EDITING Natural Light Portraits in Lightroom | Light and Airy Photography Tutorial

[@ChelseaNicole]

Hey guys! If you liked this tutorial here's a playlist I made with lots more Lightroom editing tutorials sharing different techniques for creating high-end, filmic light and airy images: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpO4f6ilq7OkbtU Happy editing! 🤗 XOXO

[@jusuras]

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[@randolfvibora5085]

I like the work flow and ofcourse I hit the subscribe button. 😊

[@robsenangote7954]

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[@KM-gi9ni]

I have spent *hundreds* on well-known preset packages trying to make my workflow more efficient and so far they all do a little too much to my images - which mine don’t need. Finally with your tutorials I know exactly what needs tweaking - way less than the very expensive presets I’ve purchased! I used your tricks on a recent shoot and it was exactly what I see on the back of my camera, which is exactly what I want. Thank you for your knowledge and skills Chelsea!

[@vocabularyoffood]

Possibly the most helpful tutorial that I have ever watched for making portraits bright and airy! Thank you so much.

[@annisolstage5047]

i love this tutorial! i am so glad I found your channel. Thank you so much!!!

[@stempipteenspc2221]

Since I subscribed to your channel, I discovered a whole new world. I found everything that I need and I'm so greatful to you Miss Chelsea. Send love from the Philippines 💗

[@lesliebarton5178]

How can you be so young and know so much?! I will be revisiting your videos often.

[@Annabellelinker]

This is by far the most helpful editing walkthrough I’ve ever watched

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks so much Annabelle! I'm so happy it was helpful 🤗

[@NewLayer]

This is so much different from how I normally edit! It’s great to learn how other people get different looks. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@mirandavandenberk786]

Thank you so much,I follow this step by step. Its look amazing on my pictures. You so kind sharing this❤

[@ChelseaNicole]

You're so welcome! I'm glad it's helpful! 💖

[@alejandroscarlata]

Thank you for your preset Chelsea!

[@ChelseaNicole]

You’re welcome! 🤗

[@anitap.3562]

Awesome tutorial. I usually hate watching tutorials, but yours are easy to follow. Thanks so much!!

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Anita!! :)

[@sirdervisvlog9858]

so informative getting hooked by your style of light and airy

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Dervis! 😊

[@smedz28]

the previous video and this one are probably the most useful tutorials i've come across on this style of shooting/editing

[@ChelseaNicole]

smedz28 - Thanks so much!!

[@lucindaflint9570]

So enjoy watching. Thanks Chelsea Nicole. Good info for all levels.

[@ChelseaNicole]

Aw, Thanks Lucinda! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! :) XO

[@markuswilliams9785]

I love this I love most that you don’t spend a lot of time on one image, you already know what you wanna go for and voilà lol spending to much time on a image I think you will get lost and “do to much” great video!

[@ChelseaNicole]

Haha, totally agree. Editing can easily become very time consuming, which isn’t always realistic workflow-wise. So glad you enjoyed this video! Thanks Markus! 🙏🏻😊

[@monicaaguinaga2660]

omg this was amazing! ive been editing in lightroom for 6 years and I learned a few tricks.

[@Toulzah]

Thanks Chelsea, this has literally curbed by recent frustration with getting edits to look the way I want them! I’m using some of these techniques but not quite as bright (so somewhere inbetween natural and this) to redefine my own style. I know in my head what I wanted my images to look like, but didn’t know how to achieve it until now! Thanks again

[@08nicoleella]

Thank you for this!

[@cstratag4946]

Please keep creating content! You’re great. Thank you!!

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks for the encouragement Cstrata! Took a little break, but I love creating content for you guys so def lots more coming! Btw, your waterfall proposal was epic! 🙌

[@gabutajaa6768]

Thank you so much for sharing❤

[@timetravelertales24]

nice job i will try this color tones on my photos

[@JackysDailyLife]

Thank you so much! I saw so many tutorials before and every look I saw was so unnatural. You show just so few steps to get that nice result! You made my day. :)

[@ChelseaNicole]

Aww thanks Jacky! This comment made MY day. :) I'm so happy my tutorial was helpful!

[@simonsmith8783]

Really nice to eat some new alternatives to editing work flow. Very useful

[@ChelseaNicole]

So glad you found it useful Simon! :)

[@ashtrals701]

Thank you for making a video that isn't so reliant on presets! I had a few photos with a light look to them already and wanted to make them even better. Your tutorial did exactly that! Definitely subscribed and will be checking out more of your content! :)

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Ashtrals!! :) Let me know if you have any requests for future vids!

