How I Compose, Capture, Edit & Print

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Good composition in woodland photography can often be complicated and challenging, so I thought it would be useful to talk through one of my recent photos from a local woodland and give some tips along the way. I then complete the process by going through my photo editing process in Adobe Lightroom and finally printing the image on some Fotospeed matt paper.
As I mentioned, Meg has been very well so we've not been out much in recent weeks. She had a lump removed from her leg which thankfully turned out to be a benign tumour. She's now fully recovered, happy and loving life again :-). We're looking forward to a lot more photography and filming as we transition into autumn!
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[@kimberleyhutchinson4714]

I feel like this video changed my life. it answered quite a few little questions for me that added up in a big way. good job.

[@martinhall2593]

As ever so much love and enthusiasm is shown, which produces a wonderful composition which most of us probably never see. Excellent detailed video from start to finish. As ever my wife send her best wishes to Meg, a video without her is just not a Simon Baxter Video. Made my day watching this, thank you.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thank you very much, Martin :-)

[@steverandles4919]

As someone who is new to woodland photography, it is great to watch your process from start to finish. It was interesting to see how you develop your image in lightroom and the final print looks superb. You are an inspiration Simon.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thank you very much, Stephen!

[@p.i.e.1270]

Who said you have to sit and close your eyes to meditate. This whole process of yours seems very spiritual to me.

[@m.s.g1890]

You got just ONE thing wrong, Simon, that seeing the editing can be a bit boring... For me at least, that is the absolutely most exciting part bar none. Totally invaluable. I could watch it all day long! Lovely photo as always. Cheers!

[@desgardner7169]

Thats what I call a good learning curve for anybody who is interested in photography, no matter how advanced you are there is something in this video lesson for everybody. I see many photography video's on here and most are very enjoyable, but to see a somebody do a shoot from start to finish. I often wonder about some photographers whether they actually print any of their pictures at all, which seems a pointless exercise. Well done Simon, that was most enjoyable...

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Much appreciated, Des. Thank you :-)

[@krzysztof.mikulski]

Hi Simon I am a big fan of your photography and volg which you present here. I see that Joe Cornish has a big impact on your photography and the entire creative process. You have to learn from the best. greetings and waiting for the next episode. Christopher

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thank you. He was certainly a big influence in the beginning and I very much enjoy our outings and conversations. These days I try to carve my own path to ensure I'm true to my own vision :)

[@krzysztof.mikulski]

@@SimonBaxterPhotography Of course, your photography is one of a kind, I have been observing it since your first episode on KZbin, and that is why I respect you very much and I watch your videos with great attention (despite my poor English). You yourself are an inspiration to many many people. Thank you Simon

[@dfreitas853]

Outstanding video!! A Simon Baxter creation from start to finish is a whole lot of insightful information. Best 20 min education I ever received. Thanks, really enjoyed it and so great to see Meg back out in the field!!!!!!!

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thank you very much :-)

[@paulasimson4939]

This was a masterclass in landscape photography, thank you.

[@doihavetoanswerthatwilt1897]

Very sorry to hear that Meg hasn't been well. So glad to see you both back. Thank you for the editing info. Beautiful image. Looking forward to more videos.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks :-)

[@tompetersphotography]

Fantastic video Simon, brilliant vlog and amazing composition. So nice to see your thought process from start to finish! Hope Meg is all well!

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thank you very much! Meg is 100% now :-)

[@michelebullock9867]

Simon-- Thanks again for the education from start to finish. Composition is challenging for me and this helps greatly and is saved to my library. Glad I stayed to the end to see Meg chomping away and dashing toward camera. Made me laugh! Thanks also for the recurring planet health awareness focus as well. Best to you and your loved ones for health and happiness!

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks, Michele! Glad it was enjoyable and useful. Thanks again and all the best :)

[@chrisgrievephoto]

It’s great to see you and Meg back out in the forest. Thank you for sharing your thought processes from beginning to end - I learn so much every time I tune in.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thanks, Chris :-)

[@AnVoPhotography]

Excellent video. Thank you so much. I don’t find editing videos boring at all and I enjoyed watching you create the final result. Glad Meg is well again.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Than you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@davidnassur7202]

So happy Meg is well and thank you for another great video.

