Robert Herb Photography Blog

🎥 When Photos Start Moving Every diver knows that magical moment: you're slowly descending past 30 feet when suddenly, a graceful turtle glides effortlessly past you, or a vibrant school of jacks spirals into the shimmering sunlight above. Instinctively, you hit the record button, capturing that fleeting beauty. But later, when you review the footage back on the surface, it often appears flat, green, and dull, lacking the vibrancy you experienced underwater.   Many Oceanic Explorers face this common challenge, wondering how to bring their underwater footage back to life. The good news is that Lightroom offers powerful tools to enhance your footage, but the best approach depends on which version you're using. Whether you're working with Lightroom Classic or Lightroom CC, understanding the features available can make a significant difference in achieving more vibrant, captivating results.  So, let's explore some tips and techniques to help you unlock the full potential...

Bringing Hidden Depths to Life Few experiences compare to the exhilarating feeling of exploring beneath the surface, whether it's descending into a mysterious shipwreck or venturing into an untouched cavern. The scene is often breathtaking: beams of sunlight piercing through the blue water, creating shimmering patterns, while the shadows of beams and passageways gradually fade into intriguing darkness, inviting curiosity and adventure. However, capturing this awe-inspiring environment through photography presents its own challenges. When you upload your images, the scene's vivid drama can sometimes diminish. Bright highlights around the entry points may turn into a harsh, white-hot glow, and the interior details, rich with textures and subtle shadows, can be lost, swallowed by overwhelming darkness.    Luckily, modern photo editing software offers powerful tools to help recover those elusive details without compromising the atmosphere that makes these scenes so captivating. Th...

Have you ever taken a moment to scroll through your underwater dive photos and felt a twinge of disappointment, thinking, "It's good, but it doesn't quite capture the drama and emotion I felt underwater"? If so, you're certainly not alone.  Many passionate divers and photographers find themselves stuck on fixing exposure and white balance in Lightroom, thinking they've done all they can. But here's a helpful tip: there's an often-overlooked creative tool that can truly elevate your photos—it's called the Color Grading Wheels .  These wheels are designed to give you the power to inject mood, atmosphere, and cinematic punch into your images, transforming good photos into stunning visual stories. Whether you're aiming for a cool, mysterious vibe or a warm, inviting scene, the Color Grading Wheels are your secret weapon for making your underwater photography stand out. Don't miss out on mastering this versatile feature to bring your dive photo...