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Getting Started with Adobe Lightroom

Getting Started with Adobe Lightroom

Last week I introduced a new series on the blog geared toward learning Lightroom. There are many bloggers out there sharing insights on how to take professional photos, but editing photos can be just as important as capturing photos. While I’m no expert at either of the above, I do know Adobe Creative Suite well, so I’m teaching you the ins and outs of Lightroom over the next several Thursdays! In case you missed it, you can view the last Lightroom post here.

This week I’m giving you a look into the Lightroom workspace. While this may not be as exciting as learning how to develop and edit your images, knowing the workspace well allows you to optimize your workflow and work efficiently in the software; it lays a foundation that we’ll build upon in the coming weeks. 

How to Edit Photos Like a Pro

How to Edit Photos Like a Pro

The design of your website and the quality of your photography can make all the difference in a first impression of your blog or business. Think about your favorite blogs and brands for a moment; what is it about their websites and social media accounts that make them stand out and appear professional? Usually it’s in their design and photography, which is becoming increasingly important in today’s visual society. If you want to be taken seriously and be seen as a professional, design and photography can go a long way.

I’ve made an effort to help creative entrepreneurs and bloggers with design through offering the Adobe Illustrator e-course, but photography is another key aspect to the visual appearance of a brand. 

How I Create Graphics for My Blog & Business

How I Create Graphics for My Blog & Business

I'm frequently asked how I create graphics for my blog posts, design printables and planners for the Library, and come up with colorful buttons to my sidebar. I'll let you in on a little secret: I design them all through software programs included in my Adobe Creative Cloud subscription. Although I've been taught how to use these programs and I've had years of practice, I believe that learning and working with programs like Photoshop and Illustrator puts business owners and bloggers at a huge advantage. So what exactly is Adobe Creative Cloud and why is it important? I'm giving you all the details in today's post.