My ETTR / EXPOSE TO THE RIGHT Photography Technique | The Wilderness Photography Expeditions S1E1

This video discusses my ETTR or expose to the right photography technique on a 6 backpacking trip into the rain forest.
Here are the resources & links mentioned in the video.
Color Theory Photography Guide: www.davemorrow...
Exposure Guide: www.davemorrow...
Camera Sensor Size & Image Quality Guide: www.davemorrow...
Exposure Bracketing Technique Video: • My EXPOSURE BRACKETING...
MY LATEST PHOTOS: photos.davemor...
Enjoy,
Dave
#ETTR #ExposeToTheRight #WildernessPhotography

[@thompy1uk]

You always talk us through everything over and over, For me this is fantastic, most youtubers just run through info very quickly. You go into deep Information and talk through from start to finish inc all settings. Total respect to you Dave

[@DaveMorrow]

Glad you like the deep dives! that's what I enjoy too:)

[@JohnJohnson-bo5sv]

Yes I agree also. This Vid is the one that I finally had that "ah Ha!" moment with histogram. I hope you have some good vids on Post Production because I suck at that too. Saw your portfolio page and it was wonderful. Just moved to East Texas and am looking forward to trying this out ..thanks @@DaveMorrow

[@DaveMorrow]

@hnson-bo5sv Thanks! Glad to hear that. You can try all of my premium photo editing courses for free, with a 10 day trial here: www.davemorrowphotography.com/free-pdfs No card required, no strings attached.

[@imtiazindia]

Every photographer must see and understand this. I am have been struggling with ETTR for bird photography... this video does help. Thank you so much.

[@DaveMorrow]

You're very welcome!

[@jamessinclar6118]

This is by far the best explanation of the histogram and RAW that I have seen my past years of digital photography. Everyone else will breeze over this. Thank you!

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks James. Great to hear that man. Make sure to check out the rest of my videos & written guides, if you like: www.davemorrowphotography.com/2013/01/tutorials-photography-post-processing.html] Take care, Dave

[@SandraBassin]

You inspire with your words and your vision of the world. I'm so grateful!

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks!

[@chrlmn7372]

Dear Dave, I wish to thank you for your way of sharing your true way of achieving precious knowledge by your wilderness life and hikes and all the many landscape photography experiences from the outdoor living in wild, and then generously and with great portion of valuable facts giving us more understanding and also the wish to follow your footsteps ourselves into the great nature that will in itself keep on teaching us about how to capture the beauty in our unique way of seeing! So please keep on your amazing trail of life and with much thankfulness I wish all the very best and rich blessings to you Dave, for safe and more amazing hikes and adventures in the pristine nature! Best Regards from Sweden!

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks for the really nice comment. You have such nice outdoors up in Sweden. I've been to the northern part of your country once and really want to go back. Have a great day!

[@SandraBassin]

This deserves to be shown all over the world! It feels like National Geographic-worthy material. Magnificent scenery and clear teaching. Thanks so much!

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks!

[@raposo1124]

Excellent video. You are a great teacher. You really drive the point home in a way that is easy to understand, follow and relate to. Looking forward to trying this out and seeing if I can improve my images.

[@DaveMorrow]

Great to hear it! Thank you. Let me know how your experiment goes.

[@douglasritchie2836]

Great stuff Dave, more informative than a 200-page book and perfect information for Landscape photography, you really are living the dream.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks buddy!

[@paulwalker4352]

I agree with @hangs4fun, awesome new intro. Very inspiring! I'm blown away dabbling with some of my photos that I thought were overexposed but using that technique I think my understanding has really grown. As always, appreciate what you do man!

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Paul! Love to hear that. You can also pull alot of dark detail out of underexposed shots using the exposure slider, but it's just not optimal. Test that ETTR stuff out, I think you'll like it:)

[@williambassin4046]

This was a delightful tour of the rainforest and how to get the most out of it from your photography. Keep the scenes coming...

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Bill! I hope you're having a great week:)

[@wendynewing8834]

Thank you so much for the best explanation of 'Exposing to The Right' ever! Now I get it! I have never seen such a full and detailed tutorial. Thanks for a great walk through the landscape too. This is BRILLIANT!

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Wendy. Glad you liked it:)

[@vancamerawoman7399]

The intro alone is joy to the heart. You have it Dave...and so generous too. Thanks so much.

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome!

[@fredcarter6996]

Really well done. The fact that you provided several examples is very instructive. Thank you.

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome!

