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Adobe is a behemoth when it comes to software for creatives, holding a major share of the market. With over 20 apps designed to do nearly anything you can dream of in the creative realm, it's a tall task to beat Adobe. 

That being said, there are numerous Lightroom/Photoshop alternatives on the market that can offer lower-cost options that differ in the features they offer. In this week's podcast, I'll tell you why I think Adobe is so hard to beat, as well as cover my favorite alternatives to the world's most popular photo and video editor.

Links from this episode:

DxO PhotoLab 8

Luminar Neo

ON1 Photo RAW 2026

CaptureOne

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Scouting, planning, and predicting are three aspects of outdoor photography that are crucial to maximizing your odds of getting portfolio-quality images next time you're out. In this week's podcast episode, photographer Kelsea Callister walks us through some of her best tips and tricks regarding weather prediction, what to think about when scouting, and more.

Links from this episode:

Kelsea's Website

Kelsea's Instagram

Kelsea's Courses

Kelsea's Film Work

Kelsea's Portrait Website

Windy.com

SunSeeker App

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If you've ever wondered how some of the best outdoor photographers can create images that look three-dimensional, this week's podcast episode is just for you! Nothing is worse than returning from a shoot and editing photos you thought were going to be amazing, just to have them not quite have the same punch they had in the field. There are a couple of key mistakes you may be making in post processing or in the field, which I'll detail in this week's podcast episode!

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Editing your night sky images can prove challenging, especially for novice editors. In this week's podcast, Chris Terstegge gives us tips, tricks, and advice to fine-tune our astrophotography edits.

Links from this episode:

Chris's Website

Chris's Instagram

Chris's Workshops

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How great would it be to spend less time editing yet achieve even better results? In this week's podcast episode, I'll walk you through some of my best tips and tricks to help you refine your workflow, create more compelling images, and do so in less time than ever before. 

Links from this episode:

Complete Photoshop Course

How I Use the Tone Curve

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Capturing epic wildlife photos takes more than just luck. Planning, preparing, and being ready at all times is crucial if you want to capture the best possible images. In this podcast episode, photographer Scott Stone shares his advice on what separates the good wildlife images from the great ones and tells us how we can maximize our odds at capturing portfolio-quality photos, even when we have limited time.

Links from this episode:

Scott's Website

Scott's Facebook

Scott's Instagram

Jackie's Instagram

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Noise is the killer of detail and something most photographers aim to avoid in their photography. In many scenarios, noise can be reduced or even eliminated in the field with the right techniques. In certain situations, noise is unavoidable, in which case you need to use post-processing techniques to harness the noise and reveal the true detail in your scene. In this week's podcast episode, we'll cover it all and help you understand exactly how noise works, how you can capture cleaner images in the field, and how to fix noise in post-processing when you can't avoid it.

Links from this episode:

Photons to Photos Noise Charts

DxO PureRAW 5

Topaz Photo AI

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Capturing great details in the night sky is easier said than done, and enhancing those astro images in post can provide even more of a challenge. In this episode, New Zealand photographer Tom Rae guides us through his process of capturing the incredible details of the night sky. In addition to how to capture more details in the field, Tom shares some of his best post-processing tips and tricks with us to help you improve your astrophotography.

Links from this episode:

Tom's Instagram

Tom's Website

Tom's Facebook

iOptron Skyguider

Diffusion Filter

LifePixel

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Growing a social media channel is tough. Oftentimes, it can seem like your posts are getting no traction, leaving you feeling helpless and disappointed. In this week's podcast episode, I'll cover 6 reasons why your social media growth is non-existent as well as how you can tackle these issues to get back on the right track. Whether you want to make photography your full-time career or you just want to share your work with more people, this episode will help you iron out any kinks on your social media page and help you achieve faster growth.

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Masking is one of Lightroom's best tools to improve your photography, as you can use it to make selective adjustments to small parts of your image. Whether you want to adjust the brightness of the subject, make the background pop, or make minor tweaks to colors, the masking tool has you covered. In this week's podcast episode, Dani Hamm teaches us how she uses masking to improve her wildlife and landscape images.

Links from this episode:

Dani's Instagram

Dani's Threads

Dani's TikTok

Dani's Print Website

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