Post-production

Story of an Image – Tian An 1000 Trees by Heatherwick Studio

Story of an Image – Tian An 1000 Trees by Heatherwick Studio

by Justin Szeremeta
This edition of Story of an Image keeps us here in Shanghai and takes a look at a building that people seem to either love or hate:  Tian An 1000 Trees designed by London-based Heatherwick Studio.  This is the story of an image that was actually taken while on assignment to film the project. 
The Magic of Lightroom Export Presets

The Magic of Lightroom Export Presets

by Kyrre Sundal
I have recently discovered the power of Lightroom export presets, and wanted to be sure to share them with you! It is an easy way to export images for various usages, and sizes in almost one click. I personally have made three presets that I use all the time: Web, Instagram, and Print.
Lights On or Off? The Dilemma Continues

Lights On or Off? The Dilemma Continues

by Matthew Anderson
Hatfields VS McCoys. Jets VS Sharks. Scorpion VS Sub-Zero. Lights on VS Light off in your architectural photos. Will these differences ever be resolved?! In this video, I do a quick breakdown of how different lighting setups affect the editing process and the final image.
An Unconventional but Fast Method for Color Correction

An Unconventional but Fast Method for Color Correction

by Rob van Esch
I don’t know how you balance the colors in your images, but here is one thing that I can guess – You are correcting colors differently than I am, and you are doing it differently than you were five years ago in your own workflow. There are so many tools in Photoshop that keep changing and evolving to help you achieve the right color balance in your images.
Capture One’s Newest Release Brings Long Awaited Features

Capture One’s Newest Release Brings Long Awaited Features

by Ramon Portelli
Capture One has just released the latest iteration of its popular tethering and editing software, Capture One 22. The new release sports some long-awaited new features including: Panorama stitchingHDR mergeImproved performance, especially on Windows PCsAI-driven auto rotateWireless tethering for Canon cameras This latter feature is sure to interest anyone using Capture One as their tethering app of choice.
Removing Objects From Complex Backgrounds

Removing Objects From Complex Backgrounds

by Rob van Esch
As architectural photographers, we regularly have to deal with removing unwanted objects from an image. Over the course of time, and after building your own experience, you probably have found a few favorite ways to do so. I personally am endlessly searching for ways to improve my post-production workflow, especially because Photoshop’s instruments are always improving.
Adobe Updated Lightroom With New, Powerful, Masking Features

Adobe Updated Lightroom With New, Powerful, Masking Features

by Kyrre Sundal
Adobe has updated Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, and ACR to be able to work with masks! Maybe this will reduce the number of times you have to switch over to Photoshop? The Masking panel is all new and introduces the ability to auto-select subjects and sky.
3 Steps for Bright & Clean White Walls

3 Steps for Bright & Clean White Walls

by Matthew Anderson
Every now and then I receive a DM or YouTube comment asking about aspects of my personal editing process. The questions tend to be all over the place, but a common one I’ve received multiple times is “how do you get your white walls to look clean and bright?”.There
The Story of an Image – Foxconn Shanghai Headquarters by KRIS YAO | ARTECH

The Story of an Image – Foxconn Shanghai Headquarters by KRIS YAO | ARTECH

by Justin Szeremeta
This latest edition of Story of an Image brings us back to Shanghai as we take a look at an image from a commissioned shoot of Foxconn’s Headquarters building designed by KRIS YAO | ARTECH.  The spotlighted image ended up being the final piece of a puzzle to placing the building in its context for the viewer. 
Customizing the New TK8 Plugin and Your Photoshop Workspace

Customizing the New TK8 Plugin and Your Photoshop Workspace

by Rob van Esch
Just after my last post about painting with contrast with the TK7 panel was published, the panel was updated and changed to the new TK8 luminosity masking plugin. There are many new features such as edge masks, color-grading, watermarking, expanded web-sharpening, selection editing, gradient effects, sketching actions, a smart object indicator, and much more. 
Luminosity Blending With Blend-If Sliders

Luminosity Blending With Blend-If Sliders

by Ramon Portelli
Like I’m sure most of us do, I use luminosity masks constantly in my retouching process – both through manual selections and plugins like Raya Pro, Lumezia, and so on. However, another way of selectively blending layers based on luminosity which I’ve been using more often is by using blend-if sliders.
Painting With Contrast? Give It A Try

Painting With Contrast? Give It A Try

by Rob van Esch
As mentioned earlier on this site, I am a huge fan of the TK7 panel for luminosity masking, developed by Tony Kuyper. I owe my high-speed workflow to this panel in Photoshop. I really wouldn’t know what to do without it (by the way: there are also other panels that can be used properly, but TK7 is my personal favorite).
Learn to Clean Up Pavement in Photoshop With Alex Nye

Learn to Clean Up Pavement in Photoshop With Alex Nye

by Lexi Taciak
You might remember Alex Nye from his stellar commended entry in Architizer’s photo challenge, or the videos on Instagram of him climbing precarious objects to get incredible perspectives of what he is shooting. Today Alex is back with another gem for the architectural photography community.
The Simple Way I Deal with Sun Flare Using Canon’s 17mm Tilt-Shift Lens

The Simple Way I Deal with Sun Flare Using Canon’s 17mm Tilt-Shift Lens

by Justin Szeremeta
There’s a reason Canon’s 17mm TS-E tilt-shift lens has a dedicated spot in so many of our bags.  When space is limited, it can be a lifesaver for us architectural photographers.  Whether it’s photographing a bathroom in a tight space, or a high-rise building in a dense urban city center, this lens has proven invaluable to me on many occasions. 
Editing a Photo in Under 2 Minutes using Capture One’s Magic Brush

Editing a Photo in Under 2 Minutes using Capture One’s Magic Brush

by Dane Alonso
One of the most overlooked features of RAW processing software is the ability to create masks based on color values. Lightroom has recently introduced Range Masks, a feature that I constantly use on my edits. As a response, Capture One has come up with a new feature in the latest software update: the Magic Brush.
The Story of an Image – GMP’s Bund SOHO

The Story of an Image – GMP’s Bund SOHO

by Justin Szeremeta
This edition of Story of an Image is not necessarily a showcase of how you should go about creating a beautiful image, but rather an exercise in being resourceful if you ever find yourself unprepared and without the proper tools.  This is the story of a somewhat random outing in Shanghai which led to the creation of one of my favorite images I have ever taken. 
Working With a Retoucher – An Overview

Working With a Retoucher – An Overview

by Ramon Portelli
Lurking in the shadows of the photography world, retouchers are the hidden muscle behind so much imagery produced nowadays. Hiring a retoucher is ultimately a personal choice. It’s an approach that many photographers take, but just like outsourcing any part of your business, there are pros and cons.
PiXimperfect’s Take on Luminosity Masking With Lumenzia

PiXimperfect’s Take on Luminosity Masking With Lumenzia

by Dane Alonso
When it comes to Photoshop tutorials and luminosity masking software I have two clear favorites: Unmesh Dinda and Lumenzia. It was a no-brainer to share this PiXimperfect video featuring an extensive review of Lumenzia.Unmesh’s teachings are extensive and clear.
An Intro To My Workflow With The Amazingly Powerful Luminosity Masks

An Intro To My Workflow With The Amazingly Powerful Luminosity Masks

by Rob van Esch
I really don’t know how I could do my post-processing job without luminosity masking. When I mentioned this in my article The Architectural Photographer’s Digital Toolbox, many asked me to show my workflow with luminosity masking. While it is impossible to sum up in one single article, because I really use this tool for everything, I can make a start and give you a look into my process!
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