Take your images from drab to fab quickly in Luminar Neo. A few deft changes and some AI (artificial intelligence) enhancements and you’re good to go in mere minutes. 27 more words Dramatic portraits made easy with Luminar Neo — Photofocus
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How to use Dodge & Burn on a portrait in Luminar Neo — Photofocus
In this in-depth look at the Dodge & Burn in Luminar Neo, I am going to show you not only how to Dodge & Burn generally on an image, but also how to use specific adjustments to make the most of your portraits. 13 more words How to use Dodge & Burn on a portrait in…
Read MoreHow I got the shot: Working with gels — Photofocus
Lately, I have been having so much fun creating portraits using colored gels. It really doesn’t matter if you use strobes, speedlights or continuous lights, gels can add a totally new element to your work. 21 more words How I got the shot: Working with gels — Photofocus
Read MoreHow to remove flyaway hairs in Luminar Neo — Photofocus
It doesn’t seem to matter how good the hair and makeup artist is — there always seem to be a few of those pesky flyaways and stray hairs. 28 more words How to remove flyaway hairs in Luminar Neo — Photofocus
Read MoreHow I got the shot: Coffee — Photofocus
Creating captivating still-life and or product images in the studio doesn’t have to be challenging. Going back to basics and keeping things simple can make your job a lot easier. 26 more words How I got the shot: Coffee — Photofocus
Read MoreEnhancing eyes with Luminar Neo — Photofocus
Making eyes pop in Luminar Neo has never been easier, with a few sliders and the artificial intelligence (AI) now available with FaceAI. Set your basics Once you’ve opened your image in Luminar, edit as you wish, a great place to start is creating your own Presets for a cohesive look across an entire folder.… Enhancing…
Read MoreCreating painterly portraits in Photoshop — Photofocus
Looking for some creative projects? How about creating painterly portraits in Photoshop? People, animals and landscapes can be transformed into works of art by using the Mixer Brush. 28 more words Creating painterly portraits in Photoshop — Photofocus
Read MorePut down the camera and immerse yourself in art and culture — Photofocus
As a photographer, I rarely leave the house on an outing without taking the camera. It’s in my nature to want to capture everything. But sometimes, we get so caught up in the capturing that we lose sight of living in the moment, enjoying the experience we ventured to see. 6 more words Put down the…
Read MoreAn in-depth look at Luminar Neo’s new HDR Merge — Photofocus
I’m a big fan of bracketing and merging into a single HDR image. It’s great for having images with amazing detail, as well as recovering highlights and shadows. 28 more words An in-depth look at Luminar Neo’s new HDR Merge — Photofocus
Read MoreCreating stunning food photography in natural window light — Photofocus
Stunning food photography in natural window light is not as difficult as you might think. It is a quick and cost-effective way to capture gorgeous food images. 29 more words Creating stunning food photography in natural window light — Photofocus
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Julie Powell - Photographer & Graphic Artist 