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Masking is one of the most powerful tools in any photo editing workflow. Whether you’re using Lightroom, Photoshop, or another editing app, masks let you apply changes selectively—so you’re not affecting the whole image when you only want to target one part. Also keep in mind that this in-depth guide on Understanding Masking in Photo […]
Scott Kelby, the author of many digital photography books says, “If your photos aren’t sharp then the rest doesn’t matter.” Key to any image is its sharpness, and in order to get those photos pin sharp you need to follow some basic guidelines. There’s nothing worse than looking at a portrait photo and seeing that […]
I think we can all agree that our goal is to make our photos as perfect as possible. Some of that process occurs within the camera. However, in the era of digital photography, we are given far greater tools to work with than our previous brethren had with just film. The key to perfection is […]
Shooting in RAW gives you the most control in post-processing—but it also often means dealing with aggressive noise, especially in low-light or high-ISO situations. That’s where Photo AI’s RAW Denoise models come in. It is currently $30 off if you try it on any of your photos. Built specifically for RAW Bayer sensor data, these […]
Metering modes are an often-overlooked camera setting that determine how the camera measures the amount of light in a scene and sets the exposure. The three most common metering modes are evaluative, center-weighted, and spot metering. Let’s take a closer look at each one. Today’s lesson is based on one of the Fundamental Camera Cheat […]
The art of photography has been inseparable from the techniques employed in editing and post-production. Among these, masking stands out as an invaluable tool that has allowed photographers to perfect their images, manipulate backgrounds, and create composite pictures with intricate detail. But masking in photo editing isn’t something that came about overnight; it has a […]
Old family photos, scanned film, or even shots from dusty camera gear often come with visible imperfections—scratches, dust spots, and surface damage that distract from the image itself. With Photo AI 4’s brand-new Dust & Scratch tool, you can now restore these photos quickly and accurately using AI—without losing the original character of the image. […]
Historically, one of the greatest challenges in Milky Way photography was in how to showcase the landscape, but also have the Milky Way properly exposed in the same image. But, the game has very recently changed my friends, and hallelujah! For those of you who do not have experience shooting the Milky Way, when you […]
Achieving perfect photography requires more than just in-camera skills in today’s environment. Yes, even the professionals now rely on post-production skills to PERFECT their images. One of the most important photo editing skills to learn is called “Masking” and this in-depth guide is here to help photographers master it. “This is THE no.1 editing skill […]
Even the best photographers occasionally miss focus. Whether it’s a quick candid, a long exposure with motion blur, or a slightly soft portrait, blurry photos can be frustrating—especially when they capture important or once-in-a-lifetime moments. That’s where Super Focus v2 in Topaz Photo AI comes in. It is currently $30 off if you try it […]
