Nicole S. Young
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Portland, OR, United States
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What is the Quick Collection in Lightroom Classic?
The Quick Collection is a place for you to add photos that you need to grab from more than one folder in your Lightroom Classic catalog. → Read More
How to invert and duplicate masks in Lightroom Classic
With the June 2022 update to Adobe Lightroom Classic, you can invert your mask by selecting an option in the mask menu. → Read More
Adding fireworks using Photoshop
It's nearing Independence Day! Learn how to add fireworks in Photoshop when you can't photograph the "real thing". → Read More
Customize the workspace and panels in Lightroom Classic
Did you know that you can easily change the look of Lightroom Classic by customizing which panels are visible? This video shows you how! → Read More
My dirty photography secrets
Read all about the "dirty photography secrets" that I keep as a full-time photographer and educator (such as, I rarely shoot in manual mode!) → Read More
Creating dark backgrounds for outdoor flower photography
Flower photography can be a fun way to create art for your walls, or simply to enjoy the act of creating beautiful photographs. → Read More
How to straighten your horizons in Lightroom
Use these methods in Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Lightroom Classic to help straighten your landscape photos. → Read More
Bee photography: Tips and tricks
Bees are remarkable creatures and are a joy to photograph. With a little patience and setup, you can have fun with bee photography, too. → Read More
Focal length and distortion
The focal length you choose will have an effect on the distortion of your image. See how different focal lengths effect the outcome. → Read More
Creating luminosity masks in Photoshop
Luminosity masks are a great way to bring detail out in your photo. Learn how to create them in Photoshop to improve your landscape photos. → Read More
Automatic selections in Photoshop CC
Photoshop has numerous automatic selections and some of them are easier than you think! Learn how to create simple automatic selections. → Read More
Creating liquid for water drop photography
Learn how to create the liquid for waterdrop photography so that you can create unique and impressive water droplets. → Read More
Behind the Scenes: Pasta on a Fork
When photographing pasta or food in general, adding a utensil in the scene can imply the action of someone getting ready to eat the food. → Read More
Product photography with window light
Window light is an easy and affordable option for creating product photos. We may not always have access to lighting we need. → Read More
What is "depth of field" in photography?
Depth of field is an important concept to understand in photography that describes how much of your image is in focus. → Read More
The downside to catalogs in digital asset managers
Digital asset managers can be a great move to help organize your image library, but make sure you don't succumb to some of their downsides. → Read More
A simple trick to create a starburst effect in your photos
Creating effects in-camera — such as a starburst effect — is always a lot more fun and authentic than adding them using post-processing. → Read More
Understanding the Curves adjustment
Knowing how to use the Curves adjustment will give you a lot of control over editing the brightness and contrast in your photographs. → Read More
What is a digital asset manager and why do I need one?
A digital asset manager (DAM) is a great way for photographers to organize, view, and ultimately go on to edit their photos. → Read More
Five photography mistakes to avoid
When learning a new craft, mistakes are how you learn. But sometimes it’s nice to have insight on these photography mistakes to avoid. → Read More