How to Add a Watermark in Lightroom

Long term users of Lightroom Classic have always had the ability to add a watermark or copyright to their files when making proofs, or export copies for upload to social media websites. Until now the cloud version, which is simply called Lightroom, was missing this feature although it was always possible to add a watermark from a mobile device.

Adobe has now released Lightroom 3.3 for Windows & Mac and I’m pleased to let you know that Watermarking has been added as a new feature. Initially this is a text based watermark although there is a wide choice of fonts. I’m hoping that future updates will make it possible to use graphic logos but this is at least a step in the right direction.

I’ve created a short YouTube Video to demo this new feature.

Nik Collection 3 from DXO

DXO has recently launched an improved version of the popular Nik Collection. As well as the usual filters and U-point technology, Nik Collection 3 includes the following enhancements.

-New perspective plug-in has been added to the suite which harnesses the power of DXOs camera/lens profiles.

-Apply your last edit to other photos or your saved recipe with one click using the new selective tool interface.

-New non-destructive workflow from Lightroom using the power of the tiff multi-page format like a smart object.

Until the end of June, the suite can be purchased for a special introductory price of $100 for new customers, or $60 for upgrades. UK prices are £86.99 or £49.99 respectively. This is for a lifetime license with no subscription required.

Upgrade pricing is only available to those who have already made a purchase from DXO and is not available to those using the free Nik collection from Google.

Check out this YouTube overview.

How to Add Photo Fames to Images in Photoshop Elements

The graphics panel in Photoshop Elements has lots of built in templates and backgrounds to add extra creativity to your images.

Simply double-clicking on a thumbnail in the graphics panel instantly applies the frame or graphic to an open image in the editor Expert workspace.

My quick tip video demo shows how to use frames and make further adjustments should you wish to resize the creation.

YouTube Video 

Updates for Lightroom – April 2020

Adobe has released updates today for Lightroom Classic 9.2.1 and Lightroom 3.2.1

These updates contains bug fixes, new camera support, and lens profiles.

New Camera Models Supported

• Canon EOS 850D (EOS Kiss X10i, EOS Rebel T8i)
• Leica S3
• Nikon D6
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Front Camera
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Rear Main Camera
• Samsung Galaxy S20+ Front Camera
• Samsung Galaxy S20+ Rear Main Camera
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Front Camera
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Rear Main Camera

New Lens Profiles

Canon RF
• Canon RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

HUAWEI
• HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro Front Camera
• HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro Rear Main Camera (DNG+JPEG)
• HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro Rear Telephoto Camera (DNG+JPEG)
• HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro Rear Wide Camera (DNG+JPEG)
• HUAWEI P20 Pro Front Camera
• HUAWEI P20 Pro Rear Main Camera (DNG+JPEG)
• HUAWEI P20 Pro Rear Telephoto Camera

Pentax K
• HD PENTAX-D FA 70-210mm F4 ED SDM WR

Samsung
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Front Camera (DNG+JPEG)
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Rear Main Camera (DNG+JPEG)
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Rear Telephoto Camera (JPEG)
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Rear Wide Camera (JPEG)
• Samsung Galaxy S20+ Front Camera (DNG+JPEG)
• Samsung Galaxy S20+ Rear Main Camera (DNG+JPEG)
• Samsung Galaxy S20+ Rear Telephoto Camera (JPEG)
• Samsung Galaxy S20+ Rear Wide Camera (JPEG
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Front Camera (DNG+JPEG)
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Rear Main Camera (DNG+JPEG)
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Rear Telephoto Camera (JPEG)
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Rear Wide Camera (JPEG)

Sony FE
• Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G
• TAMRON 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD A056

Updates are also available today for Adobe Camera Raw 12.2.1, Lightroom iOS 5.2.3 and Lightroom Android 5.2.2

To update to the latest versions launch Creative Cloud Desktop and click to update installed apps. Mobile versions can be updated from the App Store or Google Play.

Full details of these updates and bug fixes can be found at the following Adobe links:

Cloud Eco System - Lightroom 3.2.1 & Mobile 

Desktop App – Lightroom Classic 9.2.1