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How to Use the Tone Curve as an Advanced Dust Correction Technique in Lightroom 4 – From the Lightroom 4 A to Z Workshop on DVD
In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how to use the Tone Curve Panel to create a Tone Curve in Lightroom 4 to be specifically used for removing dust specks in images. The Dust Correction Tone Curve allows us to more dust specks that are normally hard to miss.
Examples of How to Make Basic Dust Correction with the Spot Removal Tool in Lightroom 4 – From the Lightroom 4 A to Z Workshop on DVD
In this tutorial, we will use the Healing Brush from the Spot Removal Tool to edit out dust specks in our images. Bigger strands and oddly-shaped specks will need to be fixed in Adobe Photoshop as we cannot change the shape of the Spot Removal Tool in Lightroom 4.
An Example of How to Make Major Crops to Images in Lightroom 4 – From the Lightroom 4 A to Z Workshop on DVD
In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how to make a major crop to change the composition of an image. Once we apply a major crop, it is important to make some detail enhancements to the image to make up for the loss of resolution.
Don’t Throw Away that Image! How to Save and Edit an Imperfect Capture
Sometimes we get an image that has great content but is techinically imperfect. Rather than throwing away a misfocused image for example, we can show you how to save and improve that image.
Examples of How to Make Minor Crops to Images in Lightroom 4 – From the Lightroom 4 A to Z Workshop on DVD
The Cropping Tool is useful for straightening and cropping images in Lightroom 4. In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how to use the Cropping Tool to make minor crops to our images.
Soft Proofing: A New Feature in the Develop Module Toolbar in Lightroom 4 – From the Lightroom 4 A to Z Workshop on DVD
Soft Proofing is unique and new to Lightroom 4. In this article, we will briefly discuss the Soft Proofing option found in the Develop Module Toolbar. This option is extremely useful for those who are advanced in Color Profiling for printing.
Is the 15″ Macbook Pro Retina the Ultimate Photographer’s Laptop?
Is the 15″ Macbook Pro Retina the Ultimate Photographer’s Laptop? For many photographers, it may the ultimate laptop. We have reasons why it’s really good and why it’s not so good.
Behind the Scenes With Aaron Nace on Creative Live
Yesterday, SLR Lounge had the opportunity to go behind the scenes during day 1 of creativeLIVE’s Compositing 101 course with award-winning photographer Aaron Nace.
Submit Your Newborn Raw Photos – Win Presets, DVDs and FAME!
We need your help! Submit your best newborn raw photos to help us develop the best newborn photography presets and resources.
Talking to High-End Retoucher Pratik Naik Part 1 – SLR Lounge Interview Series
High-end retoucher Pratik Naik of SolsticeRetouch.com is arguably one of the best in the business. His retouched images with Lara Jade, Joey L, and Jeff Tse have graced the pages of Elle. Vogue, and Marie Claire. Find out in part 1 of the SLR Lounge on how he got started in retouching.
Radio vs Infrared Flash Trigger – Ask SLR Lounge Season 1 Ep 4
When it comes to controlling your flash wirelessly, there are two ways to do it: One is by infrared and the other by radio. Both have strengths and weaknesses and in this article we will give you a brief overview.
The Develop Module Menu System in Lightroom 4: 2 Tips if You Forget Shortcuts – From the Lightroom 4 A to Z Workshop on DVD
Have you ever forgotten the keyboard shortcut in Lightroom 4? This article discusses 2 ways to reference keyboard shortcuts via the Develop Module Menu System.

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