Installing & Using *xmp Presets in Lightroom & Camera RAW

*.xmp files are files that include adjustments for your photos that can be used in Lightroom as well as Camera RAW – both are programmes from Adobe used to view and edit RAW files. The Camera RAW programme is also a filter in Photoshop, so you can also use these types of presets there. Scroll […]

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Photomanips for Beginners pt2 – Photomanipulation Software

Now that we have established what a photomanipulation is (or can be at least), we are going to go into the details of how you can create your own manips. Basically, there are two things you will need: the right software and photos to play with. Today, let’s talk about software. Let’s first talk about […]

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Non-Destructive Editing in Photoshop

Photoshop has a great arsenal of tools that let you work non-destructively. Let’s take a look at three of the most important options. 1. Layer & Vector Masks Have you ever cut something out using the earaser only to find out later (when your undos are no longer available) that you cut too much? Use […]

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