[@MRBraveheartscot]

Thanks for sharing your trip and also the invaluable information regarding ETTR - explained it very well!

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome.

[@tobyjugg6202]

Magic, just magic - all the things I fk up cleared and explained in simple detail, thanks so much for your time. Stay safe and healthy.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Toby. Big learning process. I'm always trying to improve too & feel the same way as you do about different skills.

[@NoDoSwLa]

Just hats off. Love the intro. It's more than just photography.

[@DaveMorrow]

Awesome, thank you!

[@bobmcdonald4834]

Brilliant Dave. Thank you very much 😊👍

[@fjpae]

Brilliant explanation. Thanks, Dave!

[@DaveMorrow]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@steveanderson8285]

Dave. I love this new series. You are a great teacher. The long format really helps this beginner get a grasp on the lesson. Thank you!

[@DaveMorrow]

Much appreciated Steve! You're welcome.

[@williamturner1441]

Dave great information. Really appreciate your wisdom in landscape exposure.

[@birdseyeinc.341]

First video I’ve seen of yours and one that I’ve learned the most from regarding actual application of technique. Subscribed, great work.

[@DaveMorrow]

That's great. Make sure to dive into all the older stuff here: www.davemorrowphotography.com/landscape-photography-journals

[@birdseyeinc.341]

Dave Morrow Thanks. Tried the ETTR technique a couple of days ago and it worked great.

[@birdseyeinc.341]

Dave Morrow Thanks. Tried the ETTR technique a couple of days ago and it worked great.

[@DaveMorrow]

@@birdseyeinc.341 Nice. That's awesome you tested it! Best way to learn.

[@rutlegs]

Really helped me understand ETTR. EXCELLENT VIDEO!

[@DaveMorrow]

Glad it helped!

[@malcolmgibbs5826]

Just found your stuff Dave when searching for expose to the right info. Brilliant! I have learned loads but will need to watch a few times so it sticks!

[@DaveMorrow]

Nice! Great to here it. More free training here: www.davemorrowphotography.com/2013/01/tutorials-photography-post-processing.html Enjoy!

[@josanto6916]

Very inspiring, those forests look very beautiful and love the technical aspects of the process. Thanks for doing it Dave! Cheers!

[@DaveMorrow]

Cheers!

[@gracehelmus2076]

Have to say Dave, I learn so much from your video's. Look forward to getting them each week!! Thank you.

[@DaveMorrow]

That's great Grace, thanks for letting me know. See ya on Tuesday:)

[@bobjik25]

Thanks Dave for your indepth analysis. I would like you to make one video. I don't know whether this video is already present but if you can make one video about how to spot composition that will be great.

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome. I have a composition video in my free video series, here: www.davemorrowphotography.com/free-video-series & also discuss a whole lot of composition techniques in depth on my Landscape Photography School Membership, here: www.davemorrowphotography.com/upgrade-membership

[@donhuff3795]

This is the best explanation of expose to the right I've come across. Thanks for sharing.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Don. You're welcome man. Enjoy the day.

[@dennispenton2052]

ETTR - what a great issue to focus upon. Very insightful to highlite the difference between what you see in the LCD & what's in the RAW image. Many times I have limited my EV adjusting because of what the LCD is telling me where I should have pushed the EV to capture more detail in the darks. Your Videos are Insightful. Thanks.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Dennis! New video coming out tomorrow with more technique. Have a good one!

[@pauldrew610]

Thanks for a great video Dave 👍🏼✅ The Best complete explanation of ETTR, simple & concise !! Looking forward to your next video ✅😊

[@suerakesphotography2342]

Perfect examples of ETTR followed thru to the end with specifics. Mission accomplished! I love furry trees-can’t wait to get back onto their glorious depths.

[@DaveMorrow]

Love the furry trees too. Glad you liked it!

[@martincutrone5816]

Another info-packed video! Great work. Lots of food for thought (and practice) in it. You explained clearly the basis of ETTR so we understand it, adapt it to the colors of the scene, and not just follow the mantra of ETTR. Lots of practice and work ahead.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Martin. Glad it was helpful.

[@martincutrone5816]

@@DaveMorrow Quick test at home with contrasty back yard scene of pond with dark green magnolias and bright sky with blue and clouds - the "overexposed" image by 1 stop over nominal did result in a better edited exposure, with better quality in the shadow areas of the dark trees - the magnolia leaves are definitely crisper and without noise. It works! THanks, Dave

[@DaveMorrow]

That's aweesome. Love that you tested it! You're welcome.

