3 EASY WAYS to EDIT EPIC PORTRAITS in Lightroom

[@TheLucyMartin]

HEY - so I actually meant to mention this in the video and now I just re-watched it and realized I didn't and it was kind of important. I actually picked a photo that was slightly soft to use in the edit - I wanted to show that you could still save a soft portrait if you had to. Obviously you always want to aim to get the focus perfect in camera, but yeah I though it'd be interesting to show fixing that element. SORRY I totally forgot to mention that in the actual video, but hopefully this gives some context 😬

[@jimmyrebello3680]

The idea you gave is important scaling ( - +) depends diffrently on every photo

[@cristianitsirc6830]

Nice save Lucy :)

[@GABRIEL_CRAFT]

Hi! This was definitely useful! I loved the simple edit style and the way you explained it!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@PiyushMalviya007]

Mam U Look Like Ygritte From Game Of Thrones

[@Dacommenta]

Yeh I definitely understood the context of your video. Thanks

[@Culpeppb]

Auto mask smoothing trick just blew my mind..... 0_0!!

[@TheLucyMartin]

Legit one of my FAV tricks in Lr 😎

[@pianoaaron93]

Bret Culpepper SAAME!

[@donaldlipsettii6437]

Absolutely...I just moved to Lightroom/Photoshop about 8 months ago (after many years of Paintshop Pro) and this is the first video that called out auto mask...game changer. Thanks Lucy!

[@DUBnRUM]

Great tutorial, simple solid workflow but for the love of God, use an image that the eyes and lips are in focus. Not the hair sticking out to the side 😬🤘🏻

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Dude, you're sooooo good at tutorials!!!!!

[@TheLucyMartin]

Dude, thanks! You’re so good at videos, reviews, tutorials... and most importantly having WAY TOO MANY BAGS ☺️

[@SidneyDiongzon]

@@TheLucyMartin HAHA! Yes, I'm a camera bag junkie...don't look at me I'm a monster!

[@AlfyTavarez]

You convince me with this video at the end to suscribe when you said ¿Why you don’t suscribe? (Lolz) I just did it. Thanks for this very helpful info.

[@LizziePeirce]

Great tips Lucy! Can you do another tutorial if we want ghost skin like yours? Thanks 🤗

[@TheLucyMartin]

LAWL okay, here's the super secret tip. Live in a super cold area, hate the cold, stay inside. Never see the light of day or the sun. Become a vampire :)

[@hardheady]

simple short videos , concrete steps, quick edit - and that's why I like you! these are all the things that make me return to you for more tips

[@TheLucyMartin]

Thanks so much Natalia, you made me smile. This is exactly what I try to do so it makes me happy to hear that ☺️

[@DisHappah]

She said "hella". So she from California! :)

[@joshzaring]

Spicy thumbnail Lucy! Great video. I find that if you sharpen the hair, just slightly, it frames the face nicely too. Depends on the image, obviously works best on long hair and I usually do the sharpening via high pass in photoshop.

[@TheLucyMartin]

Thanks Josh! Always nice to get a good thumbnail 🤓 I totally agree on sharpening up the shot, adds a lot of depth and texture to the image 👌

[@michaelmillions25]

4:30

[@michaelmillions25]

Works like a charm

[@gibsonetal1]

Lucy, your editing videos are all very well done. My wife (also a photographer) and I find them very helpful. Thank you. In your last video on the XT3 (which I own and find excellent), you asked for recommendations on whether you should do more gear reviews. Someone last week commented that there are already a ton of gear reviewers on KZbin, hinting that you should stay in your niche. I both agree and disagree with that. First, you have an excellent set of Lightroom videos (please keep them coming!), and I am looking forward to when you start doing Photoshop as well. However, I sometimes worry you may eventually run out of "editing" material for new videos. To negate that potential problem, you may want to start doing more equipment reviews to broaden out your channel and content. My only concrete suggestion is to do reviews on items you truly love (or perhaps really dislike, but this requires care). Your current work is very genuine, that's why people like it. You need to keep that. Best Regards, Tim

[@TheLucyMartin]

Hi Tim, thanks so much for your thoughts on this. I sometimes get a little overwhelmed with all the potential ways to go with this channel, and I agree with you that I don't want to get sort of stuck doing just one thing and basically run out of ideas. I really appreciate your insight on the review videos, because I do think it's a space where really well-thought out honest reviews would be helpful for people. As you mentioned, I think it's going to be about finding a balance as I go forward. I would really like to expand the channel and topics in terms of material. I'm thinking mixing in reviews, tutorials, and perhaps some more business focused videos to really round of the channel. We'll see how it goes! Thanks for the insight and the great thoughts on taking the channel forward, I really does help 😊