[@fafnorcal]

A bit longer run time but fully worthwhile. Thank you for sharing this with us. Do hope that Meg makes a complete recovery from whatever has been bothering. Her energy seemed a bit lower in this video.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thank you. She is fully recovered but she had to be on the leash near the photo location because of a nearby drop :)

[@seantuck]

Great episode mate. Lovely start to a Sat morn.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Cheers buddy! Much appreciated :)

[@derekbell-jack9929]

another cracking video simon,really enjoyed your editing and what you do to stamp your very own style.thank you for letting us see this.look forward to seeing more video's like this again,great develpment of your channel to include this.thank you.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thanks, Derek. Pleased you enjoyed it :-)

[@mikejohanson7443]

Your videos are so inspiring and make me want to into the woodlands in my local area of British Columbia. keep inspiring and keep producing the long beginning to end videos.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thank you very much, Mike :-)

[@JoDaniels]

The way you practice Woodland photography is unique and very inspiring. With your shared knowledge in mind it is always motivated to go out and capture the best possible woodland image. Thanks Simon, looking forward to your next videos.

[@andrewherbert9938]

Great stuff Simon , very much enjoyed that . Nice to see that Meg is ok . Lovely print

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thank you, Andrew :-)

[@warrenswales5693]

Thanks for sharing these insights Simon. Enjoy the understated style your bring to your images and channel and how you stay true to your principles. 👏

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thanks, Warren. Much appreciated.

[@Bazzo61]

Great to have both you and Meg back. Really interesting video. Always wondered how you managed to get that unique atmospheric look to your photos. Beautiful.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thanks, Barry :-)

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

I normally switch off straight away when we sit in the classroom NOT because I don’t want to learn but because I just can’t take it in and remember stuff. On this time I sat through your hole video love your work some of if not the best forest work out there amazing

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks, Paul! Glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@robertstephens1868]

Many thanks, Simon, for sharing your video, together with your very helpful commentary.

[@WilliamLesourd]

Thanks for showing your editing process, and glad to see you and Meg back.

[@HRRGA]

It's always great to see how close to the final print you get the raw file in camera with only the most subtle edits in Lightroom. Inspirational as always!

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks, Holger. Hope to have a bottle for you next month :-)

[@HRRGA]

@@SimonBaxterPhotography Sounds great! Maybe I should bring a bottle of finest Single Malt in exchange... (to be enjoyed with a piece of delicious stollen)

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

@@HRRGA Haha, perfect! If Tesco have stollen then I'll buy some on my way up :)

[@HRRGA]

@@SimonBaxterPhotography : )

[@sanclewphotographic]

Superb video, no-one does woodland better than you.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Much appreciated, Colin :-)

[@chrisburgess9919]

Another great video Simon. Please keep these coming, informative and full of plenty learning points. 👍

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thank you, Chris!

[@iandi8898]

I learnt so much from this video. It is amazing Simon. Many thanks

[@lindefraser9148]

An exceptional tutorial! I so enjoyed seeing the entire process from the envision to the print. Thank you Simon and love to Meg. Be well.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks, as always, Linde :)

[@alistaircassidy]

Another fantastic video. Editing videos are not boring though. I have always thought that there was some form of black magic in your editing so it is nice to see it from start to finish and what great results!

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thanks, Alistair. No black magic :) In fact, there was more editing in this shot than most of my images.

[@TheycallmeWade]

Great idea with the drink bottles, you respect nature so much 👍🏽

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks. It's the gift we need to give back to :-)

[@TheCCMasterChief]

Fantastic work, Simon!

[@simonturnbullphotography]

Lots of nuggets there to take away, good stuff 👍

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Cheers, Simon!

[@howardrankin7119]

Very informative and stimulating to see the whole journey from scouting to print ...more like that please!

[@gator353535]

Great video. The difference between the image taken and the original is unbelievable. A shot of some tree to a beautiful image. Excellent and thanks

[@FakeNews_Ignored]

Always looking forward to your videos. Glad you are back and Meg is doing well. Super another video. 👍👍👍👍

[@matsfotografi]

Oh, there's Meg... And that photography guy:) Seriously, the best video I've seen in a long time! I've been in kind of a slump lately, but after this video it's of to my local woodland. Thank you for the inspiration:)

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Much appreciated! Glad it helped :)

[@willsharber]

Always an inspiration. Great video and beautiful image! Glad Meg is back in action!

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Cheers, William. Always appreciated!

[@carlreid4161]

Thanks for a great explanation of how you put this comp together especially to consider aspect ratio and getting it right in camera, now I have even more to think about and experiment with! Good to follow your workflow too Simon.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thank you, Carl!!

[@scotty4418]

Very enjoyable Simon particularly hearing your thoughts on composition and framing. Glad to see Meg is doing well too

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks, Scotty :-)

[@MrCochise71]

Welcome back! Wonderful video. Glad Meg is doing better!

[@Higgins_Nature_Photographer]

Very nice images and interesting post processing technique. I'm glad Meg is up and around and feeling better.

[@johnthomasdoyle1964]

Love this I made, thanks for sharing your work and edit flow.