[@cpinch73]

Great tutorial thank you

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Christopher! ♥

[@Mp3mahes]

Excellent Video. Thank you

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Mahesh! 🙂

[@samedayeditfilmsandtciphot1275]

Thanks for these techniques, which have become essential to making a living as a wedding photographer. Your expertise is great!

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Faith! Glad you enjoyed these tips! I can't wait to share more. :)

[@ludivinegilsoul3992]

thanks for this video! it s a big help for me :)

[@ChelseaNicole]

You're so welcome, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@xeler8r]

Amazing!!! Especially how you do the skin tones!

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks so much! :)

[@SchemeEvents]

Wow! I have a whole new appreciation for your editing time! Unbelievable. I will never understand all those terms, but if you ever do a video tutorial on iPhone photos I would be all eyes and ears! Haha

[@ChelseaNicole]

Haha, thanks Tara! This was a quick editing workflow too. 😘 I’ll add the iPhone suggestion to my list of ideas! I’ve actually been thinking about doing an apps video.

[@WilsonKowaleski]

Fantastic thanks for your time, effort, and energy on this. Likewise thanks for sharing!

[@InosukeHash]

Incredible!

[@arcanefilms9380]

Do you have any tutorials on how to make those creamy lens flares you showed in the beginning photos? Thanks!

[@kathychaos8682]

Thank you for this video and the preset! I'd like to see more videos like this one, very helpful of you telling us how much is too much and why you are adjusting certain settings. Keep it up, I'm excited to learn more. Thank you!

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Kathy! I’ll definitely make more vids like this one. Anything specific I should cover? Let me know! :)

[@kathychaos8682]

It really helps to have the before and after pictures. Personally, I prefer to see creative edits on humans and maybe animals, and some travel images, you know everyday stuff. I would love to see how you could take a regular iphone pic (i have plenty to share, LOL) and turn it into a DSLR image by editing it in LR. Also, it really helps when you tell us your vision for the image or what you are trying to achieve like you did in this video (lighter skin, weird shadows, better coloring, etc). This way you can take us thru your steps of getting there- you did a great job in this video and I feel like you already know what I just said.

[@CALLMEaKiNG1]

You're super dope for this!!! Tha I you I have a lot a clients that love this look, but I had a hard time trying to pull it off! Love you

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Akeem!! 🤗 Hope this video helped you achieve the look you wanted!

[@abdooubach]

Best tutorial i've ever seen

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Abdou!!

[@brittanyward9647]

This is amazing and SO helpful. Thank you and please post more!

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Brittany! I’m so happy it was helpful! And going to be posting LOTS more in 2018. Send any questions or video requests my way. :)

[@brittanyward9647]

Chelsea Nicole Photography Can’t wait! Maybe a video on the mobile Lightroom app and how you can achieve similar results to the desktop version for those folks on the go ?

[@ChelseaNicole]

I LOVE this idea Brittany. :) I'm loving the new Lightroom mobile app!

[@Ressimage]

great color tone!!!

[@michelejones3049]

Thanks. Learn't a lot and it was really helpful.

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Michele! Happy it was helpful. :)

[@AscendantNomad]

Brilliant. As a video guy myself branching into photography, this kind of detail and breakdown of Lightroom is really fantastic. The final turned out really beautiful too. Subbed.

[@escuelacerogrados]

You are such a great teacher... can you share with me (if possible) the raw picture to practice what you did?

[@mariahelenabernarda7076]

Hi Chelsea. You are amazing! I would love to get those presets.

[@mackysanandres580]

This is what I'm looking for. Thank you :)

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Machy! Happy it helped :)

[@viktoriatschernenko]

thank you so much for this video!

[@ChelseaNicole]

You're so welcome! :)

[@valentynaryan3335]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This tutorial made my day!

[@ChelseaNicole]

So happy you liked it Valentyna! :)

[@darciterry2333]

Love this, Can't wait for more editing videos :)

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Darci! Let me know if you have any requests! I have a new one coming in a couple weeks & can't wait to share more. :)

[@krg3604]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks.

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Keith!

[@tedanthonytarona8355]

As soon as I saw this video, I immediately liked it! I also subscribed. Thank you!

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks so much Ted!! Glad you liked it! I’m looking forward to making more like this. :)

[@ritabarreiros1]

Thank you!! This was super helpful xx

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Rita! :) XO

[@lgrayespilates]

In the skin softening section, there was no mention of what brush was used. Or was there a different setting to use?

[@GentryGamingHD]

I’m new to photography so I really appreciate this. Thank you!!!

