FAQ for Photo-Processing

Frequently asked questions

Here are a few answers to the most common questions for

My Photo-Processing Training & Presets

Can I do the training on my own time?

Absolutely! You get life-time access to the videos and the RAW files. You can download them and do everything at your own pace.

How is this different from the "Digital Darkroom" in your Travel Photography Course?

This resource (The Full Package) is different in a few ways.

First - The "Digital Darkroom" section in my Travel Photography Course focuses on only 4 photos. It’s in-depth, but the photos are all shot in similar conditions. In the Comprehensive Training in this resource there are 8 lessons on 8 different lighting scenarios and a pretty huge amount of nuances within those. You will learn about many more situations and how to work with them in photo-editing/processing.

There are 8 exercises. Each with something unique to learn and practice.

Of course, there’s the presets component. The Travel Photography Course does NOT have presets, which will save you a HUGE amount of time and will take out a lot of the guesswork for you.

Are the presets compatible with the older versions of Lightroom?

Versions before Lightroom 7.3 use a different preset format to .XMP, which is the format that these presets are. I have received reports that the newer presets can be converted to the older versions, but I cannot confirm this first-hand. Please verify that you can install or convert .XMP presets to avoid disappointment. Unfortunately I cannot provide you with technical support on this matter.

Are the training videos still useful with an older version of Lightroom or with another app?

There is an element of the videos which is somewhat philosophical and some adjustments can be made in any software. However, in the training videos I constantly refer to the presets and to features which are only available in Lightroom Classic versions 2017 and up. You will only get a fraction out of the videos with older versions of Lightroom.

What apps/software do I need?

Adobe Lightroom Classic 9 and up are preferable. The latest Photoshop Camera RAW works in much the same way as Lightroom so you can use it too. The Presets will work in Lightroom and mobile versions of Lightroom, but you will not be able to do all those intricate adjustments.

Can I watch it anywhere?

Depends on where you are. The streaming videos are hosted on Wistia and the downloads are hosted on Vimeo. Some countries block these services. In this case you can use a VPN. There’s plenty of information about VPNs online.