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Since publishing the original luminosity masks tutorial in 2006, I have been deeply and personally aware of the creative impact they can have on each of us as photographic artists. Many people have written to tell me how helpful these methods have been (see user comments below) and to ask for help in learning these post-processing techniques. Over the years I have offered actions, tutorials, and luminosity mask panels to make them easy to use. The latest offerings are below. Some are free and others are relatively inexpensive. I sincerely believe that luminosity masks and the skill to use them can make photographers more creative.
I've also partnered with Sean Bagshaw who has created several excellent video series to explain luminosity masks and related techniques. His videos can be purchased below as well. Other international partners include André Distel in Germany, Antonio J. Prado in Spain, Rafael Coutinho in France, Roy Yuan in China, and Nico Ruffato in Italy. The buttons below provide access to my plugins along with teaching materials my partners have created in different languages. The plugins work equally well on Mac and Windows computers. After completing your purchase, the download link(s) will be sent to the email address you entered at the time of purchase.
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A free Photoshop plugin to quickly generate and deploy luminosity masks.
A free plugin that makes working with Photoshop's generative fill artificial intelligence easy.
The TK9 plugin for Photoshop is the ultimate tool for enhancing creativity and control in Photoshop. Learn more.
NOTE: This plugin is not translated (English-only).
To get a more comprehensive overview of this plugin and to watch a video on how to use it, please visit this page.
The TK Magic Mixer plugin is a new, more logical and more efficient way to interact with Photoshop's Channel Mixer adjustment layer when using its "Monochrome" option. It allows for mixing the Red, Green, and Blue channels while keeping image brightness constant. This makes it possible to experiment more freely with different channel combinations without having to deal with varying brightness at the same time, as is the case when interacting with the Photoshop Channel Mixer using the Properties panel.
Channel mixing is a great way to convert color images to black and white. It offers exciting options not readily available with other Photoshop adjustments. To facilitate this, a "Randomize" button instantly generates new channel combinations with each click. Six color channel buttons also provide a unique starting point for mixing channels in ways not previously possible.
Sliders on the user interface offer additional ways to fine-tune channel combinations, and even brightness and contrast can be independently adjusted using sliders.
The plugin has several other features:
If you are looking for new ways to interpret your images, especially in black and white, the Magic Mixer plugin offers new possibilities.
Save 25% on TK Magic Mixer by adding the PROMO CODE Magic25 in the shopping cart.
Sean Bagshaw and Zack Schnepf have teamed up to create a comprehensive course focused on printing digital images. Whether you print using an at-home printer or send your image files to a commercial lab for printing, this series covers all the steps in the process from calibrating the computer monitor through considerations regarding print display. Printing from both Lightroom and Photoshop are covered in detail. This course is a video version of the live workshop Sean and Zack developed to help photographers make better prints. It's an excellent introduction to digital print-making for those new to the process and has valuable tips for all photographers looking to improve their print-making skills and produce higher quality prints. Watch excerpts.
Sean Bagshaw's new Umpqua Autumn video series provides a comprehensive walk-through of the creative process. It starts with a discussion of composition and light by reviewing several images from his trip into field and ends by adding the final touches that make the image as complete and elegant as possible. In between there's an inclusive look at the techniques, decision-making, and step-by-step progression required to bring out the best light in the scene. Lightroom Classic, Adobe Photoshop, and the TK8 plugin are the main tools, but it's Sean's mastery in using these tools that create the real magic. This series is filled with new techniques he has not previously demonstrated, and his ability to share his knowledge with others makes them understandable and accessible. The course will provide viewers several new techniques to add to their photographic workflow and new ideas to stimulate their personal creativity. Watch samples.
With nearly 20 years experience, Sean Bagshaw has collected a wealth of knowledge about photography. His artistic approach to image development makes use of many specialized techniques that infuse his pictures with light, color, and drama. In this newest video series, he takes you step by step through some of his favorite methods for creating the best light using Photoshop. The ultimate goal is to help you discover your own personal interpretation of the light and to find new ways to bring balance, creativity, and excitement to your photographs. Watch samples.
Sean Bagshaw's second "Favorite Techniques" series is again wide-ranging. Blending exposures is common with landscape photography, but doing it well requires choosing and properly utilizing the best method. There's an art to getting a good transition, and Sean shares his skills with different approaches. This series also takes a close look at unexpected challenges that sometimes occur in post-processing. Problem-fixing is the focus of several chapters, and, along with the artistic chapters, will insure you're well prepared to bring the best light to your photographs. Watch samples.
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