How I Process a Photo in Lightroom

Lately, I've been processing images so they look more realistic. In this video, I demo how I do it.
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[@AnthonyMorganti]

Lately, I've been processing images so they look more realistic. In this video, I demo how I do it. Email me via my website: onlinephotographytraining.com/ Please help support my channel - consider purchasing my Lightroom Presets: www.anthonymorganti.com/ and my Lightroom Profiles: onlinephotographytraining.shop/lightroom-profiles/ ** I am an affiliate for all of the other companies mentioned below EXCEPT Affinity Photo and Capture One. Please read my Code of Ethics Statement: onlinephotographytraining.com/code-of-ethics/ My Current Gear I’m always trading in cameras and lenses trying out new products. As of the recording of this video, here is the gear I currently own and use. All gear is purchased by me at normal retail pricing - I’m not sponsored by anyone nor am I an ambassador for any camera/lens manufacturer. The links below are my Amazon affiliate links. **As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Cameras: Nikon Z9: bit.ly/32Pa9Kg (Adorama Affiliate Link) Nikon Z7ii: amzn.to/351PPmL Nikon Z6ii: amzn.to/3399eS7 Nikon Z6: amzn.to/2TIBGnR Nikon Zfc with Nikon 16-50mm f3.5-6.3 Lens: amzn.to/3ykA07w Nikon D500: amzn.to/2WyO8Lt Sony A7Riv: amzn.to/3amo9JJ Lenses: Nikon Z-Mount: Nikon Z 24-70mm F4.0 Lens: amzn.to/2Z0hW55 Nikon Z 24-70mm F/2.8 S: amzn.to/2JWo5IX Nikon Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 Lens: amzn.to/3j4xVrA NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S: amzn.to/3Cw4CVU TTArtisan 11mm F2.8: amzn.to/354Vnji Sony E-Mount: Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art Lens: amzn.to/3iKdbBQ Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens: amzn.to/36fD8F1 Nikon F-Mount: Nikon 200-500mm F5.6 Lens: amzn.to/2WpggM2 Nikon 24-70mm F2.8 Lens: amzn.to/2VQMKi9 Nikon 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 Lens: amzn.to/2QuWmyb Nikon 14-24mm F2.8 Lens: amzn.to/2ZXR55C Nikon 70-200mm F2.8 VRii Lens: amzn.to/2WG1p5f Nikon 1.4x Teleconverter: amzn.to/2WlkZ1z Nikon 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 DX Lens: amzn.to/2MiEKUk Tokina 100mm Macro Lens: amzn.to/2ZRgxfK Sigma 105mm 1.4 Art Lens: amzn.to/32PmFDZ Other Gear: Battery Grip: VG-C4EM for Sony A7Riv: amzn.to/3g3Wvnm Tripods & Ballheads Vanguard Tripod: amzn.to/2WqWB2u Siriu Ballhead: amzn.to/2W1MyS0 MeFOTO Travel Tripod: amzn.to/31GVvys The Carbon Fiber Version: amzn.to/2LjVt9m Joby GorillaPod: amzn.to/2zMNAEc Camera Straps & Backpack Peak Design Camera Strap: amzn.to/2Sqi4Eg Peak Design Slide Camera Strap: amzn.to/2DoLxLl Peak Design Everyday 30L Backpack: amzn.to/2MJPFcb Spider Pro Hand Strap: amzn.to/30k170u Spider Pro Hand Strap ver 2: amzn.to/3aC3p1Z Memory Cards Sony 120GB XQD Card: amzn.to/2HlfR8Y Sony TOUGH-G series SDXC UHS-II Card 64GB: amzn.to/2PUJHoD Sony TOUGH-G series SDXC UHS-II Card 128GB: amzn.to/3oP6EZX Sony XQD/SD Card Reader: amzn.to/2NBuSHB Sony 128GB CFExpress Card: amzn.to/353hWC4 Delkin Devices 256GB CFExpress Card: amzn.to/3pULMDR CFExpress Card Reader: amzn.to/2X2xMbQ Anthony Morganti’s MUST HAVE applications: At least one Non-Destructive RAW Editor Lightroom - bit.ly/2zwQ0nW Capture One - www.captureone.com Luminar - bit.ly/2JUJxKw (Save with the Promo Code AM16) On1 Photo RAW - on1.sjv.io/EaGR2K (Save 20% with Promo Code: AM20) Exposure X7 - bit.ly/2U8UxrK (Save 10% with Promo Code: AnthonyMorganti) PhotoLab 5: tidd.ly/2HhiN9X At least one FULL Editing App: Photoshop - bit.ly/2zwQ0nW Affinity Photo - affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/ My MUST-HAVE Plugins: Topaz Gigapixel AI - bit.ly/3cDqa5J Topaz Sharpen AI - bit.ly/3cDqa5J Topaz Denoise AI - bit.ly/3cDqa5J *Save 15% on all Topaz Labs apps - use the Promo Code: AMDISC15 or instead of Topaz Denoise AI: On1 NoNoise AI - on1.sjv.io/EaGR2K (Save 20% with Promo Code: AM20 - May not work on sale product) Nik Silver Efex Pro 3 - tidd.ly/3dc4gYm The Best Sky Images I've Seen Available -- Ocudrone - bit.ly/3vtDpjR *Save 10% with Discount Code: Morganti10 ** Note that all of the promo codes listed above may not work on sale products. *** I am an affiliate for all of the companies listed EXCEPT Affinity Photo and Capture One. Please read my Code of Ethics Statement: onlinephotographytraining.com/code-of-ethics/ Please follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/anthonymorganti/ Thank you!