[@thekirtfox]

Hi, I was wondering if you could help. I've been trying the automask brush since yesterday, trying to get it to select just the skin of my subject. However no matter what I do it just doesnt seem to work. It will just select everything under the brush regardless. I tried using the range option to see if I could get to cooperate that way. It kind of does kind of doesnt. I'll still have to manually brush over the skin, and then it'll go "welp forget this, I'm out!" And start masking colours that are nowhere near the skin tone (I.e. everything). It's been driving me nuts. And whenever I search to see what's going on, all I get is people saying "oh just press the automask toggle and you're done". But it doesn't seem to be working for me.

[@bobkrueger194]

I am new to Lightroom and have watched a ton of videos. You are, by far, the best at tutorials. I love the way you talk through each step and make it so that it is easy to follow along with what you are doing. I also love that you don't over process images. Truer to life! Be safe and healthy Lucy. Btw...love your name too!

[@RoxanaSnedeker]

I love it, I didn't know about the brush-auto mask trick but will use it for sure now, it saves time for sure. Great tutorial!

[@TheLucyMartin]

Thanks Roxana! I love that little trick 🤓

[@kimjong-un464]

*Hey Lucy.... Thank you for your tips... But can you do a same video for iPad or Mobile version.*

[@jayleon07]

While you have pale skin issues your side of the world, I'm having to deal with foliage affecting the skin...

[@rachellevance]

Great video! You’re my favorite LR expert and I love your teaching style 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@hurleygreen927]

Thanks for taking us back to Lightroom portrait ediiting basics! Quick Question: When or if do you hit the Auto Tone button? I find myself using that as a starting point..is that good or bad? Keep up the great work! HG

[@aniquewaseem6259]

Liked and subscribed. But very good presentation explained in a beautiful manner. Good job

[@raquelt7723]

Thank you Lucy, Could you also do a video on portraits where the subject always photographs red. My family always looks super red in every photo and so I need to fix every single picture for that. What is the best way for me to do that. thanks so much!!!

[@ChrisShawCDS]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you so much! Just completed the editing of a portrait of my children for their Grandmother. :)

[@TheLucyMartin]

Aw that’s so cute! Glad this could help ☺️

[@brumblebuffin11]

Thanks, Lucy, for this. NOT a criticism or useless nitpick here, but I was wondering if in this photo, would your advice be to also whiten the left corner of your left eye a bit?

[@leeboddington4978]

So very helpful, awesome tips and thank you so much... new subscriber :)

[@zachnolan4079]

Most excellent video, thanks again! As for the "softness" of your image, no worries here as I choose to focus on the intent of the tutorial :) and the satisfaction of my learning curve

[@TheLucyMartin]

Thanks so much Zach. I feel super silly that I didn’t mention why I picked a bit of soft photo in the video but hopefully people will understand. Thanks for the nice comment about it ☺️

[@6rimR3ap3r]

Great tutorial. But it looks like the focus during that shot was a little off the eye, more the hair, right?

[@TheLucyMartin]

yeah so I actually meant to mention this in the video and now I just re-watched it and realized I didn't and it was kind of important because I actually picked a photo that was slightly soft - I wanted to show how you could still save it if you HAD to. Obviously you always want to just get the focus perfect, but yeah I though it'd be interesting to show fixing that element. Think I'm going to have to figure out how to add a note to this now, because I meant to say that in the video 😬

[@marizethpires5129]

Como queria entender perfeitamente o idioma para pegar todas as dicas, pois mesmo sem entender direito já foi bom. How I wanted to perfectly understand the language to get all the tips, because even without understanding it right it was good.

[@scottofthenorth4821]

Another Great Tutorial. Epic portraits are the best 🔥 Keep up the great videos 👍

[@TheLucyMartin]

wooo

[@projectsmd7788]

Thank you for the tutorial 😀😀

[@Tobehonest_1]

I’ve been smoothing the long way, thanks for teaching me the right way

[@Royh224]

ok ok I hit subscribe, I am subscribed now please don't hurt me haha

[@studio24frame]

Awesome toturial, Love from IRAN

[@DisHappah]

she said "hella" now i know she's from the bay area. hella, obvious. :)

[@dat2ra]

She's hella Canadian.

