Crafting the Landscape Photograph with Lightroom Classic and Photoshop

Photographer and author Ben Willmore shares his post-processing techniques in Lightroom Classic and Photoshop to help landscape photographers create stunning images. He covers global and local adjustments, masking, selections, layers, color, luminance, sharpness, multi-image composites, focus stacking, and more. By learning how to use and apply these techniques intentionally, photographers can elevate their work and make the kinds of landscape photographs they've always wanted to make.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2023
Publisher: Rocky Nook

Even with the best of intentions, following all the tried-and-true rules of great landscape photography shooting in ideal light, ensuring a clear subject in the scene, and maximizing sharpness throughout the image, your photos may still fall flat. When compared to the stunning work you see online or in print, there seems to be something missing from your own images; they are a bit bland, while others' work is often inspiring, lively, and beautiful. So, what gives? The difference can often be found in the photographer's post-processing techniques in Lightroom Classic and Photoshop that they use to guide the viewer's eye and bring their images to life. This type of post-processing is not about fixing mistakes but is an essential part of the successful landscape photographer's contemporary workflow.

Photographer and author Ben Willmore has dedicated over 30 years to refining his own images and workflow, written more than a dozen books, and led photo workshops around the world. In total, he has taught more than 100,000 photographers in person, so he knows the questions, concerns, and frustrations that landscape photographers have. In this book, you will learn how to use Lightroom Classic and Photoshop to transform your captures into something you can truly be proud of. From shooting techniques that help you capture the most robust RAW file at the highest quality possible to developing your images in Lightroom Classic and Photoshop, Ben covers global and local adjustments, masking, selections, layers, color, luminance, sharpness, multi-image composites, focus stacking, and much more. Topics include:

Idealized color and color grading
Detail and sharpness
Separation and depth
Establishing balance
Creating compelling contrast
Leading the eye
Dodging and burning
Black and white.

By mastering these techniques, you will be able to take your landscape photography to the next level and create images that are truly captivating and inspiring. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced photographer, this book will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to take your work to the next level. So, why wait? Start exploring the world of Lightroom Classic and Photoshop today and discover the power of post-processing to bring your landscape photography to life!

Dimension: 229 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781681989891