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To start, do the BIOS, the Ethernet Drivers and the Dell Update Application first. Then re-scan. The BIOS update will require a reboot, so when you do stuff like this, don't be editing photos or other things. After you re-scan, post a screen shot of what it finds.

Hi Brian! I have a Dell XPS 8930 running windows 11. When I go directly to the Dell website and let it automatically check for driver updates, I get a system good message, but when I click Find Other Drivers for your system, a whole list pops up. It always says "This is a comprehensive list of available downloads for your XPS 8930. Some may already exist on your device." So, whom do I believe? The auto check method or the find other drivers method? Thanks!!!

Thanks for the quick answer. When I need a print in Sydney, I'll ask you where to go. 🙂

Sorry Phil, I'm an Aussie, I have no idea what's going on with large prints on your side of the pond.

What are your current recommendations for large prints on paper? I love Mpix, but they don't do prints large enough for what I want. Thanks, Phil

I was just showing you what I found. The picture isn't where I want it to be. Still have work to do. One thing is to work on keeping the reflections at bay.

Okay, if you like.

I found something that might work. It's kinda hidden in ACR. You do this before any edits. Open a raw file in ACR. How to Remove Reflections in Adobe Camera Raw: Step-by-Step Guide What do you think? Still not perfect. Only edit I did before this was exposure. Remove reflection tool Using the eraser tool

Oh heck. I don't know, sorry Martha. Just cloning, I guess.

Hi Damien, before I start on levels editing on this photograph, is there any way to lessen the reflection on the vase that shows everything on the opposite side of the room?

Definitely use ColorNavigator.

Hello Damien! The prints are here. The screen is warmer (more yellow and magenta) and has more contrast compared to the prints, the colors are more vivid. The prints look flat in comparison. Is this only because of the sreen/paper difference or will it change to the better through calibration? What are the next steps now? Do I have to do anything with the ColorNavigator program or do I only follow your calibration instructions for a Spyder calibrator (Spyder x2 Elite) ? I could not find any information on Auto brightness for my screen. So I guess it does not have this and I do not need to bother about it. Tnanks for your help! Sandra

Gosh, that's SUCH a good question, with no straightforward answer. You'll need to try it both ways - with the skin layer set above, and below, the artistic layer set, to see which you like better.

Sorry Damien, it's just that I dont have anything else to do. 😅 If this is the style I'm going to take, I can just do it as early as the levels phase, then finish it off with the skin, right?

No, that's right, masking is the way.

Thank you. I just noticed though, some of the dresses has turned from orange to red. Other than masking the cooling filter, is there an easier way to revert to this color?

I think people will love it.

Oh yeah, that's it. I realized it's kinda hard for me to deviate much from the clean processed look. I just did both the curves and cooling filter. I know you dont give much opinions on AE but can you at least tell me if there's anything here that ruined what we worked hard on in raw, levels and skin?

Maybe something like this? https://max.mailbigfile.com/7b13b07f500f211b3660ebe1dfd50b36/listFiles.php

https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61eeef8e8e1f463ea84012f5/c7ef65ad-7b63-4b16-9638-dad52764d1d2/Beautiful+Life+Natural-22.jpg?format=2500w (Got the photo from https://www.beautifullifestudios.com/natural-wedding-photography, but posting this link alone would lead to tons of images) Hi Damien, not sure if the one in this link has just been clean processed or an AE was applied to it? Hard for me to describe but I was wondering if I could apply this style to the attached photo? Thank you.

I know! I generally wait until it gets stable before do anything. I'll set on this for a while and be very content! Thanks!

Adobe keeps pushing out crap. Resist the urge to update for only the sole reason of "Just because..." The lag you experienced can definitely be traced back to disabling the Graphics Processor performance boost thing. In reality, the only "fix" at this point is to stay on 2024 until Adobe gets their act together. Honestly, you really don't NEED the latest and greatest PS, unless you are using the new AI / Fancy Modules. Photoshop at its core is still Photoshop. Just like CS6.

For now I have rolled back to vs 26.5 and it is working properly. On MAC forum it appears to be a known issue and they are supposedly working on a fix.

PS 26.6 evidently does not like the processor on macbook pro 2015 (screenshot of specs). File is fine in RAW but when I try to open in PS all I get is a black screen. I googled and found it had to do with the processor and the "graphic processor" under performance had to be turned off which I did and then it does work. But today I had a really bad lag to the point I had to close and reopen when I tried to move a copy/pasted layer from another file and the copy/paste was tiny. My first thought was the processor but could be way off on that thinking. Have you experienced this and if so is this the only fix for now? If I go back to 2024 it works. Sequoia is up to date. Thank you!

A M4 MacBook Air is what you are after. Personally, I wouldn't be doing ANY edits on-the-go, but culling and the other stuff is fine. Unless you are just using Actions and Presets and such, in which case you really aren't "editing." Same rules apply. You want 1TB for the Main HD, and I'd recommend 24GB of RAM at a Minimum...with 32GB HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The reason is there is no upgrading anything after the initial purchase. So while 24GB will work fine for now, I can't say that will be the same case in 2-3 years. Plus Adobe keeps adding all sorts of AI Crap and Bloat with each major release; remember, you aren't buying a laptop to be just used for today, but for 2-3 years from now. Here is what I came up with for $1999: