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How to Use the Rule of Thirds for Powerful Designs & Photos

Updated on: August 1, 2023 by Louise Myers 4 Comments

Using the Rule of Thirds?

Diving into the world of photography and design can seem daunting, especially when you’re bombarded with terms like “rule of thirds.”

But hang tight, because it will be a game-changer – once you uncover its secrets.

Imagine your designs transformed, your photos more balanced, and your posts visually compelling, all thanks to understanding and applying this simple yet powerful principle.

So, ready to immerse yourself? Let’s decode the rule of thirds together!

Rule of thirds example: It makes images more compelling by drawing attention to the most important points.

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How to Crop in Lightroom: Free Tutorials for Perfect Photos

Updated on: August 15, 2021 by Louise Myers 6 Comments

Adobe Lightroom Free Tutorial 3: Intermediate Photo Editing

Want to know how to crop in Lightroom?

It’s rare to get perfect photos straight out of the camera. That’s where these Adobe Lightroom free tutorials come in!

Here, you’ll learn to use the intermediate photo editing tools:

  • How to Crop in Lightroom
  • How to Reduce Noise
  • How to Use Tone Curve in Lightroom
  • How to Add Grain to a Photo
  • How to Sharpen in Lightroom
  • How to Add Vignette
  • How to Use HSL in Lightroom
  • Color tab
  • B&W tab
  • Lens Corrections

Read them all, or click a link to jump to a specific section.

Let’s go!

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Here’s How to Use Pixlr E to Edit Photos Free

Updated on: July 23, 2021 by Louise Myers 24 Comments

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Wondering how to use Pixlr to edit photos?

There’s no shortage of photo editing apps.

There are dedicated ones like Adobe Lightroom, and design tools like PicMonkey or Canva that include some photo editing features.

Pixlr is actually two different photo editing apps that allow you to edit your photos in a professional way.

For free!

Let’s look at the difference between the apps, and how the free version can help you make your photos look perfect.

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How to Fix Underexposed Photos: Fast and Free to Pro Level

Updated on: July 22, 2021 by Louise Myers 3 Comments

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Wish you knew how to fix underexposed photos?

It happens to everyone at some point.

You take that perfect photo, then move on to the next thing without checking to see how it came out.

When you open it later, you realize it’s way too dark or underexposed.

This might seem like the end of the story, but it doesn’t have to be. Because there are ways to fix underexposed photos!

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Adobe Lightroom Tutorial 5: How To Use Presets

Updated on: April 19, 2021 by Louise Myers 8 Comments

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Need an Adobe Lightroom tutorial on how to use presets?

You’re in luck! You’ve found part 5 in our series of free lessons in Lightroom.

Here you’ll learn:

  • What is a Preset
  • How to Use Presets
  • How to Find and Install New Presets
  • How to Create Your Own Preset

At the end of this article, you’ll find links to the other Adobe Lightroom tutorials in this series, so you can further your knowledge.

Enjoy! All are compliments of Udemy‘s expert Lightroom instructor Phil Ebiner, and just updated by my Lightroom expert Angela in April 2021.Continue Reading

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