[@jettysplash]

Dave, thank you for your generosity writing your photography guides. Liked and Subscribed!

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome. Thanks for checking them out:)

[@BGslavi]

Precious photography information ! I highly respect your dedication to photography!

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks, Слави. Much appreciated!

[@chuzzle72]

Great video and very nicely explained, thanks!

[@DaveMorrow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@roberthatcher2773]

A great tutorial of ETTR, thanks, great vid, respect! Stay safe out there!

[@DaveMorrow]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!

[@huwduggan7964]

Amazing video and great tips, you deserve more subscribers for sure. Also, love the timing of “I travel by foot, that’s all I need” accompanying footage of you in a kayak....we Brits love stuff like that, keep it coming..!

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks man. That's a packraft. It packs into my backpacking bag to link together hiking and rafting. Take care

[@gutsybutterfly6549]

Excellent tutorial. For years I've heard of ETTR but never has it been shown so well. I also love that you shoot with the D810 so I'm learning so much in how to effectively use the features of this camera. Thanks so much, Dave, I enjoy and learn from each video. Stay safe and I look forward to next wee's video.

[@DaveMorrow]

That's awesome to hear. Love the D810. You're most welcome.

[@patrickguilfoyle8884]

Great instructional video on ETTR. Another thing to keep in mind, when viewing a histogram. First visualize the histogram divided into quarters; the far right quarter contain 50% of light data, next quarter contains 25%, next-12.5%. This is why ETTR works.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Patrick. I like that info. If you're interested in the hard science / numbers and a good overview of everything, I have written guides that cover all that stuff: www.davemorrowphotography.com/photography-fundamentals Enjoy! Dave

[@chenwang6942]

I have gained a lot of knowledge about photography from your channel and website, like back button focus technique which I am still getting used to. I am just wondering why not so many people subscribe this fantastic channel, in contrast, channels full of sense of commerce and sponsorship seem always popular.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks! I get what you're saying! 40,000 subscribers is plenty of people for me. 1000 is plenty! haha If there are too many subs you can't actually have a community of conversation because it's far too overwhelming. I'd rather have interaction with a small number of people than have no interaction with millions. GROWTH. One of the main reasons is that I don't use ads, so KZbin doesn't promote the videos as much. Also, I don't spend anytime doing a bunch of other boring tasks that many channels do to quickly grow. I'm interesting in my free time for landscape photography trips and creating videos. If I can do that year round, my life is good! Why try to grow when you're already happy :) Enjoy the vids!

[@videogamesare1]

You're great at explaining things

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks!

[@scotty4418]

Stoked to see the start of your new series Dave. Really enjoyed this episode as you explain the subject in a manner that makes this technique easy to understand.

[@jamesdaniel4483]

Great Video Dave, really appreciate all the insight!

[@ebreckpo6563]

Thank you for sharing your workflow. ETTR or "maximise" sensor saturation is a key asset in digital photography. It can be used for every type of photography. If you are only saving raw files I would suggest changing following setting in camera. Most camera are set to sRGB color space with is a fairly "narrow" colour space compared to Adobe RGB so put this setting into Adobe RGB, take a muted profile and reduce contrast and saturation by e.g. -2. These tweaks will be reflected into the camera histogram. Some experimentation is still needed but I get fairly close results with this setup.

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome. Solid tip! Adobe RGB and Neutral / flat profile in camera is what I go with.

[@isabelladavis1363]

What incredibly useful information ,I’ve always heard that TERM but now I actually understand with this in-depth hands on resource,thank you so much for giving us y’all of your time and energy, stay blessed!

[@DaveMorrow]

Love it. Glad you found the vid useful! Dave

[@dianehowden5382]

Thanks Dave, for the first time, I understand exposure compensation completely due to your excellent explanation and examples.

[@DaveMorrow]

That's awesome. Love to hear it:)

[@seanturner6186]

Hi Dave, I really enjoyed the longer video and new intro. Always so informative. Thanks for the lessons.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Sean! Awesome to her it

[@davidkrugs6466]

Thanks Dave for the reference to the histogram. I got a lot learn yet. Got to get out and try what you explained. Do you carry a GPS with you, boy I would get lost.

[@MatthewSaville]

I've been telling people for years now, they should spend less time on the internet fighting about which camera has 1/10 of a stop better dynamic range, and spend more time out in the field doing THIS, actually getting to know their camera's histogram and how it translates from the back of the camera to post-production, so that they know exactly what they can get away with in the field, and nail their real-world exposures to within 1/3 or 1/2 a stop of "perfect" for any scene. So glad you made this video to help explain the process and the reason behind it!

