Essential curves, from Photoshop to Lightroom
Photoshop has included a curves adjustment since its first version. Lightroom adopted it when it was released in 2007 for global processing, then in 2023 for local processing.
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Live Webinar, March 13th – Study Photography in Paris with Spéos!
Join our upcoming live webinar and discover how you can study photography in Paris and become a professional photographer in just 1 year.
Photoshop Non-destructive editing
Unlike Lightroom, edits made in Photoshop can be destructive. To avoid image degradation, such as tone breaks, layers are essential.
Estimate the light
For many film cameras lacking a built-in light meter, however, an alternative method is necessary to determine the correct exposure. Could a simple estimation be a viable approach?
New! 2-Month Summer Photography Program
Spéos is launching a new 2-month Summer Photography Program, designed as an introduction to professional photography.
AFCON 2025: Spéos at the Heart of International Sports Photojournalism
On the occasion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, Spéos, an international photography school, took part in a major partnership with Agence France-Presse (AFP) and the Moroccan Press Agency (MAP).
The histogram in all its forms
On the camera screen, in Lightroom, or in Photoshop, a histogram shows the distribution of pixels in an image. How can we interpret this graph, which is both enigmatic and indispensable?
Launch of the new edition of the Stop System at Quai de la Photo
On Wednesday 28 January 2026 from 6 pm, Quai de la Photo will host the launch of the new edition of the book Photograph Like a Pro with Spéos and the Stop-System Method, written by Pierre-Yves Mahé and Philippe Bachelier.
January 2026 Deferred Intake: Apply Now!
Did you miss the September intake? Do you want to change direction without waiting for next year? The Spéos January 2026 deferred intake is for you!
Penelope Thomaidi, “New Reality. Reviewing the Greek landscape through the prism of climate change”
Penelope Thomaidi will present “New Reality. Reviewing the Greek landscape through the prism of climate change” at the Spéos Gallery, from January 27th to May 7th, 2026.
Digitizing glass plates
Got some glass plate negatives? Used until the 1920s, you can totally digitize them! We recommend using either a camera or a scanner, and here are a few tips on how to get the best results.
Raw, 20 years later
Sensors have advanced significantly over the past two decades. Concurrently, modern software is reinvigorating the raw files captured by older cameras. Let's take a look.
Organizing your film photos with Lightroom
With the renewed interest in film photography, a key question arises: how can we effectively organize the growing collection of films in our archive boxes?
Spéos joins forces with the AFP and the MAP to train photographers for the 2025 AFCON
Spéos is joining the initiative to welcome and train Moroccan photographers as part of a unique program dedicated to the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN)
Crowd present, crowd absent
We've all wished we could remove people from a busy scene or, conversely, populate a quiet one, whether during a shoot or in post-production. Discover how Photoshop can help you control pedestrian traffic in your images.
White balance, before or after?
Every digital camera features an essential setting: white balance. This setting neutralizes unwanted color casts and can be adjusted during shooting or in post-production.
Removing dust and scratches with Photoshop
Dust on film and prints is a common issue when scanning, but Photoshop's Dust & Scratches filter offers a simple solution for eliminating it from your photos.
New Program – Expert in Digital Visual Creation: Photography, 3D, AI, Video
Starting in September 2025, Spéos is expanding its catalog of professional photography programs with an innovative course designed to train experts in digital visual creation.
Sahar M Khoury, “Aurora Euphoria”
Sahar M Khoury will present “Aurora Euphoria” at the Spéos Gallery, 7 rue Jules Vallès, 75011 Paris, from 30th September 2025 to 23rd January 2026.
In September 2025, the Magnum x Spéos program will celebrate its 10th anniversary
Spéos is proud to celebrate in September 2025 the 10th anniversary of its documentary photography program developed in partnership with the renowned Magnum Photos agency.