How I EDIT My LANDSCAPE Photos
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- Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
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In this week’s episode, we discuss how I edit my landscape photos. I just returned from a ten day trip along the Oregon Coast where I captured almost 1,000 landscape images. I've always found the process of determining which photos are the best to edit for the final outcome to be a rather tedious exercise, but over the years I've settled on a repeatable process that works well for me that I share with you in this video. Once I've reduced the total volume of photos from a trip to a more manageable number, I then begin my Lightroom editing workflow.
In this video, I share my general Lightroom editing workflow for my landscape photography. I typically go through the exact same steps on each and every one of my images before I decide if an image is complete or requires additional work inside of Photoshop, but the majority of my photo editing is always done inside of Lightroom first. Photo editing is a very subjective matter that really comes down to your own personal and creative style, but I've found that watching other photographers edit their photos to be a highly beneficial exercise to go through.
Whether you're trying to determine a better way to select the best photos for editing after a landscape photography trip or looking for general Lightroom photo editing tips and tricks, I hope this video provides you with some ideas that you can apply to your landscape photography workflow moving forward.
If you enjoyed this video, please consider giving it a thumbs up and let me know what you think in the comments below - I guarantee I'll get back to ya.
Thanks for watching everyone!
-Mark D.
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Curious: On average, how many photo centric trips do you go on each year?
Haven't had time to do any in the past few years but currently working on 2-3 photography based trips for 2020, excited!
3, which are all of my holidays/breaks in a year ...even if the people I'm on holiday with find it annoying :D
Ross Kimbirl That’s awesome Ross! 2-3 in a single year is a pretty solid amount👍
FishLip I know what you mean - I often turn non photo related trips into photo trips😀
I'm having a lot of wishes for photography trips but somehow they never get there. I do go out a morning or a day sometimes but never multiple days. We planned a holliday to South Africa hoping I could do a lot of photography but we had to cancel that last minute. We have a son of 1.5 year old and he had a lot of medical issues the first 12 months preventing us from going away more. But now he's OK and we have find the confidence in picking up our own lives and dreams next to the one with him and that is what I'm finding very difficult.
It's embarrassing to admit how much I learned from this video. Thank you so much.
Bob Morse Glad it was helpful Bob!
Never a bad tutorial from you Mark on any subject. I wish you were my next door neighbour, but then you would have to move house because of the bloke next door asking all questions and then wanting more. I’d be a pain in the butt. Great to be privileged enough to follow your ideas. Thank you heaps. Neville J.
I don't specifically go on photo centric trips per se. But looking back, I realize that I bring extra gear (extra lenses, tripod, ND filters, remote) depending on the location. And for the most part, that's when I go to places that are rich in nature and landscape. That's how I found out about your channel. As a novice, I was looking for resources online about landscape photography, and from you I learned a lot of tips about on-site composition, split toning, range masks among other things. I also like how you try to keep the images as natural looking as possible. Your channel is by far my favorite photography source. Keep up the good work and I'm already looking forward to the next video!
Oh wow Nina thanks so much! Feels great to know that the channel is helpful - thanks for letting me know!
Thanks Mark. It's a crazy world and it's so refreshing to find a channel dedicated to quality, useful content.
Phineas Gage Thanks so much!
Hey mark. Thanks for the video, I always enjoy your stuff.
Thanks, Mark, love your work and the time you give.
I love that you started this video with how you select photos to edit and that you whittled it down to under 100 from almost 1,000! I’m super new at Lightroom and you touched on things I haven’t experimented with yet, so that was extremely helpful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
A D Glad to hear the video was helpful!
Hi Mark
It's been a while since I've started following you and I just wanted to thank you for the efforts you're putting in, sharing your experience and knowledge with the rest of us.
I guess what I truly appreciate about you and your videos in particular, is the sincerity that have in your words. This, by far, is the most humble photography channel I'm following and to be honest, the most relatable one.
You're an amazing photographer which I have a lot of respect for, but you explain things in such a way that beginners or introverts like me would also relate to. No fancy words, just the essence! Can't express myself well enough I guess :D
Wishing you all the bests and I look forward watching your next vid.
Regards,
Ali// Oslo, Norway
This is a great tutorial. Thanks so much for taking the time to do it. You have definitely become one of my favorites to follow.
Brilliant tip at the end to combine the two waterfall images to eliminate leaf shake.
Great video Mark! Gives good insight in your workflow and some tips to apply to my own! Keep up the good work!
Amazing. Thank you for another outstanding video.
Excellent video! I’ve been struggling with just what this video covers and found then content very helpful. Thank you Mark! 😊
Thanks once again for the clear and thorough content. Actually commented on how you edited that last foto for instagram, so it is great to see you actually include it this video!