[@goldstreamfilm]

Very good tutorial. thanks:)

[@osasthewave]

Yooo why do you not link your gear in the desc. Could generate some income and all... Bless

[@destinationasia7999]

a huge thanks lucy from canggu bali

[@abas1r]

Awesome video, thank you xx

[@naturalsr405]

Love your vids! Simple and easy to understand!

[@TheLucyMartin]

That's the goal. Thanks for watching Matthew :)

[@denizkendirci]

i really enjoy watching your tutorial videos even when they are about something i already know. because you know what you are talking about, your vids are straight to the point, and your voice is pleasant. thank you very much.

[@TheLucyMartin]

Thanks for the kind words Deniz! I always try to keep everything to the point, glad you like them :)

[@dlovisuals]

Dope video Lucy! Always enjoy watching your videos because it helps me remember the basics (since I looove to shoot without paying too much attention sometimes). Also what’s your favorite starter Pokémon?

[@demonmech]

You should definitely make a video on what inspires you to get out there and shoot photos! Spread some of that inspiration to us lazy folk :D

[@TheLucyMartin]

haha I should make that just to inspire me right about now. It's winter in Canada and I HATE going out in the cold. Maybe something on organizing more indoor shoots to keep that passion going. Thanks for watching Jeff :)

[@demonmech]

@@TheLucyMartin Yes! Indoor shots with hot coco, marshmallows and a doggo wearing a sweater (preferably something floofy!)

[@y.mercier6273]

Friends: you look pale, are you sick? Me a very pale person: no, I'm a ghost 👻

[@TheLucyMartin]

haha this is exactly what I say all the time!

[@Jorge33226]

"Welcome, beautiful people". she s a Manson fan

[@silverlight8368]

Thank you so much Lucy .. I have followed all your lessons and benefited a lot. I have a query if possible. Is there a way to get a portrait picture of RAW to practice more and more? THANX..

[@naoirom]

Nice way...BTW u r very beautiful n very clean

[@Theteslamodel3owner]

wow your lighting is amazing for this video

[@brickbrow]

I lost my sh*t when you dropped the auto-mask all skin tool. YOU SAVED ME HOURS OF SKIN RETOUCHING. Subscribing!

[@EditorBelal]

nice

[@dregoezable]

I love your videos im late to your channel you really helped me out. And i love your usage of the word "Hella" thats bay area slang 💯💯

[@arvindporus]

How to batch process 100s of photos with correct exposure?

[@esaurnberg1651]

"hey beautiful people, heres some tips to make you look better" :DD

[@Nasrmsaleh]

3:09 eyes are out of focus?

[@master_sardu]

thanks for the tips.

[@AznKenshin]

Hi Lucy! Question - for the eye retouch part, why didn't you do Exposure, Clarity, and Blacks adjustment with one brush? Just wondering your reasons behind two separate brushes.

[@magyar5615]

So happy I found your channel, great explanations, makes sense, no ridiculous male ego feeding here, thank god, anyway, I appreciate what you are doing, and am learning a lot. Hoping more photographers and creatives find your channel ... focused and smart videos, yet funny without, again the ego. Thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Itc100]

سبسكرايبد ابشري ، كفو

[@Mhike-m2x]

Subscribed. Go Canadian!

[@BICHPHUONGVO7475]

you are toooo attractive

[@oamyway975]

👍👍👍👍 🧡💚💛🧡 😊😊😊😊 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@olivierroca1378]

Thanks Lucy for this tutorial, a nice way to retouch with lightroom, very helpful !

[@TheLucyMartin]

Thanks for the kind word Olivier :)

[@Tobehonest_1]

What button do you press for before and after please?

[@thekirtfox]

I'm a beginner...I've been using the brush to individually go over all the exposed skin to soften. I've looked up tutorials in the past to see how the heck I can make this easier. ...never once has anyone mentioned the auto mask. I feel like such a moron putting SO MUCH effort in when that was there. Haven't had time to try it, but I will as soon as I get home. Thank you so much for bringing that option up!!

[@Diablist]

if we are beatiful people then what are you angel :D ?

[@karentharlay3576]

Thankyou friend

[@garywakeley]

Very good Lucy Martin. I saw your comment regarding the soft image, useful tips regarding the eyes to rescue it. As a real bonus your accent doesn't grate either ( Canadian rather than USA) :) Subscribed!

[@ArmanShaikh-gp1bi]

thanks i am learning a lot

[@Coach-Kareem]

You are Great 😚

[@edrewong2480]

I can’t believe that I just found your videos! You are great! Thanks you. I just subbed! Keep it going Lucy!

