Photo Editing Advice

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.

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.

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.

Why Your Lightroom Colours Look Wrong Even When Exposure Is Fine

By |2026-01-31T13:39:21+13:00January 30th, 2026|Categories: Ligthroom Editing, Photography|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Your exposure can be perfect and your colours still look wrong. Here’s why Lightroom colours feel off and how to fix them without over editing.

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.

5 Sunset Tips to Help You Get Magic Photos with Limited Gear

By |2025-08-30T16:47:23+13:00September 1st, 2021|Categories: Tips & Advice|Tags: , , , , , , |

Whenever you are faced with the opportunity of getting a beautiful sunset, don't think you can't take a shot. Make do with what you have on hand and improvise.

5 Tips for Great Photos at The Golden Hour

By |2025-08-30T16:47:44+13:00September 1st, 2021|Categories: Tips & Advice|Tags: , , , , , , |

Ask any photographer what time of the day is the best time to shoot and you will get a response of 'the golden hour'.

The Power of Editing & What You Can Achieve

By |2025-08-30T16:48:57+13:00September 1st, 2021|Categories: Tips & Advice|Tags: , , , , , , |

Why settle for a 'nice' or adequate photo when you can get a stunning shot with a little editing. When I say á little editing' it can be very quick and produce a great result.

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