Hm Kaandorp Oh that’s great! Glad you enjoyed it
Super helpful ! Thanks for sharing your knowledge - appreciated
JANE BERRISFORD Glad to do it Jane!
WOW! This was the most helpful video I have watched lately! I was in Oregon at the same time and I need to do slight edits to make my 5 favorite just perfect. Its the first time I shot RAW and loaded into LR. thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!!! I was just wildly sliding everything. I am going to start over and follow your workflow, maybe even try combining one or two in PS. Oregon is absolutely the most spectacular destination!
Your videos have been really helping me with my landscape photography. Thanks!
There is much good info here. Thanks for sharing!
Mark: your teachings are solid as steel. Thanks for sharing so much!
Keokanis Glad to do it and many thanks for watching!
Mark I love ❤️ this video on editing your images. I would like to see more just like this one . I have learned much from this editing process and look forward to seeing more . Great 👍 job , well done 👍 indeed 👌
This is great to hear Richard! Thanks os much for letting me know.
Many thanks, Mark. Some comments, if I may.
1. It's refreshing to see AND hear it admitted that those who are way more experienced and knowledgeable than I sometimes overlook things in comp, ie the lighthouse images. Ah, how often I've seen that "error" when at home, and too late.
2. The work-flow and suggestions in LR, is really great and very helpful; not cropping in LR initially - great to know.
And lastly
3. It pays to back over less recent posts.
Do carry on !!
As a total amateur who wants to get more into photography, I am so grateful for all the tutorials you are putting out on so many different subjects. I enjoy your style of teaching and you are so easy to listen to. Thanks for all the hard work you are putting into your videos !!
Mark, Many thanks for the many hours of tutorials. You have truly encouraged me, excited me and improve my photography in all aspects. Keep up the good work thank you.
Mark, I feel like I learn more from you than any other photographer / instructor on the internet. Your teaching style of explaining how you learned the various techniques is really enlightening and easy for me to remember and practice in my own photography. I really like the fact that you don't have a slick, 3 minute intro with a lot of splash and wasted time. My free time is short and I really appreciate your video format however don't ever worry about taking too much length on your videos. They are packed with great information. I thank you sincerely for your obvious, continuing efforts to keep sharing your experiences and expertise! Thanks again!
One of my favorite videos of yours. I like watching the process that different photographers use in post processing. Water falls are some of my favorite scenes, the two exposures and combining is a must add for me!
Brett Repman Great to hear you enjoyed it Brett!!
I get away on one “big” trip per year (4 or so days) and maybe 8-10 day trips. The joys of family life!
It’s always good seeing other people’s workflow, I’ve picked up so many little tips that have helped my own evolve 👍
Mark Edridge Yep! Can be tricky juggling photo and family trips sometimes!’
Great tutorial. I learned lots from you especially combining 2 images to avoid blur on the leaves in photo of waterfall. I had not thought of that. Good tip. Also you are the first person to explain to me for "texture and clarity" well, and the difference (texture for the micro detail areas).
Another great video Mark. Thanks for sharing.
I really need to make some time to spend on some photo trips.
Gareth Jones Thanks Gareth!
Love this video & the step by step flow but not at a snails pace. Keep up the great work Mark your videos continue to just get better.
Justin Rudicel Really appreciate it Justin! Thanks man.
Love your channel, man. Almost every time I see one of your vids I revisit something something I haven't been super happy with and positively improve it. Keep them coming!
Mike Lee This is music to my ears Mike! Thanks for letting me know!
This was an awesome video thanks so much!
Thank you for your video, Mark. I am going to use your simple workflow for my photos. I look forward to the next video.
Thanks so much Linda!
You should really check out «set default» in LR. Because you always enable lens correction, add a bit of contrast, reduce highlight and invrease shadow. Make those changes (just small changes. -30 highlight, + 30 shadow) and the hit set default. Then next rime you import your pictures they all get the usual changes. By doing so you saves time and sometimes you notice an imange that you normally just scrolled by.
Lars Erik Nes I use it but not for demonstration purposes of this video. Sure is a time saver though👍
Have to bookmark this Tutorial: sooo much to unpack for us Lightroom newbies. Just the selection tip alone is a life saver. I had over 500 pix from my Banff trip and I was overwhelmed at the thought of pouring through then. Not now!! Thanks, Mark!
Great to hear David! Yes, it sure can be intimidating at times!
Haven't been using the split toning but after this video I'm gonna give it a try. Excellent video. Thanks.
Thanks so much - glad it was helpful!
Great video Mark! Was awesome getting to see how you go through your own process!
Alexander Semegen Many thanks Alexander! Happy to hear you enjoyed it.
Thank you for the overview. Appreciate it !