[@timurhant469]

The only thing I hate about your videos is how soothing your voice is. Instead of learning, I relax and think about a short and cosy nap:)

[@mxb5346]

Mr. Morganti I can't even describe how much your KZbin Lightroom videos have helped me. Photoshop and light room have a VERY Steep learning curve and I would honestly still be lost without your video tutorials. THANK YOU for your service and I for one would like to see more of these processing videos.

[@videoluvr2]

Thank you, Anthony. It is always good to see how different photographers process their images; it helps in developing our personal workflows. I appreciate this.

[@joegodwin6818]

I found this video quite helpful. Just direct and uncomplicated so I can emulate it in my own efforts. Thanks

[@ilesmic]

Overall I agree with your process and I learned so much from you on LR - My only thought and again only my thought, is I would take a brush and bring down the rock highlights in the bottom bright rock area. To my eyes that is a little distracting. The rest of it looked great. Thanks for your videos.

[@robertspaulding2905]

I saw same issue.

[@cii1072]

Nice video, nice instruction, nice teaching.

[@haroldmassey5966]

Thanks Anthony. Good tips for me to try.

[@ericwilcox2442]

It's nice to see a video like this from time to time. I learned most of what I know about LR from you so my process is right on with yours. I also generally use a mask and sharpen my subjects. Didn't look like you really needed it for this particular shot.

[@ralphpayne6259]

It's very good to have the occasional re-look at processing process. Looking at your latest approach helps others review theirs. Thank you.

[@martyzechman2793]

I always enjoy seeing how such a skilled editor approaches a photo. Thanks

[@romwint409]

Thank you! Very helpful advice.

[@susanmeyer8885]

Thanks for the updated video. I have learned so much from you and really appreciate it! I am working on updating my workflow and this was very timely!

[@matglenday5428]

Brilliant workflow process, love how you simplified editing in this video and will use it to process my photos.

[@erickgodoy1232]

I recently saw your video talking about the new masking tool that LRC came out with last year and that led me here. So far after 2 videos, I am impressed with your explanation and easy to understand. You dont make silly jokes or have annoying background music but youre rather straight to the point with clear and precise explanation. Well done on these videos and keep bringing more! .... you got yourself another subscriber ! :)

[@davidlibby7902]

Very useful. I was in Watkins Glen early last fall and will now need to go back through my images and try these adjustments out! Still trying to figure out my workflow for Lightroom - I also have the Topaz suite so have appreciated your various workflow videos and tips.

[@creynolds247]

Thanks for this video - always interesting to see the slider manipulation from a someone with a lot more confidence and experience with LR photo editing!

[@kstanley9119]

Great video, thanks for posting.

[@petermarshall5450]

Very well done and very helpful. Also enjoyed the reminder of key board shortcut which seem to fade in my memory. Thanks.

[@grahamegannon9708]

It is nice to see how you process photos from time to time. I tend to process mine very simmer to you, however watching someone else process a photo give you ideas and try some things differently, if that makes sense.

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

Very helpful - tnx

[@jeffnewman8261]

I've been to Watkins Glen. It's beautiful!

[@Tunesmithnw]

Thanks, Anthony. I too learned Lightroom from you and have been wondering how much your process has changed with the new masking tools.

[@warren4261]

Great video .. thanks. I'll make a few changes to the way I am editing in Lightroom. I hope your son's health continues to improve. Thanks again

[@robertspaulding2905]

Thanks!

[@AnthonyMorganti]

Thank you Robert!

[@MadGeorgeProductions]

Hey Anthony, what screen recording software do you use for your tutorials? Thanks, and keep up the great work!

[@oldtvnut]

A nicely understandable work flow! Each step is an incremental improvement with an idea of how to move toward the desired final result. Not like some other examples I've seen where the image is first made worse by large and really undesirable changes in adjustments outside the basic panel and then an attempt is made to undo the overprocessing. Comment: I think I would try warming up the white balance a bit to see how that looks, as you wanted to bring out the oranges, and the waterfall looks quite blue. Also, there wasn't time in the video for more extensive masked adjustments, but I think I might try darkening that bit of blown out sky to reduce some distraction.

[@moozarksphotos458]

Great video. The only question I have how are you zooming in on individual panels?

[@TC_Conner]

Nice edit Anthony, nice photo too of course. We’re planning a short trip to Watkin’s Glenn soon. Quick question: why didn’t you set a profile from the very start? Do you like keeping it on the Adobe Color profile?

[@stevengahr6660]

Nice tutorial. A bit surprised that you left the profile on the default adobe color rather than selecting camera natural or camera landscape.

[@jamesdixon2085]

My Lightroom Classic appears to be up to date and you just published this but my options in the mask are different. For example, I don't see an auto mask option. I've also gotten off the default "custom" brush onto one of the options, like exposure, and can't get back to custom. Any suggestions?

[@radiozelaza]

I never touch the contrast slider either

[@radiozelaza]

There's so much one could do with dodge&burn to this image...

[@hanswi336]

:-) Lens designers could make cheaper lenses because many photographers apply vignettes to their images - vignette-corrected lenses are expensive ......

[@oneeyedphotographer]

Interesting, but not hugely different from what I do.

[@oneeyedphotographer]

Except I regularly go black and white.

[@petermarshall5450]

Thanks!

[@AnthonyMorganti]

Thank you Peter!