Software company DxO has released the latest version of DxO PhotoLab, a program they're calling "the most advanced photo editing software on the market in terms of image quality." We don't know about all that, but the new DxO PhotoLab 3 does come with some very interesting new features, especially where color management is concerned.
Here's a 15-minute video by photographer Sean Tucker in which he runs through an effective technique for processing black and white images, with a focus on mobile. Tucker demonstrates using curves and HSL sliders to achieve a dramatic look for his images that end up on his Instagram.
You’ve probably used Hue/Saturation/Lightness adjustment layers in Photoshop before, but there's likely more to it than you may have known. This 8-minute video from f64 Academy looks at the tool in detail and shows how you can use it to enhance your control over color ranges.
Here's a 15-minute video tutorial from photographer Nathaniel Dodson that'll help you learn how to create the perfect black and white image using only Lightroom.
Today, it's becoming increasingly harder for your style as a photographer to become recognized. Of course, there are prolific photographers such as William Eggleston and Stephen Shore whose use of color is almost instantly recognizable.