BEFORE YOU JET AWAY ON YOUR NEXT LONG-DISTANCE PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR, CHECK OUT THIS LIST OF 30 REALLY IMPORTANT THINGS THAT YOU SHOULD DO AT A MINIMUM OF 30 DAYS BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE DATE.

Learn the basics of photo compositing in this mini-course including these skills: 

• Saving a dull, drab image in Lightroom. Make the colors and contrast pop!

• Use gradient and shape tools to create a create a beautiful sunset backdrop

• Extract elements from one photo and add them to another to build out a fun and magical scene.

• Add finishing touches to your image with sun flares, gradients and special effects using a bonus smoke/dust brush.