If you’re shooting in RAW, Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) is where your editing journey should begin. It’s the best place to fix exposure, enhance color, and recover detail before moving back to Photoshop for more creative work.
This shot had potential—soft fog, dramatic turbines, and a fading sunset—but it needed careful editing to balance the mood. Here’s how I teased out the magic without losing the atmosphere.
Continue reading From Foggy to Ethereal: Editing a Moody Wind Turbine Sunset in Lightroom
A streamlined import and editing workflow keeps your photos organized and your edits non-destructive. Here’s my step-by-step process for bringing images into Lightroom and prepping them for Photoshop—perfect for single shots or large batches.
While this RAW file initially looked flat and cold, I saw potential to transform it into a warm winter-to-spring transition scene. My goals? Lift the snow’s subtle textures, reveal hidden details in the trees, and maintain that magical seasonal ‘in-between’ glow—where last winter’s chill gently gives way to spring’s warmth. Here’s my step-by-step edit to achieve that balance.
Continue reading From Haze to Highlight: My Winter Landscape Workflow
Shutter and Saddle 