Lightroom vs Photoshop – Which Do You Need?
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Lightroom vs Photoshop – Which Do You Need?

If you are serious about digital photography, at some point you will find yourself needing to edit your images. There are many photo editing software out on the market, but the two most popular are Photoshop and Lightroom. They’re both made by Adobe and have a lot of similarities, so you may find yourself wondering…

Nikon D5 Review: Is it really worth the cost?
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Nikon D5 Review: Is it really worth the cost?

Interested in the Nikon D5? Here is an all-inclusive Nikon D5 Review! I recently rented the Nikon D5 from LensProtoGo to spend a few days with the camera for two different photo shoots I had scheduled.  It was fun to really put it to the test and see how the camera performs. Now, of course, at a…

Cole’s Clique Elite Member June Spotlight

Cole’s Clique Elite Member June Spotlight

I am telling you, every day  it’s a party in the Cole’s Clique Elite Private Facebook group.  But don’t get me wrong, it’s not only fun and games, we’re serious about improving our photography and for many like Leslie & Jessica – boosting their photography business too. None of this comes easy.  You have to…

The Easy Guide to Installing Lightroom Photo Collage Templates
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The Easy Guide to Installing Lightroom Photo Collage Templates

Unsure as how to install Lightroom photo collage templates? We’re here to help! Here’s our guide to getting started. Did you just download some Lightroom photo collage templates for the “print module” but are having trouble installing them?  No problem, this post will give you two alternate methods and as long as you follow each…

23 Random Facts About Cole from Cole’s Classroom

23 Random Facts About Cole from Cole’s Classroom

One way or another you’ve stumbled upon Cole’s Classroom, and THANK YOU for being here!  It might have been from Facebook, or YouTube or Google or perhaps a friend of yours told you about Cole’s Classroom – at any rate, you’ve likely seen my face or read my words but do you really know me?…

25 Reasons Why You Should Use Lightroom!
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25 Reasons Why You Should Use Lightroom!

Have you heard of the program Lightroom but aren’t exactly sure what it is or more important, should you be using it?  By the end of this quick article you’ll see just how powerful Lightroom is as I share with you 25 reasons you should be use Lightroom! While some photographers still prefer editing their images…

Lightroom 6 Review – What You Need to Know!
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Lightroom 6 Review – What You Need to Know!

Interested in what Lightroom 6 has to offer? We’re outlining all the details for you right here! My Lightroom 6 review has finally arrived!  After much speculation and rumors it’s finally here! I’ve jumped in as quick as I could for a real life, no BS, review.  The goal for this Lightroom 6 review is to share…

Should I Upgrade My Camera?
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Should I Upgrade My Camera?

Today’s question is – how the heck do you know if it is time to upgrade your camera.  To make the most of this post, I’d encourage you to jot down your answers to the below questions, it will help you map out your thoughts easily that way. By the time you are done reading…

The Key to a Blazing Fast Lightroom Workflow
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The Key to a Blazing Fast Lightroom Workflow

We all want to edit our photos faster.  Perhaps you are tired of spending 5 minutes (or more) per photo in Photoshop or maybe you are fumbling your way through Lightroom and you know there has to be a better way… At any rate – I have yet to meet someone who isn’t looking to…

What Exactly is a Lightroom Workflow?
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What Exactly is a Lightroom Workflow?

For many of us seasoned photographers it can become quite easy to throw around terminology and words as if we all are speaking a brand new language but the truth is, not everyone knows that language… This quick post is to do one thing and one thing only – give you insight into what exactly…

6 Rules to Follow for a Faster Photo Editing Workflow
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6 Rules to Follow for a Faster Photo Editing Workflow

I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again… Becoming more efficient with your time and having a fast post processing photo editing workflow is the number one way to keep your business costs down and boost your profits. Do you agree? If you agree that having a fast Lightroom editing workflow is so important…

Nikon D750 – Nikon’s Most Valuable Full Frame?
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Nikon D750 – Nikon’s Most Valuable Full Frame?

Technology is amazing.  It really is.  The thing is with technology is the ones who are the late adopters typically get the better “deal”.  So from a cost standpoint in particular, those that have the patience to wait are often rewarded. I believe that is exactly what is happening again with the newest group of…