So, you purchased your first Lightroom preset collection. You faithfully follow all the instructions and get the preset collection to show in the Presets panel. However, no matter what you do, you can't get the indiv...

Enjoy the replay of our webinar "Fixing Problem Images in Lightroom".  Here are some additional blog posts we think you'll enjoy. 1. Syncing Edits on Multiple Images in Lightroom 2. Exporting Images for Print, Web...

The Secrets to Sharper Pictures Getting a sharp (seriously in-focus) picture is not as easy as pressing the shutter button. There are several things that you need to do ahead of time, or be aware of while you are sh...

I'm so excited to share more from Anna Gay, the woman behind so many of our blog posts and tutorials, today on Pretty Presets.  Anna is such a talented writer and photographer.  I am very grateful for the opportunity...

Looking for some inspiration?  Enjoy these photography inspirational posters!  Special thanks to Rissa from Riss Design for designing them for our page.  Check back often as we update this blog post with more.   ...

The goal behind Pretty Presets is to give you a place where you can learn, be inspired, save time and be encouraged.  So, I thought it might be fun to grab some of the most encouraging lines out of interviews and blo...

When did you decided to pursue photography? I was an avid scrapbooker four years ago. I have always been on the crafty side, and creating anything was always an exciting concept for me. So, my husband, being the smar...

We are excited to welcome Caryanne Deanna to the Pretty Actions blog today. Take a moment to learn more about her and visit her pages to check out her work. Thank you Caryanne for taking the time to share your talent ...

When it comes to organizing your files on your computer and in Lightroom, there is no set standard, and everyone has their own way of doing things that works for them, and their way of organizing is usually a combina...

I love Pinterest. It has replaced nighttime reading. I know, so sad. When I’m ready for bed, I fluff up all 6 pillows (one should be propped up properly for pinning fun), get under the covers and grab the Ipad. I go ...

I know you love freebies just as much as I do!  So, I thought it would be fun to put them all in one place for you. Included in this list are freebies that can be used in Lightroom, photoshop and others that can be p...

I remember very clearly when I decided to become a photographer.  I had been working as an aide at my children’s school and due to the state’s budget, cuts were being made.  All aides were being laid off.  I had been...

We put together our favorite posts from our site and others into one easy blog post for you.  Plus, we've included some fun downloads of templates, ebooks and lessons!  We hope this will encourage you as you work thr...

This one hour webinar will help you get comfortable with editing in Lightroom by teaching you necessary and time-saving techniques. During the webinar we will cover: Global and local editing in the Develop module Ma...

by guest contributor Gage Blake Photography  When most people think about having wedding pictures they most likely think traditional wedding pictures they have seen before. “Family pictures and standard poses”. Those ...

Social Media School  Thank you for being a part of our community.  I hope you enjoy our new Social Media School download. This eBook will encourage you as you use social media to expand your business. And, it's FREE!...

I’ve had something on my mind lately about some of my photography/being self-employed experiences, and I wanted to share them with our readers here, because I feel like my situation, at its core, is not uncommon, and...

Have you ever wondered how to make a diptych in Lightroom? Not only is it possible, it is simple, though not completely obvious, seeing as how it is in the Print module, not Develop. Here’s how: Once you have your tw...

I thought this might be a fun download for many of you!  If you know someone who can use them then please share this page with them, too.  Thanks for being here and have fun delegating. :)  You can click here to do...