Aurora HDR 2017 Pre-Orders and Preview!
Today I share several more screenshots of the new and exciting Aurora 2017 from Macphun. I show you some new tools as well as some existing tools that have been enhanced. Dive in and explore all the good stuff that is coming from Macphun! Oh, and get your pre-order in now!
Announcing my free, comprehensive Aurora HDR Tutorial
I have created what I believe to be the most comprehensive Aurora HDR tutorial on the web. I spent weeks writing it up and I include many tips and tricks that I have learned through hard-won experience. Dive in and see for yourself!
Editing your fireworks photos in Aurora HDR
Today I share a video that demonstrates how I edit fireworks photos using Aurora HDR. Sure, Aurora is called an "HDR" product but it's fabulous for single long exposures, too!
Catch my Aurora HDR webinars!
I am hosting a series of webinars with Macphun, showing how I use Aurora HDR to process my images. Click in for details and I hope to see you there!
Making the photograph - new on YouTube!
Today I announce a new series on my YouTube channel called "Making the photograph", wherein I walk through the edit process of a photo and share all my tips while I work. It's fun! This post is the text version of that first video - have a look and let me know if you have any questions!
Create dramatic waterfalls in Aurora HDR Pro
Today I am going to walk you through my step-by-step process for creating this dramatic, almost moody waterfall image. I use Aurora HDR Pro as well as Snapheal - both from Macphun - and show you the exact methods I use to stack presets to achieve the finished product. Dive in!
Replace a sky in Aurora HDR Pro
Today I share a tutorial on using Aurora HDR Pro to replace a boring sky with a much more interesting and dramatic one. It's something people have done in Photoshop for years, but did you know you can do it in Aurora HDR? You can, and it's quick and easy. Follow along!
Selective color in Aurora HDR Pro
As you know from previous posts here, I am absolutely LOVING Aurora HDR Pro. Each time I sit down and edit images, I am coming up with new and interesting things to try out with Aurora. Today, I explore using selective colorization techniques to create new and exciting end results. Dive in and enjoy!
Stacking presets in Aurora HDR Pro
Today I take a photo from Copenhagen and walk you through my workflow for creating this HDR. I use Aurora HDR Pro and create several layers in order to apply presets and selectively target them to specific parts of the photo. It may sound complicated, but it's easy! Join the fun!
Split toning in Lightroom
I have been mentioning split toning in Lightroom here on the blog quite a bit lately, and it's because I have been really loving working with it and getting more comfortable with it. Now I am finally ready to share my thoughts and experiences with it. So today you get a mini tutorial on using Lightroom's wonderful split toning feature. I hope this helps, and don't hesitate to ask me any questions!