There are three steps to creating a good photograph
First, it is captured with a camera. Then photos to keep are selected. Finally, post-editing pictures are done.
Why edit pictures at all? Why not just keep them as they are?
A camera can’t show the full potential of what’s captured without some editing afterwards. Bringing more detail in highlights, adjusting shadows or adjusting the colour temperature, details and cropping as fundamental adjustments.
Not editing photos, will be like drinking the coffee cold, missing the flavours from when it’s hot.
The camera captures light and that’s it. It doesn’t take care of overly sharp digitalized files that look, well, digital if not treated afterwards. The camera has a certain dynamic range, but will not by itself select how much of the highlights should be dragged down to preserve details. It doesn’t know how much the shadows should be exposed. It just does as it is told, but there isn’t any afterthought without the photographer who will fine-tune and adjust in the post-editing.
Post-editing has always been there
From the very early days of photography, there has been a post-process after the picture was recorded on celluloid or glass plates. A process of developing the celluloid film, which contains the negative image, using chemicals to create a visible image is followed by creating a print: The developed film is placed in an enlarger, which projects the image onto photographic paper.
Adding more light to some parts of the paper during this process, or covering areas, will either darken or lighten the covered spots. A delicate process is easier in the digital days with Lightroom.
I find it as enjoyable to select and edit the photos as it is to be in the field capturing narrow moments of life, light and shadow or a larger scenery.
Editing photos can be done very subtle or very advanced. It all depends on the image, and what kind of photographic expression is wanted.
I have used the last weeks to record a big course about Lightroom editing.
In this online Masterclass, you will learn to handle files, create the best from your photos, and export them for digital platforms or print. Including written material and presets to install with my favourite look and settings from me.
Everything is explained making you able to instantly bring your photos up to a higher level no matter if it’s colour or black and white.
This course covers everything and you simply download all the content so you can watch it anytime in High Quality.
Unboxing Lightroom Masterclass is released on SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2, at 8 AM (Paris time).
About three hours of education plus a compendium and presets to download.
The course is divided into three main episodes
- Introduction
- Editing and settings overview
- Simple to advanced editing
The price (468 Euro or 488 USD) includes any future updates and extra lectures added. Lightroom Unboxed Masterclass comes free if you join a workshop.
