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Lightroom Classic Lens Blur cheat sheet

Cheat sheet: Lightroom Classic's Lens Blur tool and how it works

By Rod Lawton published

Cheat sheet Can you really simulate bokeh effects digitally? Lightroom's Lens Blur tool is about as good as it gets right now

Cheat sheet
Aperture of f/4.8 meant very little depth of field

This stunning abstract photography trick uses a secret ingredient that's hiding in your childhood toy box

By Wendy Evans published

HOW TO Don't lose your marbles! Discover how to create an abstract macro shot with nothing more than a few glass balls and colored paper

HOW TO
Neewer ZPRO

Why a speedlite like the Neewer Z2PRO should be in every wedding photographer’s camera bag

By Mike Harris published

Sponsored by Neewer

The speedlite is still the undisputed king of wedding photography because it offers an unrivalled blend of portability and versatility, making it the ultimate lighting solution for blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments on the big day

Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM lens on wall with greenery behind

I don’t care that this Canon super-wide prime is so expensive – I think it’s an unbeatable lens for big landscape photography

By Peter Travers published

HOW TO The prince of primes: Why you should consider a very wide-angle lens like Canon's RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM

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Shallow depth of field dandelion flowers

Five times cheaper than the alternative, this new super-fast Canon lens opens up a new world for my creative photography

By Peter Travers published

HOW TO The magic f/1.2 aperture has never been more affordable thanks to this fast prime lens, giving you creative freedom to play with shallow depth-of-field techniques

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Neewer Q120 strobe light

Power and portability: Why pint-sized strobes like Neewer Q120 beat continuous lighting for outdoor photography

By Mike Harris published

Sponsored by Neewer

Photographers still rely on strobe lights for outdoor use, despite the continuous boom. Small strobes like the Neewer Q120 deliver a highly versatile middle ground between raw power, portability and budget

Lightroom Classic Color Grading cheat sheet

Stop guessing with Lightroom Classic color wheels and master cinematic style with this color grading cheat sheet!

By Rod Lawton published

Cheat Sheet Lightroom's Color Grading tools are a great way to add a vintage or cinematic look to your photos

Cheat Sheet
Close-up lifestyle image of laptop running Affinity Photo 2, with hands on the keyboard next to cup of coffee, plant, phone, and jar of sugar

The best photo editing software in 2026: retouch, fix and enhance your images

By Mike Harris last updated

BUYING GUIDE This is the best photo editing software for improving your images and feeding your creativity

BUYING GUIDE
Lightroom Classic's Distraction Removal tools

Cheat sheet: Lightroom Classic's Distraction Removal tools at a glance

By Rod Lawton published

Cheat sheet Lightroom Classic can now automate three common retouching scenarios with AI and just a single click

Cheat sheet
Lightroom Classic masking tools

Cheat sheet: Lightroom Classic's masking tools explained

By Rod Lawton published

Cheat sheet Want to master masking? You can use Lightroom's masks on their own or combine them in clever ways with sub-masks

Cheat sheet
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