How I create PHOTOS with a PAINTERLY look - More than a Lightroom tutorial

[@juliebaughan7533]

Hi Nigel, I love this painterly look and have been editing my landscapes like this for a few months. It’s weird though how some people just can’t see the beauty in this kind of image, my local camera club don’t like it even though I am so pleased with how my images look with this kind of editing. It’s disappointing when people don’t appreciate photography as an art form and not just a factual representation of a scene…they don’t know what they are missing 😢

[@LandscapesDronescapes]

Hi Nigel. I just saw your recent video about taking more time to do the things you enjoy rather than having the feeling of needing to produce videos all the time. I have a couple of KZbin friends who really suffered the burnout of doing this so it's great you are putting yourself first. I, like many others will always be here to watch your videos regardless ;) Reason why I commented on this one is that vides like this one here, specifically have been such an amazing help in me developing my landscape photography. Woodland is a hard art to master and with your help this last couple of years I feel I have come on a long way. So a HUGE THANKYOU from me! Wishing you my very best and look forward to hopefully bumping into you in a foggy woodland again some day. Cheers!

[@ChesterTugwell]

Thanks Nigel - great insight into your editing process.

[@scomart]

Intersecting with a brush. A key take-away. Thanks for the tips.

[@wayneross843]

Your work in this video has a Thomas Kinkade feel to it. ( no insult implied!) So often while walking in the woods, I’ll come across a scene that intrigues me with shapes and good leading lines, but once in the computer looks BLAH! Your processing makes things come alive! ( but not over the top!) Thank you!!!

[@domhaughton6809]

A really useful tutorial, which has gone straight into my saved videos.

[@jarlespelund1021]

I was just about to look up some lightroom tutorials, perfect timing!

[@DaniConnorWild]

Really interesting to hear your process. Found it fascinating to hear you're inspired by paintings!

[@markr5418]

Thanks!

[@EtherealSunset]

Thank you for yet another great video. Full of great tips.

[@c141charlie]

Folks, we just got a free masterclass in Lightroom.

[@itzawrap]

Briliant Nigel. Well done and well taught.

[@macsprotte1436]

Visite Picasso is a classic documentary by Paul Haesaerts which features the footage of Picasso painting on glass while a camera films him from the other side. This documentary is spectacular to watch. I do have similar feelings with Nigels video. Being able to see masters at work is pure joy!

[@mikephillipsphotography]

Some useful techniques in here, thanks a lot Nigel, grateful you chose to do this topic from your poll.

[@MarkRomine]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

[@bobtaylor364]

Brilliant tutorial Nigel, many thanks for sharing.😊

[@mwe5398]

Thanks Nigel! Lots of wonderful info here.

[@omarmhmd12]

I am a beginner photographer and I am trying to get better. I love woodland photography and we rarely have good conditions for photography on this part of the planet. So your videos are giving me great push and teach me a lot to become better and better photographer although the lack of conditions and locations

[@altrujillo3566]

Am I glad I took the time to watch this video! Thank you Nigel. I've struggled with the sometimes overwhelming LR/PS menus and this will be quite useful.

[@oastorga]

Even before I finished your video I just had to try some of your techniques on my images, lots of glow I've missed. Thank you for sharing.

[@jimhill6130]

Hi Nigel, good to see you out and about so I'm guessing that that your back is much improved. I'm hoping so. Thanks for sharing your skills and enthusiasm, I now see potential pictures in the woods where I once saw only trees.

[@MrTwogiantscoops]

This tutorial is superb and will be so useful using some of your techniques. Your original images are raw excellent but the subtle changes in individual colours and luminosity in selected areas make such an overall feel. Thank you

[@vampgaia]

Gotta rewatch and rewatch and rewatch….. so very helpful!

[@philipsmith1465]

Great video - lots of tips that I am sure I will make use of

[@kevinfoley3881]

Great video. Super helpful little tips I was not aware you could do.

[@csvapeldoornjeugd3853]

These editing videos are so much appreciated, Nigel. Thanks so much!

[@bridmontgomery9848]

Thanks for this - quite literally - very illuminating video! Being an absolute dunce at Lightroom I always wondered how to get those effects. Looking forward to next week's video on Cornwall.

[@keithsanders6554]

An excellent demonstration of Lightroom masking.

[@glynparry6598]

Excellent video Nigel. Thank you 🙏

[@karinweickel657]

Amazing edits. Thank you so much for sharing your great knowledge for free 🙇‍♀️.

[@NigelDanson]

Glad you like them!

[@bolt339]

Brilliant tip to selectively affect luminance tones using colour mask, nice one

[@simonwrigglesworth6125]

Thanks Nigel , never used the luminosity mask before , big help

[@gavinswonnell4839]

A great video Nigel! Thanks so much for sharing some of your secrets. The Intersecting with tools and luminance on local areas I found especially useful👍👍👍

[@АндрейКотов-щ7ъ]

Thanks a lot for this really useful guide!

