get to...

Spot Metering for Better Exposure Have you ever been in a situation where you are surrounded by uneven, harsh, dark, bright, and just overall inconsistent light? I’m sure you have, as this type of situation is all-to...

Planning a styled shoot with other local businesses or vendors is a great way to express your creativity, network with other business owners, get some recognition for your own business, and practice your photography ...

For the most part, clean, tack sharp focused shots are what we all strive for, but in some cases, creative focus including out of focus and selective focus shots can add an entirely new dynamic to your photos. Here a...