Learning how to properly edit your raw photographs can be highly daunting if you do not have much experience with Photoshop, Lightroom, or any other post-production suite. In this video, learn five basic steps to getting more out of your raw files.
When it came to the vast world of post-production, I was lucky in many ways. While I had never used Adobe Lightroom, I had been using Photoshop since I was a teenager, albeit not for editing my own photographs. This prepared me for some of Lightroom, though it served me better in the sense that it gave me an idea of what was possible when it came to editing images. However, raw files open up a whole other dimension to what is possible, and harnessing it can feel a tall order at first.
I've had many questions over the years about editing photographs, from beginners to more experienced. For beginners, I would always advise taking a well-received course on the basics of raw editing. If you cannot afford or justify that, YouTube is an incredible resource. Familiarize yourself with the basic sliders and how they impact your image. Experiment with as many photographs as you can and try to learn what you need to do to take your image from where it is out of the camera, to where you want it to be. Avoid presets where possible as they teach you nothing and there isn't one that will ever fit every image.
What is your best tip for beginners to Lightroom?
