See What’s NEW in the May 2024 Adobe Lightroom Release

I’m happy to share the news about today’s Adobe Photography Release (May 2024). There are updates across the Lightroom Ecosystem, including Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, Lightroom on Mobile, and Lightroom on Web.

Today, we are introducing a groundbreaking feature in Lightroom-Generative Remove, powered by Firefly. This innovative tool allows you to effortlessly eliminate distractions from your photos with a single brush stroke, all without the need to switch to Photoshop.

We’ve also improved Lens Blur (which was in Early Access), making it easier than ever to control the depth of field in your photos with professional results.

Easily remove distractions with Generative Remove (early access)

Available on Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, Lightroom for mobile (iOS & Android), Lightroom for web, and Adobe Camera Raw

With Generative Remove, powered by Firefly, you can easily remove unwanted objects and distractions, even on complex backgrounds, in just a few simple steps.

March 7, 2024March 7, 2024

NEW Adobe Express Mobile (Beta) is Here and it’s FREE!

I create social posts and videos several times a week to share with my community. Most of the time, I need to create that content while I’m on the go and in the moment, which means that I want to do it on my phone. Last year, Adobe completely revamped Adobe Express on the web with a modern interface that offered several new features. However, the mobile app was still based on the old platform.

That all changes today!

Here’s a walk-through of the new beta

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024

Check Out My New Adobe Express Class

I just wanted to take a moment to give you a heads-up that I just released my latest class: “How to Get Started with Adobe Express – 10 Things Beginners Want to Know How To Do.” This free class is complete with chapters for the 10 Things so that you can quickly get to things you want anytime. It’s FREE (just like Adobe Express) so enjoy!

With Adobe Express, it’s easier than ever to make flyers, social posts, TikToks, Reels, and more. Enjoy premium features like quickly removing backgrounds and resizing designs. Create easier with generative AI tools.

October 10, 2023October 23, 2023

New Lightroom and Lightroom Classic Features Released at Adobe MAX 2023

Hey everyone, I wanted to share some news many of you have been anticipating and waiting for. Today, Tuesday, October 10, at Adobe MAX in LA, Adobe has released new versions of Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, Lightroom on Mobile, and Lightroom on Web.

Here are the highlights and main new features:

Local Storage in Lightroom

Available on Lightroom only

This is a major change for Lightroom that many users have asked for. With Local Storage, you now have the choice to store and work on your images and videos in Lightroom’s cloud, OR now you can choose to work locally. Working locally means clicking on the Local tab and immediately accessing your local drives and network storage. You can click on any folder to see its images and videos. You can click on any locally stored photo or video and immediately start editing it without first adding it to Lightroom or syncing it to the cloud. The Local tab is essentially a file browser. If at any time you decide to sync your photo/video to the cloud to back it up and have it available on all your devices, you can click the Copy to Cloud button. The photos/videos will still be stored locally in your folders, but a copy with the edits will be synced to the Cloud. You’ll have the option to continue working locally and sync any future edits that you make.

HDR Optimization

September 13, 2023October 23, 2023

Adobe Releases Firefly and Photoshop Generative Fill Out of Beta

Hey everyone, Terry from Adobe here. I wanted to share some news many of you have been anticipating and asking about. Adobe has released Adobe Firefly and Generative Fill/Expand in Photoshop. These technologies are no longer in beta and ready for commercial use.

As of today’s Photoshop release, you can use Generative Fill and Generative Expand in the release version of Photoshop and no longer need to use Photoshop Beta. The Photoshop you know and love just got (Firefly) wings. Generative AI powered by Adobe Firefly is now in Photoshop, so you can use generative AI in a tool you already know. We also released Generative Recolor in Adobe Illustrator today.

A few key points:

May 23, 2023May 22, 2023

The Most Significant Update to Photoshop in 20 Years

Fasten your seatbelts, Adobe Photoshop enthusiasts! Ever since we embraced the Creative Cloud subscription model in 2013 – yes, a thrilling decade has flown by – Adobe has been faithfully delivering updates, making your Photoshop experience smoother and more efficient. However, brace yourselves, because today’s update is a game-changer, ready to send shockwaves through your digital design journey. This is not just an update – it’s a jaw-dropping revolution!

Introducing Generative Fill

In March this year, Adobe released a public beta of its generative AI technology called Firefly. You can check out Firefly at firefly.adobe.com (there is a waitlist to get access to the site and we’re working hard to clear the backlog as soon as possible). While the website is fun to play on and allows you to generate images via any text prompt that you can dream up, bringing that technology into Photoshop takes Photoshop to the next level.

July 26, 2021July 25, 2021

It was 25 years ago today that I joined Adobe

It was 25 Years ago today that I joined Adobe. I prepared a visual look back at my journey here:

Join me for a live interview and celebration Monday, July 26 at 2PM ET:

May 4, 2021May 3, 2021

My Live Streaming Studio Setup – 2021

As we look to the end of the pandemic I’m happy with the prospect of traveling again for business and pleasure. However, live streaming will still be a big part of my day job. I live stream multiple times per week as part of my job at Adobe. I stream live Adobe tutorials regularly to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Behance as well. Since this is what I do for a living I’m always looking to improve my production values.

I have been tweaking my dedicated live streaming studio since 2016. Being a photographer I’ve set up a few photography studios and no matter how you equip your studio you can always find more gear that you want and ways to improve it. I’ve been building out this live streaming studio since May 2016. I have everything I “need” to do my streams, but I’m always looking out for ways to improve upon what I have or make it easier to do my streams.

As with a photography studio, your streaming setup can be very basic or very elaborate

Continue reading “My Live Streaming Studio Setup – 2021”

March 23, 2021March 22, 2021

March 2021 Updates for Photographers and Photoshop Users

It’s been a busy month and I couldn’t let it end without sharing some updates to some of my favorite applications and technologies.

Adobe Camera Raw 13.2

The first update is to Adobe Camera Raw (13.2). Adobe Camera Raw is the technology accessed from either Photoshop or Adobe Bridge to allow you to process your raw images (and JPGs) non-destructively. Normally it would be just support for new cameras and lenses, but this time there’s more. Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) has gained a great new feature called “Super Resolution” that allows you to double the resolution of your photo without losing quality. Also for people shooting in Raw on the iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max will be happy to see the new “Apple ProRAW” Profile.

Check out these features here:

What’s New in Lightroom Classic and Lightroom?

There were a few minor, but important updates to both Lightroom Classic and Lightroom.

March 11, 2020March 7, 2020

My NEW Photography Master Class is off to a GREAT Start

First off I want to thank you all for the overwhelming support of my NEW Photography Master Class on Fridays. The viewership has been amazing and I’m really enjoying the dialog. I’m excited to have a dedicated timeslot to talk about all things photography.

The first five episodes are available for replay

Here’s a playlist that you can subscribe to watch the first 5 episodes and all new episodes going forward. Click the Playlist button in the upper right corner to jump to a specific episode.

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