[@jimmyrebello3680]

What i do when u click lucy's video... Hit download hit like and this comment 😉 thankyou

[@TheLucyMartin]

You're the best! Thanks Jimmy :)

[@jimmyrebello3680]

@@TheLucyMartin I'm into event photography mostly at night time, so using flash i sometime gets harsh or over expo photos how do i retouch them and bring back to normal

[@Jay-fq8uz]

Slight lower black but raises it lol

[@challasmilly7285]

Please mention in video about editing

[@dintots]

As always great video! 🙌🏼

[@TheLucyMartin]

Thanks for the 🙌

[@creativemindloveworks]

where is the link to the other video please ??

[@motopreserve]

Maybe you've covered this before - but can you tell me how you did (quick key???) the before/after when you finished up in the Basic section adjustments? Thanks for another great Lightroom video!

[@TheLucyMartin]

Yup, it's the / key. Super easy, I probably do that before/after look a hundred times an edit haha. I also have a video all about keyboard shortcuts in Lightroom :)

[@motopreserve]

@@TheLucyMartin Thanks so much - and I'll also check out the other vid for the other gems :)

[@nasroullahdinally5140]

Hello beautiful Lucy. I really like your tutorials , simple and to the point.Keep it up....really like that softening technique..I don't PS that often.Most of my workflow is done in LR. Looking forward to the next one.

[@coolhand67]

Liked and subscribed, thanks for some really great tips and not drawing the video out to 25 minutes 🙂👍🏼

[@pearce1984]

Wow very helpful video thank you so much. As an amateur portrait photographer I really appreciate it. Also you look sooo beautiful on that picture :-)

[@mitroboomin2492]

that auto mask trick is amazing !!!

[@punitgujral4293]

Can we do it on a older version of lightroom?

[@NitroBlaze2023]

This is when you immediately tap on the video - thumbnail ❤️. Quality content.

[@TheLucyMartin]

Thanks so much Shafat! I'm trying to set up my thumbnail game :)

[@NitroBlaze2023]

@@TheLucyMartin good going. I really enjoy your Lightroom tutorials ❤️

[@RockLakeMama]

Hi Lucy, Thanks for this video! I only just discovered your channel! I have a question that is slightly off-topic, but I'm really hoping you can help. I've asked many photographers if they could help me figure out how to deal with focus breathing when they are focus stacking multiple images in post processing. No one seems to know how. Do you know how to deal with the different focal lengths (due to the focus breathing of the lens) when lining the images up so that all the objects are the same size in post-processing? Because of the slightly different focal lengths, the sizes of the objects in each pic are also slightly altered from image to image. I'm at a loss. If you know how, I'd love to see you do a video that can walk us through how to deal with it. Thanks so much for any help you can provide!

[@mroblige1018]

Make sure skin tone is perfect. .... Edits tone of the pale girl in the tutorial 😂😂😂😂. More melanin is needed

[@janes1138]

Why not subscribe?

[@omerminer89]

can we use camera raw as they are same software cores

[@DiviPhotos]

Great video

[@Featinwe]

You can use range mask to easily pop-out the eye reflections without bothering with precise brush - it's very powerful tool!

[@9rider11]

What camera did you use?

[@ikhwan83]

Youre beautiful... 🤗

[@Reviveftp]

Auto mask was genious

[@americacoast2coast]

Auto masking function is awesome. ALso liked how careful you are about the eyes.

[@Aarzoostudio-df5pz]

you are so pretty.

[@XxXnonameAsDXxX]

BRUH your face is out of focus.

[@Khalil_1191]

Nice edit and Nicest editor

[@BertramMooreIII]

Love the video can't get the auto mask to work...select the skin and just leaves a mask in the circle of the brush. ugh

[@k20z3a]

Amazing vid! All you vids are super helpful. Just starting photography and you have been my number one goto for edits. Thank you and keep it up!!

[@TheLucyMartin]

That makes me super happy to hear! Good luck on your photography journey - when you're just starting sometimes things can get a bit overwhelming but stick at it. Everyone starts to click eventually :)

[@k20z3a]

Thank you so much i really appreciate that! It is definitely a lot to take in but thats what i like about your videos, you make them very easy to comprehend. Once again thank you! @@TheLucyMartin

[@old4004]

Thank you, Lucy...........you cram a lot of teaching into a short video!

[@davidsipka61]

Daym she is super cute

[@VGMrawk]

Wow

[@timelesscreations777]

I'm a pro with Lightroom. I just wanted to check out some videos to see what other people were doing. I really love your style and techniques. You're so cute too..

[@julioceliss6935]

💘

[@hotjazzbaby]

Thanks a lot!