Great Video as always Mark. Love the technique for shortlisting photos. I always spend ages adoring a file just to realise there is a better one particularly on sea scapes with water movement so identifying the key variable is a great tip. Thanks.
Chris Cockroft Thank ya Chris - appreciate it man!
Brilliant explained the merging of 2 pics in photoshop. Thanks Mark.
Mark, I have learned so much from your videos. Thanks for sharing your editing techniques. I learn so much from your explanations. Besides you give me ideas for the kind of scenes to go looking for. This gets my juices flowing.
William Charlesworth Thanks so much William - this is music to my ears!
Great video, Mark! I’m learning Lightroom, very slowly, at the moment and got some great tips from you here. I know I have a tendency to over edit, trying to reign it in a little. Thanks for the great info 👍🏻
I want to thank you so much for this video, as it helped me a lot instantly> I came recently from a trip where I had tons of photos, and I was getting frustrated since I was not able to get the right color and tones when editing, now I had a very satisfying results right after watching this, so thank you
Ali Sabbagh My pleasure and I appreciate ya taking the time to watch it!
awesome video, Mark! love the last Lightroom/photoshop tip!
Thanks buddy! Great to hear it was helpful!
I find your channel and photography very helpful. This video like other videos on your channel are very useful! thank you for sharing your lessons they are very engaging you present them so well with so much humility :)
I'm such a fan of your work!! Great tips :)
Scarlett Garrison Thanks so much Scarlett!
Great video Mark. Your description of each step is super helpful. Dave
Glad to hear it Dave - thank you!
Another great lesson, thank you!
Ian Griffiths Thanks Ian!!
Loving your channel. Best lightroom/landscape/personality UA-cam viewing. Please keep it up...
Great video Mark and especially enjoy the split toning hint, just tried it on one of my images and what an improvement!
Many thanks.
Warren G H Great to hear it was helpful Warren!
Great video. Loved your pictures!
Regina Oster Thanks Mom❤️
Thanks for the great tips Mark.....
Glad to do it!
Love the Vid. Finally now i know how to edit my landscapes wouthout overdoing things.
Glad to hear it Tyler! Appreciate you watching!
Very useful education piece for LR! thank you.
Linhui Sui Glad you enjoyed it!
OMG, thank you for this video! It's good to see that someone that is taking so amazing photos, is taking also a lot of photos that are not that great! It's giving courage for beginners.
Many thanks Ania! Great to hear you enjoyed the video!
Very very helpful, Mark, both on selection process and editing process. That woodland autumn waterfalls shot was my favourite - loved the composition. Did a lot of pausing and note taking cheat sheet style from this video to use in my Luminar program. In fact, of all the videos I subscribe to, yours have the most cheat sheet notes in my reference file. “Keep doin’ what you’re doin’ so I’ll keep gettin’ what I’m gettin’!😃
Paul Downey This is great to hear Paul! Glad the videos are helping and I appreciate you taking the time to let me known
Mark you are the man! Found your movies and love your knowledge passing and attitude. Way of providing your wisdom is also very plesent to watch, hear and I will definately use some of your tips regarding photography and editing.
If happen to come to iceland give me a shout I am on the spot :)
I just came back from a week in Maine with 856 images. Your screening process alone makes this video worth it. Thanks!
John Drummond Great to hear - thanks for letting me know!
Thank you, you're a great teacher.
Thanks again, Mark! Enjoyed this a lot. I learned about the Split Toning here so that was really helpful, and also the Calibration.
I spend way too much time. In fact I’m still editing my images. I cull through all of them with successive stars and am intrigued by your simple system. I just might try that for my remaining images!
Mark Muller Glad to do it Mark and as always I really appreciate ya checking out the video👍
I love all your videos helping people like me in getting our photography to our next level. One information which may add value would be say which lens you used which will help us determining what lens to be picked up for that scene. Thanks a lot. You are doing amazing job. 🙏🏻👍
That was a very informative video. Thanks Keep them coming !!
Neil Pond Thanks Neil!
@@MarkDenneyPhoto Do you use Apple or PC for your editing computer?
Neil Pond Apple for me.
Keep up the good work. I enjoy watching you make the image and then editing. I learn from both.
Bill Pritchard Much appreciated Bill - thank you!
Great video. Thanks!
Thank you for this great video. I will try this with the next waterfall I photograph.
Glad to do it Jan!
Thanks for the 2 shot waterfall/leaves tip!!! Also, I and many say it often but THANK YOU for sharing your expertise. You are one of my favorite photographers.
Mark Goeman Thanks so much Mark! Really appreciate that friend!
I really appreciate your adjustment tour in LR, I can follow very well. Always a wow on your photo results. Thank you for such detail and great tips.
Céline Morisset Thanks so much Celine! Glad to do it.
Your Landscape images from Portland are lovely. Thanks for sharing your workflow and image selection process.
