How to make your Landscape photos LOOK BETTER FAST. Photoshop Tutorial

[@vrcil]

dear colin smith Your tutorial is very interesting with raw files. I learned today how to improve the whole perspective in landscape photography. Basically how to eliminate masking and shading of objects in the field by adding filters. And how to work with optics in a raw camera. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing and mentoring.

[@lynnedevos37]

Fabulous tutorial, I have been stuck doing the same thing over and over with my landscapes and this has given me so many more options! Can't wait to try this out on a number of landscapes that are special to me and see how much better they will look! I love how well you explain it all at a pace that is very easy to follow, thank you so much.

[@nebraasss1]

Each of your Tutorial I find something new and everyone benefits from your unique style. We are always waiting for your great content.

[@LeoS-58]

Thanks. That was another helpful tutorial. I usually use curves adjustments with masking. However, after watching the video I will try the dodging and burning, combined with camera raw, to make adjustments.

[@garyt0498]

Great tutorial Colin. I appreciate the manner in which you highlighted the curser in your workflow. It makes it so much easier to follow your movements in the workflow.

[@malaranu6883]

First time I feel I understand how to improve landscape images. Thank you.

[@TomStrazulla]

Super technical and creative workflow tutorial. A real keeper. Thanks Colin.

[@photoshopcafe]

Thanks! I enjoyed making this one

[@carolbell4550]

Thank you so much . All this and past tutorials on how to do panoramas have helped me so much. I am now trying to edit my first panorama shot using this tutorial as a guideline.

[@ravisethi3734]

thanks a lot for a very comprehensive detailed workflow for landscape photos. Tutorials on dodging and burning and gradient will be very helpful in view of masking feature update

[@Colleen-Pearce]

Excellent as always love watching your tutorials such a talented guy thank you

[@kerrynbuckley4878]

Great tutorial Colin, thank you

[@photoshopcafe]

Very welcome

[@kennethkiss9462]

Great video I like how you went through the entire steps of editing a landscape photo.

[@thenerdyhobbit3935]

nice man, I am very grateful to have your lesson here. I hope it can enhance my creative process. Especially with dodge and burn, it makes me feel a bit like a painter, lol. Thank You.

[@stanb8977]

Thanks. The workflow tips were invaluable as photo editing workflow at times a trial and error conundrum. I alway appreciate your videos and learn tons.

[@christapley424]

Thanks Colin, Another great tutorial. You give so much valuable instruction that is always well structured, clear and knowledgable. Since retiring have found out that it is never too late to learn/relearn new skills. Can’t believe it is all free so just a small contribution from across the pond in England U.K.

[@lindagrigsby5460]

Great tutorial, Colin. Thanks.

[@tomgill9467]

Adjusting the highlights and shadows BEFORE the exposure is a great idea. I changed my workflow to reflect that on an image I previously edited, and it really makes a difference in the overall tone of the image.

[@photoshopcafe]

Glad it’s helping

[@TrentYoung]

Yesshh... I have learned ... and continue to learn so much from you that I now have the justification to have just purchased the Apple M1 Ultra Mac Studio and the Studio display.

[@PhreddCrintt]

Brilliant Colin. So many wonderful 'tricks' in there too. Thank you!

[@photoshopcafe]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@hawkedarkwizart8924]

thank you for explaining this so well!

[@Philipselva]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you very much!

[@banksman8243]

Wow that's a great tutorial, so much learn't and so well presented - thanks

[@shawndonnelly5317]

Very informative video, Colin. Thank you.

[@alwynwilliams2661]

Thanks very good advice and excellent workflow Cheers!

[@jpjpomxyz2319]

Thx . I really learned a lot with camera. Raw. To see image before it is easier to press P rather than /

[@photoshopcafe]

Whatever you prefer

[@jangardner1446]

Wow, I need to figure out how to bookmark this vid as it has soooo many great tips! Thanks!

[@photoshopcafe]

You can add it to a playlist. It will also be up on PhotoshopCAFE.com soon with written instructions

[@sonjon1000]

Really great tutorial - simple clear and effective. Many thanks

[@edmundhayes7982]

Very good tutorial - thank you.

[@heathersheldrick8388]

Thanks for this, Colin. I think simplicity achieves far better results than a long process using almost every tool in the box. Glad to see your use of D&B, my preferred way too. I get a lot of stick from some people because they reckon it's "old skool" but I love the method because it feels more personal or individual.

[@photoshopcafe]

Absolutely

[@DrJBHL]

Colin, thanks so much for the lesson...which encompassed a huge amount of information! 👍

[@photoshopcafe]

I’ve been sharing quick tips lately, I wanted to mix it up. Glad you found it helpful

[@leniehulse1621]

Great editing techniques Colin!

[@photoshopcafe]

Thanks so much

[@johnbright1257]

Very instructive.

[@photoshopcafe]

Thanks

[@fredozamas]

Many thanks for this!

[@royceahr]

I really liked the step by step tutorial of this technique...well done. I do wonder however why not use the Dodge or Burn tools?

[@magnificatnegociosdigitais8459]

cool.. much better after! congrats!

[@nadimz]

Thanks Colin, I like your tutorials vey much. I just wanted to ask why you don't use Dodge and Burn in Camera raw? your method is for sure more professional, but Camera raw could save a lot of time? Thank you

[@ZephrusPrime]

Great video! Thank you!

[@photoshopcafe]

Thanks

[@D300Dave]

The best work flow video I've ever seen Colin - thank you!. I'm just wondering why you didn't address the detail sliders in ACR. Besides reducing noise (when required), I always slide the sharpen slider all the way left to zero, and do my sharpening as the last step in PS (as you did). Is there a reason you don't zero out the sharpening in ACR?

[@photoshopcafe]

Thanks for the kind words. I don’t mind a little pre sharpening in Lightroom. It compensates for the lens. However, this is for a general tutorial. There are other things I do sometimes. Output sharpening at the end is important too. But I would use a different amount depending on the use.

[@D300Dave]

@@photoshopcafe Makes sense - thank you!

[@TheJomadi]

❤ this

[@derekshearer9049]

I do dodge and burn in Lighroom. Much easier and more control...

[@photoshopcafe]

I like to do it in LR too, but I disagree about control and ease, its subjective, not objective. Maybe because you are used to it? The brushes and pen pressure are much more extensive in PS, as well as the ability to combine adjustment layers and blend modes and use a wider variety of masking tools.

[@carolbell4550]

My panorama shot looks horrid so will have to do it again. !!!!!! How about a tutorial on gradients?

[@photoshopcafe]

I did a tut on gradients a long time ago, maybe time for an update?

[@carolbell4550]

@@photoshopcafe please if you can.

[@ric112]

which version of Photoshop? I have the latest version but don't see the profile or optics options you use

[@janmartin4400]

Love your shows thank you so much Could we have a show on adding Facebook and Instagram Also I use Olympus and Nikon can I blend photos into layers in photoshop please xxx

[@photoshopcafe]

Yes, I recently made a video on instagram. I also did one on blending photos

[@Yiannis172]

long tutorial for a simple photo

[@andyallard5990]

Excellent as always love watching your tutorials such a talented guy thank you