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Adobe Camera Raw v16.3 —Generative Remove and Content Credentials (Early Access) and Lens Blur

I’m excited to announce several new features and enhancements in Adobe Camera Raw including Generative Remove (Early Access), enhancements to Lens Blur, and support for Content Credentials (Early Access). 

Adding Arrowheads to Lines in Photoshop (beta) 

You can now add and edit arrowheads after using the Line tool in Photoshop (beta). With the layer(s) selected, use the Properties panel (not the Options bar) to add and/or update the arrowheads on an existing line. 

Adobe Photoshop (beta) April Update — Now with Firefly Image 3 Model

Be sure to check out the magic that the Firefly Image 3 Model brings to Generative AI in Photoshop including the new Generate Image feature as well as updates to Generative Expand, Generative Fill, and Remove Background!

On-Canvas Previews for Adobe Fonts in Photoshop Beta

You can now use the new Font Browser in Photoshop Beta to preview over 25,000 Adobe fonts on-canvas, in real-time — even if the font isn’t installed locally!

Snap Happy — Kimberley Flower Shoot

n this video produced by Tim Robinson and Snap Happy: the Photography Show, I discover some lovely flowers on our trip across the Kimberley. We’ll capture some images and then I’ll share some tips for editing the images in Adobe Lightroom Classic.

Preview Layer Bounds in Photoshop Beta

In this video, Julieanne Kost walks through several options in Photoshop Beta that can help visualize layer bounds and preview layer edges, quickly select layers within groups, and transform the contents of a layer.

Join Julieanne Kost and World Photo Adventures in Death Valley and the Southwest United States in 2024!

Last year I had the extreme pleasure of exploring Australia with World Photo Adventures and I’m excited to announce that I will be joining them again as a special guest in two of my favorite locations in the United States — Death Valley and the Deserts and Canyons of the American Southwest!

Snap Happy — Lamington National Park Rainforest

Join me for a trek through the rainforest at Lamington National Park to capture some creative macro imagery with Tim Robbins and Snap Happy: the Photography Show. Plus, I’ll share some of my favorite tips for editing these images in Adobe Lightroom Classic.

Snap Happy — Kimberley Aerial Photography

Join me in this video produced by Tim Robbins and Snap Happy: the Photography Show, for a flight over waterways and mangroves in The Kimberley in Australia. After the flight I share some tips in Adobe Lightroom Classic to help improve our post production workflow.

Lightroom Classic (v13) Tips, Shortcuts, and Quick Reference Guide

I’ve updated my Lightroom Classic (v13) Tips, Shortcuts, and Quick Reference Guide!
Use this link to download 36 pages of my favorite tips, tricks and keyboard shortcuts for Lightroom Classic. I’ve tried to be as concise as possible in the PDF so if you want/need additional information, be sure to use the search icon on my blog to find related content about a specific topic (a more in-depth explanation, illustrations, or even a video).

Find Your Photos Faster in Lightroom Classic (v)13.2

This update introduces additional organizational enhancements including new options for Smart Collections, Metadata filters, and Sort criteria.  

The New Adjustment Brush Tool in Photoshop (Beta)

In this video, I’ll demonstrate how to use the new Adjustment Brush tool in Photoshop Beta.

Quickly Remove Distracting Elements Using Generative Fill in Photoshop

In the video below, I demonstrate how I use the Object Selection tool, Generative Fill, and Camera Raw as a smart filter to remove distracting areas in the background in order to place more emphasis on the subject.

Quickly Master Photoshop 2024 with My Essential Training Course!

’m excited to announce that my Photoshop 2024 Essential Training course is now available on LinkedIn Learning!

Whether you’re pursuing a career in design or photography or simply want to elevate your image-making skills, this course has been hand-crafted to help you become more efficient and reach your creative vision in Photoshop faster than ever before.