There’s just something about a sunset, isn’t there? That golden light, the dramatic colours, the way everything slows down for just a moment. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself standing on the edge at Rex Smeal Park or strolling along a beach, phone in hand, snapping way more photos than you planned. (No regrets. Every sunset deserves its own photoshoot, right?)

Let’s be real—“professional retouching” sounds fancy, doesn’t it? Like something only full-time photographers with studio setups and high-end gear can do. But here’s the truth: with a bit of know-how and a few Lightroom tools, you can start editing your photos like a pro—even if you’re just getting started and editing on a laptop at the kitchen table.

Have you ever snapped a photo with your phone and thought, “Why does this look nothing like what I saw with my eyes?” Yep—been there, done that! Lighting is one of the biggest game-changers in photography. It's the difference between a ‘meh’ shot and a ‘WOW, did you take that on your phone?!’ moment. The good news? You don’t need fancy gear to get it right. Whether you’re chasing sunsets, capturing moody night scenes, or just trying to take a decent selfie indoors, understand

Snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef is one of those bucket-list experiences that really lives up to the hype. It's vibrant, it’s otherworldly, and it’s right on our doorstep here in Port Douglas. And if you’re anything like me (and if you're reading this, I reckon you are), you want to capture it all—not just in your memory, but in your camera too.

You can edit like a pro right on your phone—and my absolute favourite app for doing just that is Adobe Lightroom Mobile.

Photo editing enhances your images and streamlines your workflow, covering everything from visual adjustments to efficient file organisation

explore some common errors photographers make when editing with Adobe Lightroom and provide insights on how to avoid them.

In the visually driven world of Instagram, where every scroll reveals a stunning array of photos, it's essential to make your images stand o

Getting a correct exposure is one of the most important things in photography. See why that is here. So here are 5 things which will affect