About Pixology Magazine

Pixology is a monthly digital magazine featuring in-depth articles on a wide range of topics of interest to photographers. Pixology magazine contains no advertising--just great articles related to photography, workflow, organization, software tools, image optimization, gear, and more.

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Here is a summary of some of the articles from recent issues:

  • Gain insights into the use of blend modes in Photoshop for adjustments and creative effects. (May 2023)
  • Learn how you can solve a common perspective problem with remarkable ease. (May 2023)
  • Get tips for metering off a small area of a scene with spot metering. (May 2023)
  • Learn about the different ways you can explore different versions of a single photo in Lightroom Classic. (May 2023)
  • Get the story of needing to get my feet wet in order to get good light, and the surprise photo that was found in the process. (May 2023)
  • Learn to leverage the power of targeted adjustments in Adobe Camera Raw for Photoshop. (April 2023)
  • See how to simulate the appearance of a printed photo on your monitor display in Lightroom Classic.  (April 2023)
  • Get tips for fun techniques for blur effects in photography.  (April 2023)
  • Go beyond folders by leveraging collections in Lightroom Classic. (April 2023)
  • Get the story behind a situation that demonstrated that sometimes the best photo is in a direction you forgot to look. (April 2023)
  • Get tips on the benefits of defining star ratings for your photos in a way other than the "obvious" approach. (March 2023)
  • Learn about process versions in Camera Raw and Lightroom Classic, and how to ensure you have access to the latest adjustment features for your photos. (March 2023)
  • Learn what a working space color profile is, and how to make sure you're using the right one for optimizing your photos. (March 2023)
  • See how you can compare photos quickly using the helpful survey and compare view options in Lightroom Classic. (March 2023)
  • Tips from a local in the Palouse helped me find a canola field with unique terrain, which led to an interesting photo. (March 2023)
  • Import photos automatically into Lightroom Classic from a "watched folder" (February 2023)
  • Create the unique effect of a Lensbaby lens in Photoshop (February 2023)
  • Learn to create a synchronized backup copy of your photos with GoodSync (February 2023)
  • Get tips for upgrading to greater storage capacity for your photos using Lightroom Classic (February 2023)
  • The story behind a photo of an unexpected waterfall when a road trip was diverted by weather (February 2023)
  • Resolutions for better organizing your photos in the New Year (January 2023)
  • Tips for choosing a monitor display (January 2023)
  • How to easily count subjects in photos using Photoshop (January 2023)
  • Understanding the Quick Collection in Lightroom Classic (January 2023)
  • New Features in Lightroom Classic 12 (November 2022)
  • New Features in Adobe Photoshop 2023 (November 2022)
  • How to calculate depth of field with ease (November 2022)
  • Recommendations for using date-based folders to organize photos (November 2022)
  • Hidden features in the Develop module in Lightroom Classic (December 2022)
  • Recommendations for photo-related gifts (December 2022)
  • Applying a narrow depth of field blur in Photoshop (December 2022)
  • Going beyond your comfort zone in photography (December 2022)
  • Choosing which continuous shooting speed is best for specific situations (October 2022)
  • Leveraging location information for your photos with the Map module in Lightroom Classic (October 2022)
  • Applying texture overlays to images in Photoshop (October 2022)
  • Questions to ask yourself that can help improve your photography (October 2022)
  • Creating automatic selections of objects in photos based on image analysis in Photoshop (September 2022)
  • Adding a framing effect with a vignette using Camera Raw in Photoshop or Lightroom Classic (September 2022)
  • Managing videos alongside still photos within your Lightroom Classic catalog (September 2022)
  • Assembling high dynamic range (HDR) images with Photoshop or Lightroom Classic (September 2022)
  • The story behind a photo that demonstrates how even a very small element in the frame can help support the key subject (September 2022)
  • Going beyond the standard approach to landscape photography (August 2022)
  • Streamlining smartphone photo synchronization to Lightroom Classic (August 2022)
  • Tips for choosing which focus points to activate on your camera (August 2022)
  • Exploring unique possibilities with a Neural Filter in Photoshop (August 2022)
  • The story behind a situation that shows that sometimes haze can be a surprisingly good thing in photography. (August 2022)
  • Why "chimping" is something every photographer should absolutely do (July 2022)
  • Tips for managing Develop module presets in Lightroom Classic (July 2022)
  • The importance of feathering in Photoshop, and how it should be applied (July 2022)
  • A look at the power of virtual copies in Lightroom Classic (July 2022)
  • The story behind a photo of a subject that made a surprise appearance (July 2022)
  • Understanding hyperfocal distance as it relates to depth of field in your photography (June 2022)
  • Concepts you should understand about Lightroom Classic, ideally before you start using it to manage your photos (June 2022)
  • Tips for avoiding awkward intersections in your photos (June 2022)
  • How to add a stroke border to a photo using Photoshop or Lightroom Classic (June 2022)
  • The story behind a photo captured when trying to demonstrate an issue related to lens compression (June 2022)
  • Tips for capturing great sunset photos (May 2022)
  • How to synchronize keywords across multiple Lightroom Classic catalogs (May 2022)
  • Finding and deleting duplicate photos in Lightroom Classic (May 2022)
  • Creating a cloud blur effect both in the camera and in Photoshop (May 2022)
  • The story behind a lucky photo of a lightning strike (May 2022)
  • Tips for getting meaningful critiques of your photos (April 2022)