[@romiemiller3093]

I started photographing a little over 60 years ago with film, of course. So, getting everything right in camera is ingrained in my thinking and work flow. The end result is better for this work flow.

[@Bob-Horse]

Meg is absolutely gorgeous - woof! 🐶

[@ugomuin1336]

Simon, I very much appreciated your valuable insight into landscape work.

[@Sir_Grumpalot]

Excellent video Simon. Pleased to hear that Meg is fine after an illness. Really enjoyed your thought process. I keep forgetting to edit on a white background. It's an age thing you understand so I'm now going to alter my preferences in LR and PS to correct that. LOve thos water bottles. May put one on my birthday list.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks, Martin! I hope someone buys you a birthday bottle ;-)

[@phurbadukpa4375]

Welcome back Simon. ...good to see you after long gap.

[@stevebrennan5411]

Thank you for sharing another great video. its great to get the thought process on composition all the way through to printing. it is nice to have someone sharing what they have learned to help others enjoy photography and the outdoors

[@hubertbergauer3405]

A really good and informative video from you! I watched the whole video and I have to say that it's always nice to see the thought process of different photographers because you can learn a lot! Good Job

[@michaelt7320]

Great compositional and editing tips, especially on anticipating the final crop at the point of capture. Thanks for sharing your thought process. 👍

[@allandavies1187]

Hello Simon, that was quite remarkable, such an ordinary scene, which became an image of quality ...

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Hi Allan, That's very kind - thank you!

[@allandavies1187]

Simon Baxter Furthermore, I must point I liked the various tips on processing which I will adopt...

[@ChrisPattonPhotography]

Great video. Just discovered your channel after the Thomas Heaton vlog. Yours is by far the best channel for woodland photography I've come across after watching 12 months of KZbin photography channels. Learning so much and very inspirational. Thanks 👍

[@tomass7952]

Great video Simon! And another great example that you are a very skilled woodland photographer!

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks, Tomas :-)

[@LarryManiccia]

Nice video Simon. Love the format of in the field, edit, and print. Gives a complete view of the photographic process and insight into your creative decisions along the way. Truly helpful to those watching.

[@larryrudnick1519]

Excellent video and beautiful image. I really liked the thought process you described in the field and how you decided on an aspect ratio and composition. The editing session was also very insightful (not boring at all) and clearly shows how you edit for your style. Thank you!!

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks, Larry. Glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@uzeyourillusion]

What a great all round video….👍

[@black-and-light]

A pleasure to watch... thank you

[@tjsinva]

An enjoyable walk through the process. Nice to see Meg out and about. Rock on!

[@allanthompson9695]

Really Interesting seeing your process on this image. Lovely Photograph.

[@garethkelley3093]

An excellent video Simon. It's always interesting to see other artists "from concept to print" method. Not all that dissimilar to how I work myself when working on landscapes, but the subtle differences are what give your images such impact! Those stainless bottles are a beautiful piece too, I'll be looking to order one soon! It's good to see Meg out and about again too. I've got two Springer Spaniels and when they're under the weather it breaks my heart. Keep up the great work Simon, I love following along!

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thank you very much, as always, Gareth :-)

[@joebrennan1272]

Thanks Simon for another brilliant video, I really do love your work and am so pleased that Meg is on the mend. Please keep making your inspiring videos.

[@joemalone7385]

Beautiful image Simon, and great to get this insight into your thought process.

[@jeg569]

Great video, glad to see Meg again, was interesting to see your workflow end up in a print, some good ideas on Lightroom and Photoshop.

[@G0FUW]

Great to see your process end to end Simon. Good to see Meg back on form too.

[@BenKapurPhotography]

Absolutely loved this Simon. That photograph is stunning, and you had me watching from start to finish. Thanks 👍

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

That's great to know, Ben! Thank you :)

[@Leffe49]

Yor processing of a already great Image, made it to a first class print. Great video Simon. Btw, nice to see you and Meg in the woods again.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it and seeing Meg :)

[@andyallard5990]

Excellent thanks for sharing I personally love editing tutorials not being very techie I find them very very helpful indeed thank you I inspire to be half as good as you

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Really excellent video and a great final image.

[@rachelwatson9490]

More of these please and thank you!! 🤗😁

[@enricooldoino1967]

Beautiful composition and work ( as always ) ,it push me to make always better photos . Glad Meg is Ok.P.S. I've ordered the bottle .

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Fantastic! Many thanks for ordering :-)

[@hillelbrandes1488]

Great video, Simon! 'Always interesting to hear other's discussions of composition and editing style & workflow.

[@stewartlogie]

Thanks for showing us your editing and printing process. I’d be up for an in depth video on printing. For example, I see that you print from Photoshop rather then Lightroom. Also interested in your method for output sharpening for print.