[@carlreid4161]

The Big Light haha love it ! The PS Orton effect I will have to try really enjoyed that segment of the video Nigel.

[@ArnieStein]

Excellent video Nigel! Thank you so much 😀. And thanks for the painters - I'll be spending a few hours looking at their work. Liked & subscribed!

[@donaldholman9070]

Thank you so much… I love your work.

[@Jsfrog]

Love your comment at 19:09 that there is no right or wrong to this, it's all about the artist's intent or preference. Thank you for this excellent video!!

[@SteveZodiac777]

Thanks for those great tips! Can't wait to see your upcoming videos!

[@josephschimmer302]

This is an educational masterpiece. I‘m following your channel for quite a while and still you’ve got new insights to share.

[@ionasthom4636]

Can't even describe how helpful this tutorial is, I turned more into woodland photography this fall, but I really struggled with editing these kind of images. Hopefully I can do better after this video! Really appreciated Nigel!

[@nicholashartmann4525]

I have trouble even taking woodland photos. I just do not understand how I make my subject, maybe a specific tree, stand out from all the other trees without using bokeh.

[@michaelnugent3507]

Superb tutorial on Lightroom (and Photoshop). One of the best I've viewed. Made loads of notes. Now I have to put it all into practice! I'd reckon I'll be returning to this video several times for a refresher.

[@zae5159]

Thank you so much for this! I've been training my eye for a few months photographing the temperate old growth rainforests here in Washington, and editing the photos is a real challenge sometimes because of the unique kind of lighting situation you get in a forest with a canopy that thick.

[@kbqvist]

One of the most helpfull videos I have seen in a long time, thank you!

[@AngelWych1]

Another fantastic video. Thank you Nigel.

[@1cuk]

That first tree in the fog you show is Lawrence Field tree. My favourite tree in the peak district. I'm lucky to live 20mins away from there and I'm always out there doing photography

[@ericlutz9558]

Thanks Nigel! A very densely packed vlog. LOTS of info in here. Can't wait for the next few.

[@IndraDelle]

Hi Nigel, Thank you so much for sharing your LR editing tips and another inspiring video! Love your woodland photography "style" and way of photographing and editing. Keep up your fantastic work ... and It was a pleasure to meet you in the misty Padley Gorge that day:)

[@lennartphotography]

Thanks for a great video, really enjoy it. Also very great photos.👌

[@ianbrian3381]

Brilliant mate, thank you, so much in this tutorial. Looking forward to putting it to use.

[@SteveMillerPhotography]

Painterly photos , right up my alley. Intresting that you add contrast at the begining , I do the opposite , remove contrast and then paint it back in with the brush tool , great edits 👍👍.

[@wilfredpowell1648]

I like everything Nigel dose.

[@tvjon88]

Great video Nigel! definitely changed my way of thinking when it comes to editing woodland!

[@JacksonHonor]

Great Video, Nigel!

[@ChrrZ]

fantastic tips, thank you very much nigel!

[@andrewroland]

Good stuff Nigel, enjoyed the video.

[@Wklambert]

Nigel... Thank you... I've struggled in LR and PS, trying to understand intersecting masks, and blend modes, and the way you've described them here, makes a lot of sense to me. I have been working on an Orton style of my own, and really appreciate your explanations here. Massive help!!

[@robertgrenader858]

Awesome, awesome editing tips.

[@cragfast06]

Fantastic tutorial - thanks Nigel. very timely, as I finally got some atmospheric conditions in the woodland here so I’ve got something to practice on! 👍👍👍

[@clm12]

Always spot on !

[@mandyberesford1487]

Wonderful video thank you ! Great to have a clear step by step approach in how to start the editing process . Certainly looking forward to experimenting and developing editing skills! My husband is an artist and has started using my photos for his own creative ideas. No pressure to succeed!!!!!! 😊🙏👏

[@andrewphillips2520]

thank you so much, incredibly instructive!!

[@beckermuns1970]

Great tips here, and especially on what intersect does and how to use it, great edits!!

[@alexwaterton9769]

An amazing video that I, and I am sure others will watch again and again as it was so helpful and informative. Well done Nigel, and a very big thank you for all your inspiring and interesting video's. Exceptional content, even though I do not use Photoshop or Lightroom it gave me more than enough to be able to apply some of the knowledge to using my Affinity Photo app more. TopMan

[@borghallen]

Thank you for this

[@allandavies1187]

Loved it!

[@Keith-n7b]

Thank you for helping me on my photography journey Nigel. You are a true artist and excellent instructor. My photography has come on in leaps & bounds in large part to your excellent videos. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@carolinezaramati9193]

Thank you Nigel for this awesome editing tutorial. I love your woodland photography, and your from work process I can learn a lot.