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Charles! I’m so happy it was helpful. :)

[@jenbrooker2554]

Thank you! Great tutorial!

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Jen! :)

[@kurtyphotography7959]

Thank you so much for sharing! I've been looking for a tutorial like this for a long time. Your editing method is awesome!

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Kurty!! I'm so happy it was helpful! :)

[@series7thevlog]

Awesome

[@fndbiscain]

Great vídeo, I just got a nice result in a similar picture I have!!! Thanks very much.

[@ChelseaNicole]

That’s amazing!! 😃 🙌🏻 so happy my video helped!

[@ingridschnader1231]

This is great! Thanks so much.

[@ChelseaNicole]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching! :)

[@mrzacvaughn5921]

Try increasing the saturation all the way, then adjusting the WB before you do anything else. (then bring the saturation back down obviously)

[@chanysandel5280]

Thanx for sharing..loved it

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Chany! :)

[@SoundArtsOnline]

Amazing video. Thank you so much!

[@tami_zee]

really love this tutorial! I am gonna try it now, thanks!

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Tamara! Would love to hear how it works out for you. :)

[@MariaMunoz-rz1nz]

Amazing tutorial! Thank you!!!

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Maria!! :)

[@getnull]

great tutorial! thumbs up. one question. what would be the best white balance when shooting wedding and use this kind of color grading? thank you so much! 😘

[@davidnle]

love it.. thanks

[@sallygo7984]

which brush did you use to soften the skin? thank you amazing style

[@exrobert211]

Do you use a Sony? Great tutorial.

[@TheShawnsmith10]

This was a GOOOOOOOD tutorial! Very nice

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Shawn! :)

[@axisimagery3198]

Great video!!

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Axis!

[@elielc2431]

Awesome tutorial, Love itl!! gotta try out!! =) ...2 questions: 1. Why I did't get the presets? 2. there is a bit of chromatic aberration in her veil, if you remove it, will the photo be affected ? Thanks a lot for this amazing tutorial once again!

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Eliel!! Glad you enjoyed the video! 😊 1. Did you end up getting my Lightroom preset? It can a take a few minutes to come through, or may have also gone to promotions folder. If it still hasn’t come, just shoot me an email and I’ll make sure you get it! :) 2. I wanted to kept this video quick and super focused on how I create light & airy style images. But I would remove the CA (and a couple other subtle micro m-tweaks) to put the finishing touches on this photo. I def plan to do more editing videos, so I’ll be sure to touch on that in future!

[@kathysimindinger8753]

Great video. I love your instructions. Thank you

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Kathy! :)

[@monicab28]

What did you use for the skin softening?

[@MarkHunter-j5o]

nice, do you take private photo retouching work?

[@garretthandwork5440]

Do you shoot using Kelvin? Does shooting with a higher kelvin help make this preset work better? I noticed your photos SOOC seemed to have warmer skin tones. What sort of metering mode do you use? Thanks so much! This is so helpful!

[@ChelseaNicole]

Hey Garrett! Yes - I shoot all manual in RAW - including white balance which I'll dial based on what I plan to do later. For a lot of areas in photography (still life, landscapes, etc) shooting flatter allows you more flexibility - except when working with in skin tones. If you shoot to cool it can be hard to artificially introduce that natural ‘warmth’ back into the skin tones, so I do tend to shoot a slightly on the warmer side. But at the same time - you don't want to shoot TOO overly warm where you're blowing out any of your RGB channels, since there's no recovering from that even in RAW. It’s good to strike a nice balance based on the end result you want (and retaining all the image data), then you can dial things in to be perfect in post. Glad you liked the video!! Hope this helps! 😊

[@jdoud6]

Are you using your 85mm lens in this shot? Sorry if you already mentioned this!

[@ChelseaNicole]

Hey Jdoud! Yep! This was taken with a Nikon 85mm 1.4 :)

[@jlo5134]

Love your work! Do you have more presets, whether free or for sale?

[@srmoscat]

Thank you!!!!!

[@ClaudiaGoodwin]

Can you post a video about how you set up your camera for a shoot? (:

[@ChelseaNicole]

Love this video idea Claudia. :) To clarify - Do you mean how I clean, prep and pack my camera + gear before a shoot, or more-so the general settings I use, etc.?

[@DianeCrystal]

This is so beautiful!! Thank you✨🙌

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks girl!! 🤗💕

[@rahmakareem4888]

Awwwwsoooome 😍😍😍

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thank you!! 🤗❤️

[@David-qw8lb]

Thank you for sharing. It helped me really a lot :)

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks David! So great hearing it helped! :)

[@woox200sx]

What is the shutter speed so high? Wouldn’t you be better off shooting at a lower ISO and shutter speed so you could have more dynamic range?

