Master the dodge and burn tools in photoshop

Photoshop’s updated Masking Panel, with masks for landscape details, makes boosting outdoor scenes a cinch, says James Paterson

Use pixel-based Layers for options beyond Adjustment Layers, says James Abbott

Shutterbug Nick Peers reveals how to use GIMP’s new and improved tools to take your photos to the next level.

In the second part of this guide, Wendy Evans looks at a typical, initial workflow for your images

Got a good sunset shot? Let’s improve it, says Sean McCormack

Create contrast in your travel images by using Lightroom Masks