A Step-by-Step Guide to Editing Portraits in Lightroom

Lightroom is a more powerful tool than ever, and you can easily edit an entire portrait in the program. This helpful video tutorial will show you how. 

Coming to you from Park Cameras, this insightful video emphasizes the ease and sophistication with which photographers can now edit portraits in Lightroom Classic. It highlights the recent enhancements in features such as masking and the utilization of tools designed to fine-tune images with precision. The focus is on creating a more engaging and expressive image by adjusting exposure, applying radial gradients, and utilizing AI for selective masking, the last of which allows you to be more efficient than ever.

Moreover, the video underlines the importance of getting most of the image right in camera, followed by subtle yet effective edits. It demonstrates the use of the Healing tool for removing blemishes, enhancing the eyes for more vibrancy, and employing gradients to simulate lighting effects. These post-processing steps are essential for a new photographer to understand, as they can significantly elevate the quality of an image, making it appear more polished and professional. Check out the video above for the full rundown.

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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