If you’ve been here a while, you’ll know that I am a HUGE Lightroom fan. Not only it is a fantastic photo editor, but it saves me so much time each week! I want YOU to love Lightroom too, so that’s why in this week’s post, I’m going to go over 5 Lightroom tricks and tools that are worth their vir
16 incredible hidden Lightroom tricks and hidden features. Take your photo editing to the next level by learning these Lightroom Tricks and adding them to your photography editing workflow. Use these hidden secrets, hacks and features to maximize your Lightroom Editing Techniques.
Useful photography techniques and tutorials to help you capture moments vividly — for your design, interfaces or your artwork.
16 incredible hidden Lightroom tricks and hidden features. Take your photo editing to the next level by learning these Lightroom Tricks and adding them to your photography editing workflow. Use these hidden secrets, hacks and features to maximize your Lightroom Editing Techniques.
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Getting beautiful images for for golden hour is one part shooting and another editing. This guide is dedicated to editing golden hour photos.
When it comes to a seam that conceals all raw edges, French seam and Hong Kong seam finish seem to be first that come to people’s mind. But I think the flat felled seam deserves equal accolade. Flat felled seam is, well, flat. Unlike French seam and Hong Kong seam, there is nothing that sticks […]
Photographer Ben Willmore explains how to use Photoshop adjustments to easily edit and enhance your RAW files.
When I first opened Lightroom, I was completely overwhelmed by all the sliders, modules, functions and everything else it has to offer. But Lightroom is a powerful piece of software when it comes to editing
Inside: The Lightroom spot removal tool is your secret weapon to easily remove distractions and instantly make your images look more professional. Video tutorial included! This post may contain aff…
Mastering the basics of photography and building up a foundation of knowledge will change the way you take your photos. In this #backtobasics series I want to establish the fundamental principles and then build on this base level knowledge so we all can take better pictures. If you missed What is
Learn how to crochet with this complete guide for absolute beginners. Helpful step-by-step tutorial teaches basic techniques and easy stitches. Start today!
Keep your images crisp and sharp in Lightroom. This tutorial tells you everything you need to know for sharpening your photos.
In this video tutorial, I'll walk you through the process of installing and using Lightroom Presets and Adjustment Brushes.
Next up in the Tips + Tricks series is the easy roll hem. I usually get at least one request for a tutorial every time I post a photo of a rolled hem so I thought I should get on this one. I learned this technique from one of our seamstresses at work, Jurata, when she couldn’t believe that I didn’t learn how to do the regular roll hem technique in school. This is the slightly cheater method that she taught me in order to get me used to making them for the non-cheater technique she later showed me. I’ll do another Tips + Tricks for the regular roll hem later, don’t worry. STEP 1. Take the fabric you are roll hemming and stitch around the hem 1/8” shy of the seam allowance. If you have a 1/2” seam allowance you are going to stitch at 3/8”, if you have a 5/8” seam allowance you are going to stitch at 1/2”. STEP 2. Head over to your iron and press the seam allowance up along the stitching line, making sure that the line of stitching rolls to the top with the seam allowance. This will ensure that the line of stitching won’t show on the underside of your garments. Let me also explain why we have stitched and pressed along that stitching line rather than just measuring up 3/8” and pressing. Generally speaking you are going to get a much more even seam allowance with this stitched line than pressing the seam allowance up with a ruler and it will also be at least twice as fast. The other advantage is that if you are doing curves, the fabric will naturally want to turn up along the stitching line creating a smooth curve whereas without it you will generally have small points where the fabric wanted to press straight because of the grain and excess fabric. Also after you get the hang of it you can eliminate this step and just roll the fabric over at your machine while you sew. STEP 3. Stitch the turned edge down getting as close to the edge of the hem as possible. Here I am stitching it at 1/16” which also happens to be right on top of the stitching you turned under. STEP 4. Trim the excess seam allowance off as close to the stitching as you can. I like to cut across the back of my hand while I am holding the piece. Unfortunately I couldn’t do that while taking a photo, not enough arms. STEP 5. Head back over to the ironing board, fold the seam allowance over and press. Again you can eliminate this step when you are feeling more comfortable and just turn while stitching. STEP 6. Again stitch the turned edge down stitching along the center of the folded edge. Usually you can just follow along the stitching line that already exists and should be about 1/16” from the edge. And that’s it, you’re done! Now you’ve got a super awesome roll hem and it’s really very easy despite my over explaining in so many steps. Hope this comes in handy, and once you’re a pro at this you’ll be ready for the next step, regular roll hems. As usual if you have any questions let me know!
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How to tie a knot in thread using a quilters knot video tutorial and photo tutorial! (Hi! Want more sewing how to tutorials just like this? Then don’t forget to check out my other sewing how to tutorials or my free easy sewing projects!) This tutorial will be showing you how to tie a knot […]
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Street photography: Getting the perfect shot In street photography, there are many factors to consider when you're capturing a scene. When I first started out, oftentimes I would catch my best shots out of pure luck. But looking back I realize it has more to do with timing than luck. There's a lot
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23 iPhone photography tips you need to know! Take your photos to the next level and learn how to make the most out of iPhone phot...
Learn how to photograph humpback whales with this tutorial and guide. Ideal camera settings, behaviours, and other tricks to increase your chances.
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