[@DaveMorrow]

I agree with you. It's interesting how obsessed people are with new new equipment, when the technique is most important.

[@waynemacwilliams8018]

Dave, love your dedication and willingness to share your experiences and of course knowledge-THANK YOU. Please clarify something for me.I also shoot Nikon (D7200), so maybe your full frame metering is different but I do not think so. When metering you indicate "I am going to single spot meter on this area here" and you then move your "cursor" from the middle of the tree 1/2 F11 ISO64, down and into a lighter area (same exposure value). When you hit back button AF it both meters for exposure and autofocuses. But it looks like you have it on center weighted and not spot focus. I mention this because if you notice your exposure value will not change when set to center weighted only spot metering will meter for exposure when moved around your frame. Also unfortunately, only the Pro series Nikon cameras allow the histogram in live view "before" taking your shot for this ETTR technique. The rest of us can only see this histogram when reviewing image after taken or if we are live viewing video. We can view the bar graph thru the viewfinder before the shot but no histogram.

[@DaveMorrow]

Center weighted average is the way to go. You will just have to take a few shots to dial in the exposure without live view. Same exact process. Start at 0EV and go up or down from there after your first shot, depending on the exposure.

[@waynemacwilliams8018]

Thank you. Keep living the dream !@@DaveMorrow

[@MrChristopherwren]

I feel the authenticity of your video.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks!

[@overlandphotography]

Tks so much Dave. I'll be trying this technique

[@JustinPunio]

33 minutes of Gold.

[@DaveMorrow]

haha! Thanks Justin.

[@capt1089]

Love the new into.....Great tips! Thanks again for the content.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Jim. It was time to switch things up:) You're welcome

[@HI2LIFE]

Great Stuff! I had heard and seen some info about ETTR but your explanation is the best one of them all! I love photography can't wait to try this with my Nikon D4 and the Tamrom 15-30mm f/2.8 for some landscape!

[@richard5005]

Very well done 👍 learned much from this . All I have to do now is practice and apply , you pointed out. Great 👍 job.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Richard. Good to hear from you. Let me know how it goes! Dave

[@RealmsOfThePossible]

Thank you so much Dave for all the effort you put into sharing your journey and skills with us all.

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome buddy!

[@duathlete827]

What's the difference is using exposure compensation and simply changing your shutter or aperture? Also, isn't exposure bracketing essentially the same process as bracketing for HDR?

[@DaveMorrow]

Hi Brian, read all my guides, and watch the videos on this page below. I also state in this video the answer to your question:) Lots more here: www.davemorrowphotography.com/2013/01/tutorials-photography-post-processing.html Dave

[@myreason8145]

Great video. Totally appreciate the straightforward quantitative/technical explanation with clear, concise examples. To pair it with some awesome natural scenery from actual hikes, fantastic. Couple quick Qs. Where was the moss and fern-covered forest at the beginning of this video? Also, I'm curious (jealous) how you support 9 months/year in the wilderness? Finally, what is your bear strategy/had any encounters? You're about to become the first person I've ever subscribed to on KZbin.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks! Glad you liked it. There are some other videos on my channel which explain income. Take care & talk soon.

[@pixeldave]

Thanks for sharing Dave! Your channel is by far the best educational resource to push ones photography forward. Coupled with your written guides I believe I learned more than in the last years combined. Keep it up and greetings from Switzerland.

[@texacola]

Wow, finally I get it! I've watched you say countless times to ETTR but you seemed to go a bit further with examples this time of pushing even further past just ETTR. I paused and went out into my back yard with my camera and did some testing using this extra "now new to me, doh!" knowledge and wow, such a big difference. Pixel peeping in Photoshop shows a huge difference in shadow noise with the little extra pushing. Thank you so much, this has exposed me (see what I did there?) to a lot more possibilities for my landscape photography. Thank you. I was going to ask again when you're coming to visit Australia but seeing the incredible wilderness areas I'm guessing you might be a bit like me, explore your own country from one end to the other before even bothering to see others. You would LOVE the old growth forests in Tasmania though guaranteed. Giant tree ferns and everything covered in bright green moss. I think you'd fall in love.

[@DaveMorrow]

I love that you went out to test it! Good stuff, glad it worked. I am just like you in that regard. It's hard to leave the western us, canada and alaska when they are all right here. Some day!