  • Workflow for importing smartphone photos into Lightroom Classic (April 2022)
  • Ways you can speed up performance in Lightroom Classic (April 2022)
  • Creating an "Out of Bounds" effect where part of a subject seems to extend outside a photo (April 2022)
  • The story behind a photo of a barn in the Palouse that was no longer there on the next visit (April 2022)
  • Tips for doing some "spring cleaning" of outtake photos (March 2022)
  • Understanding the various types of previews in Lightroom Classic (March 2022)
  • Texture, Clarity, and Dehaze adjustments (March 2022)
  • Targeted Color in Photoshop with Hue/Saturation (March 2022)
  • A reminder about photos in your own backyard (March 2022)
  • The Camera Raw filter that just may be Photoshop's best kept secret (February 2022)
  • Filtering folders by favorite status, color labels, or text search in Lightroom Classic (February 2022)
  • Calculating the size of the sun or moon for a photo (February 2022)
  • Using a smartphone for "instant" panoramic photos (February 2022)
  • A photo experiment gets cut short (February 2022)
  • Finding inspiration in your photography (January 2022)
  • Using color labels to help organize your photos (January 2022)
  • Dodging and burning in Photoshop (January 2022)
  • Avoiding noise in your digital captures (January 2022)
  • The story behind a photo of fireworks over the harbor in Monaco.
  • Understanding XMP sidecar files (December 2021)
  • Recommendations for great photo accessories (December 2021)
  • Tips for wide-angle photography  (December 2021)
  • Details on properly backing up your Lightroom Classic catalog (December 2021)
  • The story behind a photo that turned out unexpectedly well in the Alps of Austria (December 2021)
  • New Features of the new Lightroom Classic 11 (November 2021)
  • 20 Years of the Ask Tim Grey eNewsletter (November 2021)
  • Understanding ISO (November 2021)
  • Save a Copy in Photoshop (November 2021)
  • Time Zone Corrections (November 2021)
  • Photo Story: Shadow Photo (November 2021)
  • Tips for getting better photos when panning with a moving subject (October 2021)
  • Using the powerful Curves adjustment in Photoshop to fine-tune color balance with a different adjustment in various areas of a photo based on tonal value (October 2021)
  • Updating the default adjustment settings in Lightroom Classic so you'll have better previews and an improved starting point for your photos (October 2021)
  • Making the most of the capabilities of Smart Objects in Photoshop without running in to some of the problems with this feature (October 2021)
  • The story behind a photo that required processing in order to match the mood of the experience around the photo (October 2021)
  • How to compare cameras that have sensors with different resolutions and different sizes (September 2021)
  • Using Quick Mask mode in Photoshop to refine or create selections (September 2021)
  • The safe way to move your Lightroom Classic catalog to a different storage location (September 2021)
  • A look at the pros and cons of the new Apple M1 processor being used in the latest computer models (September 2021)
  • The challenge of choosing a favorite photo from an extended trip visiting numerous locations (September 2021)
  • Rules of thumb for estimating exposure settings (August 2021)
  • Sharing photos via the synchronization of collections in Lightroom Classic (August 2021)
  • Using the Curves adjustment in Photoshop for optimizing tone for photos (August 2021)
  • Accessories for protecting your camera gear from water (August 2021)
  • The story behind a fun photo opportunity close to home (August 2021)
  • Understanding the concepts and application of noise reduction (July 2021)
  • Creating selections based on tonal ranges in Photoshop (July 2021)
  • Tips for "blue hour" photography (July 2021)
  • Using smart collections to create saved search results in Lightroom Classic (July 2021)
  • Options for creating selections automatically in Photoshop (June 2021)
  • How to use the face detection features to streamline the process of identifying the people who appear in your photos (June 2021)
  • Techniques for improving the accuracy of color at the time of capture (June 2021)
  • Tips for defining a strategy for the folder structure used to store your photos (June 2021)
  • Making sure your long exposures aren't too long, causing a loss of too much texture in the photo (May 2021)
  • Focusing your targeted adjustments based on color values, tonal values, or depth in the image using Lightroom Classic or Adobe Camera Raw (May 2021)
  • Top tips for using a "hidden" keystroke in Adobe Photoshop (May 2021)
  • Why my best photos often happen during the third (or later) visit to a location or subject (May 2021)
  • The story behind a unique view through a keyhole in Rome, Italy (May 2021)
  • Defining your strategy about whether and when to delete outtake photos (April 2021)
  • Learning about the various ways layer groups can be helpful when working with images in Photoshop (April 2021)
  • Various options for adding GPS location information to the metadata for your photos, including automatic, semi-automatic, and manual options (April 2021)
  • Methods for making your Lightroom Classic catalog available on more than one computer (April 2021)
  • Understanding how the lens aperture setting and shape impacts a starburst effect (March 2021)
  • Options that provide an alternative to the use of virtual copies in Lightroom Classic (March 2021)
  • A look at Photoshop for the Apple iPad tablet (March 2021)
  • How to use the PhotoPills app to plan a photo that includes a "supermoon" (February 2021)
  • How to create a tilt-shift blur effect in Lightroom Classic or Adobe Camera Raw (February 2021)
  • Review of a device that enables you to get online from virtually anywhere (February 2021)
  • A workflow that involves assigning red color labels to all photos (January 2021)
  • An explanation of the real cause of "Lens Compression" (January 2021)
  • Understanding settings for sharpening photos (January 2021)
  • And more!

We also provide a full list of articles in a PDF from all issues of Pixology magazine. 

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