Much appreciated Sean - thanks man!
The best Lightroom tutorial
Thanks for the tips !
Diyan M Glad to do it!
Great video my friend. Really enjoyed this one. Love that waterfall photo. See you next week Mark!
Erick Lindberg Thanks Erick! Hope it provides some useful info👍
@@MarkDenneyPhoto Sure did!
@@ericklindberg8377 Awesome man! Glad to hear it!
I like the way you speak directly to the subject
Mark, brilliant tip on the waterfall! I’ll be in NC this Fall to shoot waterfalls and this will really come in handy for me! Thank you!
I love that waterfall image edit, I have used that technique and it make such a difference to the final outcome. Cheers
Well done Mark!
Thanks David! Always appreciate ya!
Sometimes it's like I look and hear myself, almost scary. Coming home with hundreds of photo's, at first looking all the same. Ending up with 3-4 pictures really worth the trip.
Thanks Mark, I liked your tip on split toning highlights. That was a new one for me.
Great to hear - glad you were able to pick up something new!
Great Video!!!
great video. Thank you!
Adam Jasiewicz Many thanks Adam!
No need to respond Mark, I just wanted you to know I love this start to finish run through. It was really nice. Also fall colors and waterfall tips. I found this really useful to think about how I do my own work.
This is great to hear - Glad the video was helpful!
some beautiful pics sir!
travis branum Thank ya Travis!
Love watching you brother. Don’t know how anyone didn’t like this video! So many perfect people taking pictures I guess!
Randy Rising Many thanks Randy!
Great tutorial. Thanks.
Ron Zufelt Thanks Ron!
Thanks for a great video. 🙏
Lennart - Skog & Fjäll Thank YOU for watching it!
Great video.!!
Loved the bird detail!
You are such a great teacher. Really like your easy going, calm demeanor. Love your photos. Dude - love the t-shirts! I'm new to the channel and every video I've seen so far I say to myself - I need that t-shirt. Thanks for such a great channel!
Thanks so much - really do appreciate it!
Great tip on using Split Tones
Thanks Vito!
Good stuff, I'm sharing with my photography group Mid Wisconsin Photography Group!
Great to hear Trey! Really appreciate you sharing!
Good job Mark. Was waiting for you to talk about the particular challenges of instructing and trying to take pics at the same time. That evening shot with the sea stacks...I seem to remember you were helping one of us participants when you realized that your camera was about to be swept into the sea. Nice recovery, though!!
Gerry Roncolato Thanks Gerry! That was indeed a close call!
So good and so helpful 👍 thank you
Glad to hear it Nathan!
Mark Denney you explain everything so well and with a really nice temperament! The only thing I can’t quite understand yet is layer masks! So a tutorial on them would be great! Especially from you 👍
Great to see that you didn't agonise when adjusting the HSL, esp in the w/fall shots. Get it, get in and get done. Yeah. Good idea on the 4 & 5 * only selection process
John Doherty I used to agonize over every single adjustment but now I just try as you mentioned get in and get out.
Late to the plate, who me yes. I also don't spend much time on rating my photos. Needless to say I either like it or I don't. Then decide good or I love it. I delete so many photos. Then again I shoot alot when I'm out. Really wildlife is my thing, mostly Birds. Wildlife doesn't always cooperate. Which is why I have subscribed to you. Expanding my horizon of opportunities. Thankfully I have found your channel. Man, your photos are, awesome.
Awsome...thank you...
It is great to have non-gear-centered content to help us improve in this art. Thanks
I'm seeing this video just a few days after taking a trip to silver creek falls myself. Same waterfall, same shot. Kinda a trip to see how you went about it :)
Thank you for your videos. I have two note cards next to my computer, a list of your lightroom short cuts and your edit flow. I wish the light house would have worked. Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much Ryan - really appreciate that man! I wish it would have too - I was pretty bummed about that one. I'll be back!!
Great tutorial
Sandip Mondal Thanks Sandip!
Thanks for the video, awesome work. I need to travel. All of you techniques are similar to what I do. One you blend I see that the images aren't aligned but I know with this example only the water was blended so that worked. I find, unless I accidentally move the camera, which I try not to do when you enable profile correction sometimes it doesn't line up correctly. Usually I align images then stack then blend. Great videos and progress.
david arteaga Glad to do it David! Appreciate you watching!
Thanks for posting this! I’m continually struggling with coming up with and adhering to an editing process!
RinJERKS Glad to do it and happy to hear it helped!
Thanks for replying! I do have one further question: do you create separate libraries for each of your photo trips/sessions or do you simply create separate collections within an overall catalog? Not sure which is best given the ability to sync with the iPad and iPhone.
-Rick
RinJERKS I just create separate collections within a master catalog