Light, it has been said, has four major characteristics: quality, quantity, color and direction. No matter what exposure mode you select with your DSLR or mirrorless camera, seeing how the light in a scene affects its overall impact is the key to mastering the art of proper exposure.

So far, I have resisted buying into Adobe’s subscription service for Photoshop but I recognize that active pros need to have the latest tools. All the Photoshop tips and tools you see on this blog were made using Photoshop CS6.