Category Archives: Lessons in Lightroom

So which is better? Why?

Working with Jan Farn Chi – on Lightroom

From left to right. Jing-Hsung and the other photographers noticed something on the first edit. Can you see it? We’re not sure if it’s a finger print (most likely) or a glare reflected in the lens from the spotlight. Oh, well. I used Lightroom to remove (probably not the recommended PS technique!), but I was able to reduce… Read More »

Taoyuan Confucius Temple: Spot the difference

Editing a Photoshoot Shot of Olaide: Studio Shoot at Gio’s Studio, Taipei

The original shot was edited in color with minimal cropping. So I tried the first crop below (square), but feedback showed that some lines & spots were problematic. So I started spot removal on the wall as you can see. I then recropped the black & white shot with more space to the right. What do you think?

Models: I don’t shoot too often

So remember that photo we took at the Shifen Waterfall. Well, we met this charming couple who were having trouble with taking a photograph on their cellphone. I thought I’d offer to help a little. Camera & Photo Stats Now that I’ve had a chance to review my photograph, I’m pretty sure my settings were off: ISO400, 1/200s… Read More »