Peak Light
This photography blog shares inspiring trips and practical tips by blending the excitement of travel with the art and science of creating stunning visuals.
Whether you're a curious beginner, a seasoned photographer, or simply someone who admires the beauty of visual creativity, this blog has something for you.
Alongside destination stories, you’ll find comprehensive tutorials on everything from mastering your camera settings to advanced editing workflows to sharpen your skills, enabling you to reach your peak.
Fuel your creativity, learn new skills, and see the world through a fresh lens!
Master Lightroom’s Tone Controls to Perfect Exposure, Contrast, and Balance
Lightroom’s Tone controls are some of the most powerful tools for shaping the light, depth, and mood of your photos. In this guide, I break down how to use the five essential sliders — Exposure, Highlights, Shadows, Whites, and Blacks — to correct common issues, recover detail, and add creative impact. You’ll also learn how these controls interact with the histogram, and how to apply them with confidence to achieve balanced, natural-looking results. By the end, you’ll know how to turn good photos into stunning images with depth, richness, and polish.