[@PMCN53]

THanks Simon, love watching you process of how you capture and process you beautiful images.

[@Kate39813]

Great vlog this Simon, really appreciated the insight to your e2e workflow. Good to see Meg back out too 😊

[@christian.irmler]

Simon, I think different photographers go different ways for that. I for example listen hardly to my emotions, when I'm out in the nature and see the scene then through MY eyes :) So I know already out there how I'll roughly process the image afterwards. But there exist definitely more right answers, more possible processes. Thank you for telling your way in the video and: Amazing photo by the way ;)

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Of course there is no right or wrong way and everyone should approach photography in whatever way suits them. However, it's often the case that emotion plays a bigger role in people's work than they perhaps realise. Being more consciously aware of your emotional connection most certainly helps - particularly in complex environments, such as woodland.

[@christian.irmler]

@@SimonBaxterPhotography Yes, definitely. From my experience I am convinced that the emotions play a MAJOR role - unconciously, but they can be triggered conciously. This is why I will gently start to talk about this in my coming videos.

[@groggu]

Very nice. I really enjoyed seeing your whole process from field to print. Also, the tips you included will come in quite handy - I’ve been struggling with my images being too dark. Thanks again, and keep up the great work.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks, Greg. Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@BVRainer]

Enjoyed the video as always. I found the editing process very helpful

[@nigelcooke1064]

Finally got round to watching this. Really enjoyed this one Simon, seeing the end to end process is both interesting and informative. Thank for sharing.

[@andychattaway5620]

Very much enjoyed and well worth the wait. Hope Meg continues to improve, she wasn't her usual bouncy self and I noticed a few guy hairs creeping in bless her. I liked the speed and simplicity of the editing which was very effective - the print superb 👌

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thanks, as always, Andy! Yeah, I had to keep her on a leash because of the nearby drops. She had a good run around afterwards :-)

[@andychattaway5620]

@@SimonBaxterPhotography My comment should have been 'Grey hairs' not guy 🤪

[@andymacdougall6593]

Enjoyed that! Great balance between the photography and the PP with lots of great tips. Think I’ll get to the woods this weekend!

[@TheMoodyPhotographer]

Enjoyed that a lot, just a small touches and not over editing. That small amount of Orton effect I think I learned from Thomas Heaton, and he was saying that he learned from someone who loves woodland Photography, I think he was talking about you 😅. I love it too and make it but as you said just a little bit and not over applying it. Thanks for sharing ✌️🙏

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it! :-)

[@alistaircassidy]

I don't think they do it the same way though.

[@correctaperture]

Superb processing Simon, I liked the rotation trick and your use of negative clarity. The new texture slider is so powerful from Adobe. Also you're halo grads work very well in your post technique. You're right various forest greens are difficult to control and adjust correctly.

[@neile3035]

Great video Simon. I’ve found myself walking around woodland for hours but unable to isolate an image. After watching this I’ll be much more able to isolate the shot I want from the clutter 👍

[@gregmarshall1959]

as ever tremendous stuff.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Cheers, Gregatron! :)

[@colinfreear4749]

Love the process you take us throughand a fantastic end result, thanks.

[@markosborn3079]

Really useful to see your working process and thoughts as you edit, cheers 👍

[@spikej3118]

This is the first video I've watched of yours Simon, really enjoyed it, love your approach, subbed straight away, thank you.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoy the rest :-)

[@RobLawson1982]

I’ve learned so much. Thank you. I needed a good tutorial video as I think I need to get back to basics. I wish I could find a tutorial this informative on the other types of photography I like. I’ll try some woodland shots very soon I think. Cheers.

[@StevenMusgrovePhotography]

Great video Simon. Interesting to see how you go about taking your shots when among so much chaos. Hows Meg doing? Hopefully all good.

[@SimonBaxterPhotography]

Many thanks, Steven! Meg is good thanks - back to 100% and entertaining client ;)

[@f4.therapy]

That was a really lovely chilled out video to watch, thoroughly enjoyed it, and how you make it look so simple 😄 look forward to the next one 👍

[@tjcuneo]

I enjoyed the video and particularly enjoyed the thought process you went trough at each step. Thanks.

[@shootNbreezeIRL]

Enjoyed the editing and printing process thank you.

[@rasesh4u]

Great content. Love your channel. Greetings from British Columbia, Canada

[@82300sd]

Thanks for taking us through your workflow, fantastic image!

[@tonyutting6508]

Lovely image and a great video. Enjoyed the processing section. Thanks

[@davejackson8303]

I know this was posted a while ago but thank you!!! Really like all the info!

[@e047e047]

Great video! I am glad to see your editing. Your videos just moved up to a new level. Keep up the good work.