LR Classic 15.4 – JK

Julieanne Kost talks about Adobe’s Lightroom Classic 15.4 update that introduces a suite of AI-driven enhancements designed to streamline photographic workflows and improve editing precision. She highlights key elements in the release, discussing refined masking capabilities and assisted culling tools that use intelligent scoring to evaluate subject focus and facial expressions. The software now includes a robust duplicate detection[…]

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Comparative Analysis 5 Applications

This post outlines a comparative analysis by Anthony Morganti, demonstrating his photo editing workflow across five distinct software applications – Lightroom Classic, Luminar Neo, ON1 Photo RAW, PhotoLab 9, and Radiant Photo 2 to highlight their unique strengths and user interfaces. Each section details specific techniques for tonal adjustments, AI-assisted masking, and local enhancements while[…]

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Darktable Or Lightroom ?

Professional Power Without the Paywall With the direction that Adobe Lightroom is travelling in, many users are looking for an alternative. This is to introduce you to Darktable, a comprehensive open-source alternative to Adobe Lightroom. Darktable is a robust, full-featured project that rivals and often surpasses Adobe Lightroom in its depth of lighting[…]

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Adobe update Lightroom Classic to v15.3

Adobe’s update to Lightroom Classic version 15.3 introduces significant enhancements centered on Firefly AI integration and improved workflow efficiency. More on Firefly here from Julieanne Kost of Adobe. Lightroom Classic has officially shed its “slider-only” skin, becoming a cloud-connected AI powerhouse. In version 15.3, your creative vision is no longer tethered to a progress[…]

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LR Classic – Multiple masks in 1 click – JK

https://youtu.be/tVCV0VmoZnw Julieanne Kost uses custom Lightroom Classic presets to speed up photo editing by automating complex masking tasks using presets for masking. Rather than manually selecting individual elements, these tools allow photographers to generate sets of masks for landscape and portrait photography with a single click. She explains the technical process of importing the files and[…]

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Get the Best Edit Possible in Lightroom – AM

https://youtu.be/w3vXcbLvjMw This video summary outlines professional Lightroom Classic techniques shared by Anthony Morganti to improve photographic post-processing workflows. Anthony describes methods for refining tonal range, such as using shortcut keys to prevent highlight clipping and shadow crushing. It highlights a clever strategy for history panel management, allowing photographers to set specific edit milestones as baseline comparison points.[…]

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Recent Lightroom Updates -MK

https://youtu.be/9aeuYeFtO-w Recent Adobe Lightroom updates have introduced generative AI features powered by Firefly, allowing users to create video or edit images through a web-based interface. While Lightroom Classic received minor performance boosts for assisted culling and new support for WEBP files, the cloud-based version added a generative upscale tool utilising Topaz technology. This upscaling feature requires Adobe credits, leading to criticisms regarding[…]

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Noise Reduction Shootout – AR

https://youtu.be/pIxhslvb9lM This source provides a comprehensive technical evaluation of five leading AI noise reduction applications, OWNED by Anthony, to determine which software best balances image clarity with detail retention. Anthony systematically tests DxO PureRAW 5, Adobe Lightroom, On1 Photo RAW, Topaz Labs Photo Studio, and Luminar Neo using a high-ISO Nikon RAW file. Through[…]

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 AI status icon in LR Classic

https://youtu.be/OZ4BSDXrRH8 In her tutorial, Julieanne Kost introduces the AI status icon in Lightroom Classic, a feature designed to alert photographers when edits are applied in a suboptimal sequence. To avoid the time-consuming process of manually updating calculations, she recommends a specific workflow order starting with Denoise, followed by distraction removal and Generative AI tools. This structured approach ensures that[…]

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Assisted Culling & Auto Stacking in LR Classic – JK

https://youtu.be/F5yy-XpLXOs Summary Julianne Kost introduces the new early access features in Lightroom Classic: assisted calling and auto stacking, designed to enhance productivity during photo import and organization. Assisted culling uses AI models to analyze portraits, automatically filtering images based on criteria like subject sharpness and eye focus. Users can adjust[…]

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Lightroom Top 10 New Features (Oct 2025 Update) – MK

https://youtu.be/Ccvwvj-BdSk Summary The video discusses the latest features introduced in Adobe Lightroom (desktop version, not Lightroom Classic) as part of the Adobe Max conference updates. The presenter highlights around ten new or improved functionalities designed to enhance photo editing efficiency and creativity. Key features include the new variance slider for[…]

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New Features in LR Classic (v15) – JK

https://youtu.be/dKXqg50v1sA Summary Julian Kost presents 15 new features in Lightroom Classic that enhance photo editing efficiency and quality. Key additions include automatic dust removal, improved reflection removal, and enhanced object detection that now includes shadows and reflections. New color adjustment tools, such as the point color variance slider, allow for[…]

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Making Good Light Even Better – MK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W73MmLTuJlw Summary In this tutorial, Matt K provides a detailed walkthrough on how to use Lightroom Classic’s masking tools to enhance and direct viewer attention in landscape photography emphasizing the importance of editing to highlight what drew the photographer’s eye when taking the shot, compensating for the camera’s inability to[…]

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Fine Art Noir B&W Editing – AM

https://youtu.be/YUoWbQ0oVyw In this detailed tutorial, Anthony Morganti demonstrates how to achieve a classic noir “Ripley” look on photographs, inspired by the black-and-white aesthetic of the Netflix series Ripley. The series is known for its high-contrast, low-key lighting, with predominant dark areas punctuated by strategic splashes of light that highlight the subject.[…]

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Access a Feature in LR that isn’t in LR AM

Adobe Lightroom comes in several versions, each with its unique features and capabilities. AnthonyMorganti breaks down the differences between Lightroom Classic, Lightroom (desktop), mobile,and web versions, highlighting exclusive features like Quick Actions available only on mobile andweb platforms. To access these features from Lightroom Classic, Anthony demonstrates a seamless syncingprocess.[…]

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