Robert Herb Photography Blog

Making Skin Tones Look Natural Underwater One of the most common frustrations for underwater photographers is encountering a situation where, upon reviewing their shots, they notice that their dive buddy's skin has taken on an unnatural hue, ranging from shades of blue to green or even purple. While it's true that fish and coral often respond well to global color adjustments, human skin tones in underwater photos require more targeted and intelligent corrections to appear natural and lifelike. The good news is that modern editing software has made this task much easier. Both Lightroom Classic (v14.5.1) and Lightroom (cloud-based v8.5.1) now come equipped with powerful AI-driven features, including AI-powered masks, Point Color, and luminance controls. These tools allow you to restore natural skin tones quickly, accurately, and with minimal fuss. Whether you prefer the comprehensive, desktop-based Lightroom Classic or the sleek, cloud-based Lightroom, the tools are nearly ident...

Parrotfish with/without AI-Presets Underwater photography is an art that requires patience, skill, and a bit of technical know-how - and just as important as capturing stunning images is knowing how to edit them afterward. Even if you've just had a fantastic dive, encountering a curious turtle or a school of shimmering jackfish, it's common to find that your photos don't quite match the magic you experienced underwater. When you look back at those images, they can sometimes feel flat - with dull blue tones, a greenish haze, and distracting particles or backscatter illuminated by your strobes. That's the nature of shooting beneath the waves. Light behaves very differently underwater than it does on land. Water absorbs and scatters light, and even the top-of-the-line equipment can only do so much against these physical laws. For many Oceanic Explorers - whether recreational divers or professional photographers - the real challenge isn't just capturing the shot; it...