Frequently Asked Questions

Chris’s tutorials primarily cover Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop, providing step-by-step guidance tailored to landscape, astrophotography, and sunset/sunrise imagery.

Milky Way captures feature the use of Sequator for image stacking, but links to how to use Starry Landscape Stacker are provided if you are on MAC.

Yes! Whether you’re new to photo editing or looking to refine advanced skills, our tutorials cater to all levels with clear instructions and practical tips. Review each tutorial to see what fits your skill level or application proficiency and you can always reach out to Chris for advice.

Tutorials are accessible via YouTube through a private link sent to the email address you provide at purchase, usually a Gmail account. You’ll be able to watch them anytime at your convenience. Private Videos are not downloadable and help to protect your purchase and my videos from being shared for free.

Absolutely! Private editing sessions offer personalized, one-on-one coaching via Google Meet, completely tailored to your specific goals and images. You can view full details and submit an inquiry through our dedicated Private Masterclass Page.

You should have a licensed copy of Adobe Lightroom and/or Photoshop installed on your computer. A computer capable of running these programs smoothly is recommended. You can consult the adobe website to see each applications recommendation for compatibility.

Tutorials are streamed online via YouTube. This method ensures up-to-date content and easy access across devices without large file downloads. Streamed content allows me to protect your investment and ensures no one is getting premium tutorials for free.

Yes! Tutorials and private sessions make great gifts. Contact Chris to arrange gift purchases and delivery options.

If you experience any issues accessing tutorials or need help, please contact Chris directly via email or phone for prompt assistance.

No prior experience is necessary, but it might be helpful to have some experience with the apps interfaces. Tutorials are designed to help beginners build a foundation, while also offering advanced techniques for more experienced users. Even in advanced tutorials, basic skills are reviewed to build solid editing fundamentals.

Yes, tutorials hosted on YouTube can be viewed on any device with internet access, including tablets and smartphones, for convenient learning on the go. Chris recommends viewing the video on a 2nd monitor for best viewing, a tablet would be next best and a phone would be a small viewing screen for some parts of the tutorial. When necessary you can pinch zoom on your phone to get a closer look.

Access to tutorials is typically unlimited, so you can revisit the content anytime to reinforce your skills or review techniques.

While tutorials focus on Adobe products, many principles and concepts apply broadly. If you use other software, you may need to adapt tool-specific steps. Photoshop tutorials will require another application that provides similar layer functionality. Ultimately, you might look for another provider of tutorials that fit the application you are using for precise learning using that application’s tools.

It helps to have your images organized, selected and questions or goals ready. Sharing your editing goals beforehand allows for a focused and productive session. Chris will always communicate with you prior to the session.

Due to the digital nature of instant-access video tutorials, all tutorial sales are final. For private masterclass sessions, fees are non-refundable but can be fully transferred to a future date if rescheduled at least 48 hours in advance.

Tutorial videos last 1 to 3 hours, depending on the topic or applications used. Lightroom tutorials are typically shorter than photoshop and milky way tutorials. Finishing the work will take more time as you practice and review the skills taught in each tutorial. After some practice of the skills it will take considerably less time to complete your workflow.

Yes! Most, if not all, of my editing techniques are non-destructive. If something destructive comes up during a tutorial Chris will let you know.

Beginners often make many mistakes like wrong white balance, tonal errors, overusing or misusing clarity tools, too much or too little saturation, sharpening errors, not using adjustment tools enough, lacking an editing plan, and poor workflow order. Usually, beginners either edit too little or too much, leading to results that don’t match their vision. Many mistakes often come from errors while shooting. My private workshops to make editing easier and better.

Chris suggests having the latest Adobe software installed, even though not all the newest features are used. The current tutorial selection don’t include any of Photoshop’s AI tools.

There are no bundles right now, but they might come later. Occasionally, tutorials or sessions go on sale. Join my mailing list to be the first to hear about discounts. If money is a concern you can always reach out and I may be able to help.

Chris is able to provide limited assistance with technical issues related to videos or software that come with your purchase. For more extensive help sessions or in-depth troubleshooting, additional compensation may be required to fairly account for the time spent addressing your specific concerns.