[@Risa846]

Speechless. I love your work 😍😇😇 GBU.

[@ChelseaNicole]

Aww thanks so much Risadaroi 🤗❤

[@amberlewis5484]

This is gorgeous! nicely done

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks so much Amber! :)

[@taraliesandon7250]

Hi Chelsea, The link for the preset said it cannot be found. Is there still a way to receive it? Thanks!

[@dagmaradrza6552]

This is realy good! I must try :)

[@ElizabethTaylorxo]

What kelvin do you shoot at?

[@west4coast77]

Nicely done. Great work and thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Ken! :)

[@begosanchezfotografia9304]

Hi there, nice video!!!....Just one question...At minute 08:36 how do you reach that menu to select SOFT SKIN?......Thanks.

[@RyanReynolds89]

it's a brush preset, so you have to have the brush menu open first

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Begoña! To get the Soften Skin brush: Click the Brush icon in the upper right to open the brush menu, then Click where it says 'Effect: ' and change to 'Soften Skin' -- this will give you the built in settings that you can then tweak & play with. :)

[@jerwillebonita4774]

nice... ill try that tactics//...

[@Alex-vt1ni]

amazing editing ...Nicole you editing only lightroom.. ?

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Alexandr! The majority of my photos are edited in Lightroom, but I also use Photoshop on select photos for finishing touches.

[@alenasuprun8870]

Would it be possible to do these edits on a tablet

[@t.b2923]

Is lightroom on your phone different than on a computer? I dont remember seeing all these features on my phone app.

[@jordanzfarris]

I love your editing so much! I have a question in regards to the preset download. Is it only for Lightroom CC? I'd like to use it in Adobe Lightroom!

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Jordan! The preset was actually made in Lightroom Classic, but I recently updated it to work across all versions including Lightroom CC and mobile as well. :)

[@alvarob17]

Thanks for the vid Chelsea! Question, when you did the split toning for the shadows,any particular color that you choose? Also, like several people in the comments, I did not receive an email regarding the preset for download. Thanks again!

[@ChelseaNicole]

Hey Alvaro! Happy you enjoyed the video! For split-tone I generally use an rusty-orange color for shadows. The specific color is also built into my import preset. :) Some people were having trouble with the preset, so I sent out an email earlier this week with a new link (and also updated version!) If you still have any trouble just shoot me an email and I'll make sure you get it!

[@lexiehaslem1809]

@@ChelseaNicole I still can't get it to email to me and would LOVE IT. My email is [e-mail]. I subscribed several times trying to get it (:

[@mikmiklicayan4483]

Do you use nd filters?

[@ruveydademirci8625]

Hi Chelsea, do you take your photos always dark and edit in lightroom? If not, which of them do you take dark? Thanks. Full and very teaching video ever, liked it by the way.

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Rüveyda! It depends on the particular image - but whenever there's highlight details (ex: sky, white dress, flowers, etc.) I want to retain I'll underexpose/expose for the highlights. With digital photography shooting in RAW format retains detail in the shadows, but still loose detail in the brightest parts of your image. Because of this it's better to expose for the whites/highlights to have all the digital information you can then level out in post production. Film photography is the opposite: It's near impossible to blow out highlights with film, and instead it looses detail in the shadows causing a muddy look if underexposed. This is why for film photography you tend to want to overexpose for the best skin tones. I think this tends to cause a lot of confusion in the photography world since you'll hear differing advice on how to expose, but it's super dependent on your gear + what you're shooting. Hope this is helpful. :) XO

[@michivanhalen7086]

Why do you use iso 320 when your shutter speed is this high?

[@llamarvasquez1803]

Awesome tutorial beautiful image!

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Llamar! :)

[@sols9449]

Hi Chloe! Great video. Need to ask you. The before pictures that you lined up. We’re all of these Raw images from the Nikon D4? I loved the skin tones!

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Sol! And yes, those were shot RAW straight from the Nikon D4. :)

[@samanthalassig5130]

Gorgeous! Is the preset still available?

[@ChelseaNicole]

Thanks Samantha! And yes, I still have my preset available to everyone for free. :) Here's a link: bit.ly/2mdmAcS

[@samanthalassig5130]

Chelsea Nicole Photography thank you! For some reason it wouldn’t pull up but it finally did

[@SteffEdwards]

Chelsea Nicole Photography is this preset for mobile as well or just desktop?

[@99secondsTrip]

thank you for this