[@texacola]

@@DaveMorrow haha, went outside and then remembered to go back in and put pants on

[@memathews]

Thank you. You just explained what I was looking for. I was taught to expose for the shadows and develop for the highlights on film, managing it through zones, but my DSLR images never quite captured what I wanted. Now I see the DSLR equivalent and I have a whole new process to build. Great job explaining and demonstrating this, wish I'd found you earlier.

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome. Great to hear it!

[@tonylosternau8110]

thx you ...finally a purist photographer...thank you so much for this....

[@DaveMorrow]

haha. You're welcome, Tony!

[@rodicamariaandrea9712]

...as usual you mastered a new point of view ,....just like that....i admire your easiness and fluency and at the same time i know that behind stacks a lot of work.. . ......so,thank you for your generosity....be careful the snow is almost unpredictable.... see you ....

[@DaveMorrow]

Glad to hear it Rodica! You're welcome. The snow can be scary! I'm on my game:)

[@blivieriphoto]

Thanks Dave. I'll have to watch later tonight. I think I've seen this one earlier this year, but it bears watching again. All your videos are so packed with info you need to watch a few times to really let it sink in. Thanks for sharing all of your mastery with us!

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome!

[@florinpopa10]

Quality content and great scenery. I appreciate your work and what you are trying to offer to your audience.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Florin! Really glad you enjoyed it:)

[@michaelbuckley1312]

Just had a Eureka Moment, your explanation was very concise and to the point.

[@DaveMorrow]

Love to hear that! Anything you want to learn about I can cover?

[@michaelbuckley1312]

Dave Morrow , thanks for asking. I don’t know if it’s your thing, but I’d be interested on your views on black and white landscape photography. I’m relatively new so you might have already covered this, but I do find your relaxed way of putting things over refreshing. By the way when I say relatively new, I’m a retired person getting back into photography.

[@DaveMorrow]

@@michaelbuckley1312 Thanks for the idea. I have not covered that, but would love to in the future. Here is all my free learning material for you to check out: www.davemorrowphotography.com/2013/01/tutorials-photography-post-processing.html Enjoy!

[@michaelbuckley1312]

Dave Morrow very much appreciate.

[@sparkysteele]

Thank you so much for sharing this you are very easy to learn from

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome. Have a good one Sparky

[@mibreit-photo]

Excellent, detailed tutorial!

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Michael. You have a great video on this topic too!

[@mibreit-photo]

@@DaveMorrow thanks. I kept mine a little more basic and avoided the topic with the jpeg preview vs raw. I think you did a great job at explaning it.

[@alanrecktenwald4239]

Stellar as usual, thanks for the time. Great information

[@nickbristol3457]

Dave, This was great! Really enjoyed it and the info along with it. Cheers!

[@DaveMorrow]

Glad to hear it Nick. Anything you'd like to see covered in future vids?

[@gazdyer2732]

Great video Dave , very enlightening , many thanks.

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome, Garry!

[@roberthenderson3211]

Brill, I managed to set the back button focus but, I was wondering is it possible to even get the live view histogram up a d5600 before I take the shot? I can only seem to see it in playback.

[@lcwarden]

Enjoyed your new intro, and the info on exposing to the right is extremely valuable. Also, I enjoy looking at your travels. Thanks, Dave.

[@DaveMorrow]

You're most welcome, Linda!

[@williambassin4046]

Wow! Really great new format --- well paced introduction with a lot of beautiful scenery in motion. Much like learning about a new musical composition where in the beginning there is lots of music. Well done indeed.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks!

[@oo0RECON0oo]

Very well explained

[@ihknilsen]

Wow! As someone who focuses on landscapes you just helped me immensely!

[@DaveMorrow]

That's great. Make sure to check out all the stuff on my website. It's strictly landscape: www.davemorrowphotography.com/2013/01/tutorials-photography-post-processing.html Enjoy, Dave

[@yalinchai]

Thank you, Dave. Very useful tip! Enjoy your sharing very much

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome!

[@lindahenderson2113]

Thank you, Dave. I liked the new introduction! Also, I learned a lot about trying to get as much information in the photo, by bracketing the images. I thought that if you “clipped” either the black or whites, that the information would be lost, but you make up for them in the other over/under exposed images.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks! It's lost if you clip the raw file. Full info here: www.davemorrowphotography.com/exposure-triangle

[@lindahenderson2113]

Dave Morrow , darn. Others have been teaching me wrong. Now you have helped me understand the exposure bracketing technique better! I will study the exposure article tonight. Thanks.