[@richardpesce5325]

A truly wonderful and educational video! Thanks again Nigel!

[@NigelDanson]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@londonphotographer1]

I’ve been a professional photographer for over 20 years, all be it portrait largely, and I really value your deep understanding of light, the journey of the eye… more than that, I really learned some new skills and have been wondering how I could apply this to portrait photography. I’d be really interested to see how you retouch a portrait using these same techniques. Have you done this and would you consider a tutorial? Having a fresh approach would be really interesting.

[@caleblatreille8224]

This is my favourite of all your editing videos. Absolutely great tips here, but more than that just some insight into what you're looking for and why. Thanks as always!

[@ericjacobs7319]

Excellent video, gave me some new ideas about better controlling and changing saturation, thank you Nigel.

[@melissam731]

This tutorial is one of my favorites. Thanks so much for showing how to use the color and luminosity range. These techniques will be so helpful in editing my photos. I love your work and appreciate all these helpful tutorials.

[@Joseph-iu6ip]

Truly great content in this one. This is one I’ll be visiting a few times while I’m editing.

[@johnmurray5732]

Very informative tutorial.

[@nebraasss1]

Thank you

[@MarkAllemang-ju1wg]

Your videos are so helpful. Thanks for detailing the lightroom process!

[@jonowhitfield]

I recently purchased the masterclass series, what a significant boost to my photography. Im not even up to the second masterclass yet.

[@TheProfessorandHerPassport]

Love this. Recently found your site and am learning so much. Heading to the coast of western Spain next week and will be spending a month shooting the coastline and local villages. Hope to get some great shots. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@geoffstairmand3747]

Thank you Nigel for those tips on editing. They could be a game changer for me.

[@NigelDanson]

Awesome!

[@kristianssuba]

I've been watching your videos for a while now, and i really like how you explain things and take your photos, make a story out of them. Wish you all the best luck, Nigel!

[@richvi-p2o]

There were a few Bob Ross moments where I thought "what are you doing?!!!" only to say "ohhhhhh" after! Thank you so much for sharing and well done!

[@laurabattel5766]

I re-edited some old pictures, and with your version of the Orton effect they look way more magical! Thank you!!

[@TonyHardingPHOTOGRAPHY]

Great effects and clarity of explanation ... Tony Melbourne, Australia

[@keef_s]

Thanks so much - This is exactly what I needed. To me, processing my photos provides as much pleasure as capturing them and I've really struggled to achieve the 'painterly' look. I've already gone back to some of my pictures and created all-new edits. Most useful video guide I've seen. Very much admire your work

[@miketschappat4805]

These editing videos are so good! You are really teaching me innovative ways of using masks, particularly with the intersect function.

[@tjsinva]

Good info here. Mads' video of the lakes is awesome as wsll. 👍🥂

[@antonoat]

Outstanding tutorial and a great demonstration that in editing there are many ways to achieve the same or similar results! You turn what could be almost mediocre scenes if edited incorrectly into something special, a literal magical wonderland of light, colour and atmosphere. Thanks for sharing this with us Nigel, much appreciated.

[@simontull7511]

Terrific tutorial; You've brought together alot of things I have been experimenting with. Many thanks.

[@karlmannaerialvideography9756]

Thank you so much for allowing us to watch some of your technique. I'm always going to photoshop because I do like to use the layer mask option to brush in/out but i should really make a bigger effort and practice more in lightroom...cheers fella!

[@andybamforth]

Thanks for this, great tips. Just wonder if my older lightroom will do it?

[@grahamthomson603]

Great video! Love woodland photography and it's always a treat seeing your images 👏

[@itchin4adventure688]

Great video Nigel!

[@warrenlloyd7532]

Great tips as usual. I've always liked trying to get a painting-like effect on some of my images and these tips will help no end

[@sergeantcrow]

Excellent.... Thank you.

[@mariebird01]

Wow, what an amazingly brilliant video . Thank you Nigel, for sharing your excellent insight into using Lightroom on your superb images. As always, I want to revisit time and again, to learn more, and use on my own photos. Appreciated very much. Also looking forward to Cornwall video. No doubt there’ll be stunning seascape vistas!

[@paz.paz.]

Your videos help me in more ways than being a better photographer but learn how to appreciate the world and nature. Every video feels like home, with a warm and kind vibe. Thank you so much Mr Danson! Greetings from Chile❣️

[@davet3530]

Thank you Nigel, this was so useful, it’s inspired me to search out and do some woodland photography. It’s very insightful to see how you use the colour and luminosity masking with Lightroom to bring out the detail that you want. Whilst familiar with masking and blend modes in PS I always value seeing how the concept is applied by a photographer who is skilled in their particular genre of image making.

[@wespettus7343]

Great to see how you transform your images into those beautiful artworks.

[@HalkerVeil]

As a painter myself I watched this out of curiosity. Then I learned something.