I went for a nice weekend drive to take some photos of a Morris Mini 1100 in beautiful British Racing Green, and ended up creating a preset that I used for the entire set of images from the day. So I thought why not make it available for free to anyone that takes the time to visit my blog. Hope you like it!

The tone curve in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop is a powerful tool for adjusting the brightness and contrast of an image. Unlike basic exposure adjustments, the tone curve allows for precise control over specific tonal ranges, from shadows to highlights. By manipulating the curve, you can enhance details, deepen shadows, and brighten highlights, giving your photos a professional and polished look. The tone curve is highly customizable, making it ideal for photographers who want to fine-tune their images and achieve a specific aesthetic.

Presets and LUTs are both used to achieve a desired look in photo and video editing. However, presets are pre-made settings that can be adjusted to fit your specific needs, while LUTs are advanced mathematical formulas that precisely map colors and are often used by professional colorists to match the look of different cameras and footage. Presets are more versatile and customizable, while LUTs are more specific and precise in their application.

Just starting out in photography? Don’t know what to buy first with your limited budget? Well, here are my top 5 picks for gear that beginners can benefit from to help kick-start their photography journey without spending their budget on items that aren’t necessary especially when starting out.

Have you ever watched a movie or TV show and been captivated by the stunning colors and cinematic look? You may be surprised to learn that one of the secrets behind these visuals is a powerful tool called LUTs.