Camera Raw

Raw Editing Fundamentals: Why You Should Start in Camera Raw
Photo Editing

Raw Editing Fundamentals: Why You Should Start in Camera Raw

Raw Editing Fundamentals: Why You Should Start in Camera Raw When I first switched from shooting JPEG to RAW, I thought I was just getting bigger files. I was wrong. What I actually gained was complete creative control over my images before they ever entered Photoshop. If you’re skipping the raw editing stage, you’re leaving significant quality and flexibility on the table. Let me walk you through why raw editing matters and how to do it right.

How to Create a Photoshop Composite: Cowboy Portrait Step-by-Step
Compositing

How to Create a Photoshop Composite: Cowboy Portrait Step-by-Step

In this tutorial, I’m going to walk you through the complete process of creating a photo composite in Photoshop — taking a studio-shot cowboy portrait and placing him into a dramatic western landscape. We’ll cover everything from selection to Camera RAW editing to final light matching. You can download the source files here to follow along. Step 1: Setting Up Your Files Start by downloading the tutorial files. You’ll get two images: the cowboy portrait shot on a gray studio background, and a western landscape with a windmill.