Editing for Photographers

Why Your Batch Edits in Lightroom Keep Falling Apart (And How to Fix It)

By |2026-02-13T22:01:23+13:00February 13th, 2026|Categories: Ligthroom Editing|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Batch editing in Lightroom can create inconsistent colours and exposure if done incorrectly. Here is a simple workflow to keep your edits cohesive and professional.

Why Your Photos Look “Over Edited” Even When You Didn’t Do Much

By |2026-02-11T10:25:51+13:00February 11th, 2026|Categories: Ligthroom Editing|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Over edited photos often come from small adjustments stacking up, not extreme sliders. Here’s why edits drift and how to keep your photos looking natural.

The Lightroom Setting That Makes Your Photos Look Soft and Lifeless

By |2026-02-09T10:33:54+13:00February 5th, 2026|Categories: Ligthroom Editing, Photography|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

If your photos feel soft or lifeless after editing, one Lightroom slider is often to blame. Here’s how clarity affects contrast and how to use it properly.

A Simple Lightroom Editing Order That Instantly Improves Your Results

By |2026-02-09T10:28:18+13:00February 3rd, 2026|Categories: Ligthroom Editing, Photography|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Editing feels easier when there’s a clear order. This simple Lightroom editing workflow helps improve consistency, colour, and confidence without over processing.

The Real Reason Your Lightroom Presets Never Look the Same Twice

By |2026-02-02T23:46:21+13:00February 2nd, 2026|Categories: Ligthroom Editing, Photography|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Lightroom presets often look inconsistent, even on similar photos. Here’s the real reason presets behave unpredictably and how to prepare your images so presets work the way they’re meant to.

Stop Using Auto: The Lightroom Habit That Creates Inconsistent Edits

By |2026-02-01T21:41:12+13:00February 1st, 2026|Categories: Ligthroom Editing, Photography|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Auto feels like a shortcut in Lightroom, but it often creates inconsistent edits. Here’s why relying on Auto undermines colour and workflow consistency.

The One Lightroom Slider That Quietly Ruins Your Colours

By |2026-01-31T13:17:27+13:00January 31st, 2026|Categories: Ligthroom Editing, Photography|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

If your photos look over edited, one Lightroom slider is often to blame. Here’s why the saturation slider ruins colours and what to do instead.

Why Your Lightroom Edits Look Too Dark (And How to Fix Them Without Guessing)

By |2026-01-31T13:55:10+13:00January 29th, 2026|Categories: Ligthroom Editing, Photography|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

If your Lightroom edits always look too dark, the issue may not be exposure at all. This beginner-friendly guide explains why it happens and how to fix it cleanly.

6 Proven Ways to Boost your Motivation

By |2025-08-30T16:44:58+13:00September 1st, 2021|Categories: Motivational|Tags: , , , , , , |

How do we maintain motivation to keep us focused and aiming towards our goals or dreams? You know what you want but you have to figure out a way to get there.

Tips to Help You Take Stunning Landscape Photos

By |2025-08-30T16:45:19+13:00September 1st, 2021|Categories: Tips & Advice|Tags: , , , , , , |

Hundreds of limestone boulders are what will greet you when you arrive at Castle Hill which is located State Highway 73 and between Darfield and Arthur's Pass

West Coast Wanderlust

By |2025-08-30T16:46:48+13:00September 1st, 2021|Categories: Tips & Advice|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

The West Coast has so much to offer, rugged coastline, crashing waves, small towns and beautiful scenery. When I travel I tend to take my SONY A6000.

A Beginner’s Photography Guide to Taking Industrial Port Photos

By |2025-08-30T16:46:21+13:00September 1st, 2021|Categories: Tips & Advice|Tags: , , , , , , |

Industrial areas are interesting places to create amazing photography. Ports, factories, coal yards and manufacturing plants are the best places to visit when you want to take industrial shots.

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