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Seeing Light in a Whole New Way: Lightroom’s HDR Editing
Seeing Light in a Whole New Way: Lightroom’s HDR Editing

Seeing my images on a true HDR display with Lightroom’s HDR editing has completely changed how light and detail come alive—highlights, shadows, and tonal depth finally match what my eyes saw in the moment. Color or black and white, this workflow makes on-screen editing feel like discovering details I didn’t know I’d been missing.

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LightroomScott DavenportNovember 12, 2025HDRComment
Easily Shape Light In Luminar Neo With The Light Depth Tool
Easily Shape Light In Luminar Neo With The Light Depth Tool

Luminar Neo’s new Light Depth tool puts AI-powered depth masks and intuitive sliders in your hands, making it easier than ever to create realistic dimension, mood, and focus in your landscapes.

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Luminar NeoScott DavenportNovember 10, 2025TutorialComment
Lightroom Trick - Use Global Sliders to Find Your Local Edits
Lightroom Trick - Use Global Sliders to Find Your Local Edits

Stop guessing where to mask in Lightroom. In this video, I use global sliders like Texture, Clarity, and Dehaze to reveal where the image wants to be edited—then reset them and start the real work with precision.

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LightroomScott DavenportNovember 8, 2025Tutorial, MaskingComment
Master Color Contrast in Your Landscapes With The Variance Slider
Master Color Contrast in Your Landscapes With The Variance Slider

The new Variance slider in Lightroom Classic gives you precision control over how far your color edits reach. In my latest video, I show how to use it to shape color contrast in your landscapes with a controlled, refined touch.

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LightroomScott DavenportNovember 4, 2025TutorialComment
Lightroom’s Dust Removal - Fast, Smart, and Almost Perfect
Lightroom’s Dust Removal - Fast, Smart, and Almost Perfect

Lightroom’s new Dust Distraction Removal does a great job cleaning up sensor spots automatically — but it’s not foolproof. In my latest tutorial, I show how to use it effectively and make sure every last blemish is gone.

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LightroomScott DavenportNovember 3, 2025TutorialComment
My Go-To Technique For Perfect Light Control In Lightroom
My Go-To Technique For Perfect Light Control In Lightroom

Dodging and burning gets a major boost when you combine a brush with a luminosity mask. Learn how I uses this precision technique.

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LightroomScott DavenportOctober 24, 2025Tutorial, MaskingComment
The Intersect Masking Mode Explained - ON1 Photo RAW 2026
The Intersect Masking Mode Explained - ON1 Photo RAW 2026

The new Intersect mode in ON1 Photo RAW 2026 makes it simple to craft precise, detailed masks in seconds. Learn how to combine multiple selections to isolate exactly where your adjustments apply — with total control and minimal effort.

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ON1Scott DavenportOctober 21, 2025Tutorial, Masking, Masking Mini-SeriesComment
Next-Level Masking in ON1 Photo RAW 2026
Next-Level Masking in ON1 Photo RAW 2026

ON1 Photo RAW 2026 takes masking to the next level with the all-new Mask Layers. Learn how to combine, refine, and control each mask component independently for precise, creative adjustments in your landscapes.

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ON1Scott DavenportOctober 21, 2025Tutorial, Masking, Masking Mini-SeriesComment
The Motion Filter - ON1 Photo RAW 2026
The Motion Filter - ON1 Photo RAW 2026

Add energy and flow to your photos with the new Motion filter in ON1 Photo RAW 2026. With Pan, Zoom, and Twist modes, you can simulate dynamic camera movements and blend motion beautifully into your still images — all with precise control over what stays sharp and what moves.

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ON1Scott DavenportOctober 8, 2025Tutorial, Filter School, Photo RAWComment
Standard vs High Quality in ON1 Resize 2026
Standard vs High Quality in ON1 Resize 2026

ON1 added a new High Quality mode to Resize 2026, and I wanted to see how much of a difference it really makes. I ran it against the Standard mode on several images—and the results were eye-opening.

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ON1Scott DavenportOctober 3, 2025Tutorial, Photo RAW, ResizeComment
The Split Field Filter - ON1 Photo RAW 2026
The Split Field Filter - ON1 Photo RAW 2026

ON1 Photo RAW 2026 adds a Split Field filter that mimics the classic split-diopter look without relying on layers. In this tutorial, I walk through the controls and show how it performs on different types of landscape scenes so you know when — and how — to use it effectively.

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ON1Scott DavenportOctober 1, 2025Tutorial, Filter School, Effects, Photo RAW Comments
Understand Your Histogram For Better Photo Edits
Understand Your Histogram For Better Photo Edits

The histogram isn’t just a technical chart—it’s a storyteller’s map. When you understand how each slider connects to specific tonal regions, you gain precise control over light and mood in your photos.

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LightroomScott DavenportSeptember 27, 2025TutorialComment
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Scott Davenport is a landscape photographer and photo educator and based in San Diego, California. He leads photo workshops, writes photo books, hosts podcasts, makes tutorial videos, and feels weird referring to himself in the 3rd person.

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