How to Edit Photos Like a Pro (Workflow Tips & Tricks)

[@oarecarerobert3764]

You're a magician in Lr. Thank you so much for your teachings!

[@MarkDumbleton]

That means a lot thank you. Plenty more to come 😊

[@travisafrica]

Really enjoy your videos. This was a masterclass in Lightroom editing. Thank you! Awesome photograph.

[@ronyedin]

The Greek word for “photography” translates to “drawing with light” and you nailed it! I loved this tutorial. Picked up several things I could use for my workflow. Great job! 👏

[@MarkDumbleton]

Hi Rony, thanks so much! Appreciate that. Thanks for watching and glad you found some useful tips 😊

[@Jonathantuba]

I have saved this video to watch again. Quite a few techniques I can use on my images. Very useful - thanks!

[@MarkDumbleton]

Thanks so much! Glad you found some useful information 😊

[@KobusTollig1]

Such a good editing tutorial Mark. Well done.

[@MarkDumbleton]

Thanks a lot Kobus! Appreciate that a lot!

[@JFANDAPMFung-wp4jp]

wow, you're a wizard. I learnt so much on this video!

[@MarkDumbleton]

Thanks so much for letting me know. Glad you found some value in it 👍🏻

[@63barty]

Mark, you are about the best I've seen with Lightroom - thanks very much for your videos - impressive stuff

[@MarkDumbleton]

I appreciate that a lot! Thank you so much!

[@Photo_doctor]

The magic is in the selective masks! ❤

[@MarkDumbleton]

Thanks so much for the comment. There is amazing customisation in the mask creation.

[@nitinbhide5964]

Very Nice & Informative 👍🌹👌

[@MarkDumbleton]

Thanks so much for the comment, glad you found it informative! 😊

[@martinlennon4673]

Excellent edit and beautiful cat image 👍

[@MarkDumbleton]

Hi Martin, thanks so much! Hope you found some useful editing tips in this tutorial 😊

[@joejames4231]

This is a really great tutorial Mark! All done in LR once you got it out of DXO no less just superb because all your steps are so easy to follow

[@MarkDumbleton]

I appreciate it thank you. Thanks for taking the time to watch and to comment 🙏🏻

[@jackieboshoff2013]

Another banger Mark, love the edit!

[@MarkDumbleton]

Thanks so much Jackie! Appreciate that a lot!

[@donnaridgway2558]

I looked and didn't find a video, comparing DXO Pure Raw Four to the full Topaz program. I have topaz sharpen and denoise but if I'm not careful I get some really funny spots on my photos. I'm an amateur so don't know if DXO raw would be worth it for me. I mostly post on instagram and facebook, wildlife photos. But I do like my photos to look as professional as I can get them.

[@MarkDumbleton]

It would be great to see a video comparing the two. I used Topaz previously but found the software too complex for me. DXO is way simpler and for me the results are better. Perhaps download the trial and make a comparison.

[@derinvanderspoel990]

Fantastic workflow and the way you use masks is amazing. I’d love to see before and after edits at the end of the videos

[@MarkDumbleton]

Thanks so much for the feedback. I’ll make sure to add the before and after comparison at the ends of the videos 😊👍🏻

[@StephenDesRoches]

Brilliant stuff.

[@MarkDumbleton]

Thanks so much Stephen!

[@garnetgrosjean1603]

Another great video Mark. I am passing on your website address to others that I think will benefit from your training.

[@MarkDumbleton]

Thanks so much Garnet! I appreciate the mention to others 🙏🏻

[@boatman222345]

So that's why my images (edited with Lightroom 6.14) don't measure up to the great quality and detail of pro images today. In a strange sort of way that makes me feel a great deal better about my own images. While I was very impressed with the many conceptual techniques you used to bring out the best in this image I'd drive myself nuts if I allowed myself to attempt these many complex steps in image processing.

[@MarkDumbleton]

Thanks for the comment and for watching.

[@flemmingmorgan1929]

Many thanks Mark. Very useful. Why do you not start with Lightroom denoise? Is there a big difference?

[@MarkDumbleton]

Thanks for the comment. I find the DENOISE about on par with Lightroom when using DXO, but having the added processing power of the Lens Softness Feature, together with force details makes DXO better in my opinion. DXO is also faster at processing RAWS than Lightroom. I think when Lightroom adopts an AI sharpening feature, I think I’ll probably remain in Lightroom for initial Raw processing.

[@rachelg7371]

unrelated but I tried unsuccessfully to update my email for your newsletters. Please advise. Thanks

[@MarkDumbleton]

I’ve sent you an email 😊