Layer Masks explained
With a decade as a writer and photographer behind him, James knows exactly which Photoshop and Lightroom tools and techniques matter most.
Layer Masks perform a very simple function: they let you hide or reveal parts of a layer. It’s similar to using the Eraser Tool, in that you can remove details and poke holes in an image. But with Layer Masks, the pixels are never completely erased, only hidden. You have the freedom to reveal them again at