[@DaveMorrow]

Enjoy the article. It's a long one:)

[@markvaske]

Be sure to test on your camera. I tried to push 1-2 stops and did lose highlight detail. Also, once you get the shot it can never hurt to take a bracketed shot.

[@DaveMorrow]

Right. Theres a section on that in the video. Always test. Never listen to anyone blindly:)

[@codylerephoto]

Love it man! It's crazy how complicated a relationship yet how simple color and brightness are and something we often don't think about (or at least I don't). I've learned to basically bracket anything at this point.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Cody. I don't think many people do, but if you train yourself to, then your images will improve:) If you read this series you'll understand very well: www.davemorrowphotography.com/photography-fundamentals

[@ANRALOGI]

Wow! Mind-blowing. Finally, I understand how this actually works. I've just been guessing and using my instinct on my photos. Now it makes much more sense. It's actually all about LIGHT INFORMATION as to how photography should be. A painting with light. Thanks for the knowledge you share man.

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome!

[@XSspeeds]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share all of this information.

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome!

[@kiwicutie770]

WOW! amazing info Dave. I have been trying this in manual and maybe I should try it in AP...Thank you so much for the lessons...

[@DaveMorrow]

AP is the best route for landscape! Test it out. Let me know what you think:)

[@Dave_en]

@@DaveMorrow AP is my favourite mode. Tried to use manual mode, but it's a wastage of time for me. Most of the time, I use Auto ISO with AP but on tripod it's not beneficial.

[@davidcollins4227]

Excellent explanation. How is the Nikon D610 got dynamic range IYO. It seems to blow/clip highlights to often in sky’s on matrix metering, I see the blinking on rear lcd when viewing my images on the camera, Many times I often have to set 1/3- 1/2 negative EV to get no blinking. However , is this a good way to judge if I am over exposing because like you say , it’s the Jpeg that’s being viewed and not the RAW file. Is that still the case if I’m shooting RAW only? Would love your feedback , opinion etc? Thanks 🙏

[@tactbright4072]

Thanks Dave. Looking forward to your new class - it sounds like another classic.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks buddy! Excited to get it out there.

[@maculamadness754]

Very insightful... looking forward to next weeks video

[@DaveMorrow]

Great to hear Macula. See you on Tuesday!

[@keng8883]

That is some super useful information... Thank you!

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome, Ken! Enjoy buddy.

[@gerdt.7106]

Great video. Keep well. Regards from Germany.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thank you very much! Have a good day.

[@GeorgeFlippin]

You are a modern day Jeremiah Johnson with a camera! Great explanation of subject.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks George:)

[@blivieriphoto]

Great video Dave. I wasn't aware that the camera's histogram is a bit off from the computer's histogram. I'll definitely go out and test my camera to see how far I can push it. Thanks!!

[@DaveMorrow]

Let me know how your test goes. You're welcome Barbara!

[@blivieriphoto]

@@DaveMorrow I will, thanks!

[@dray6999]

Thanks for sharing this Dave. I really appreciate the you walking through your thought process of shooting in the field.

[@keithdraycott]

I just discovered your channel. Amazing content and information. Dude, you're up there with the Lord and Master Nick Page.

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks Keith! Glad you found me. Tons of free learning material here too: www.davemorrowphotography.com/2013/01/tutorials-photography-post-processing.html

[@jamesss1953]

What memories you must have, what an experience and what dedication ~ I’ve just had a look at you web page images > all stunning and amazing. I think when people look at a photo they very often have no idea of 1. The years of dedicated practice / study 2. The physical effort and hardships that go into capturing such images 3. The miles of hard slog when carrying a back pack with ‘stuff’ needed for the journey. 4. The art of taking a photo…. Truly amazing…….. Decided to go to my work station, open up LRc and take a look ...... there isnt ADOBE Neutral or Flat - bu there is standard? what do you suggest... really good to watch / listen to - I will add (expose to the Right) in my photography since it really makes sense. thanks very much for taking the time to share

[@richardrizzo_photography]

Excellent tutorial, thank you for sharing Dave.

[@DaveMorrow]

You're welcome, Rich!

[@deanhenthorn8674]

Practical information and will definitely be of use in the future. Gracias...

[@stephenseymour4166]

Hi Dave, another interesting, informative and enjoyable video. I learn a bunch of stuff from every one of your tutorials. You have helped me to improve my image taking 10 fold. All the best from the UK. Steve

[@DaveMorrow]

Thanks! That's great to hear, Stephen.

[@abierce100]

great video and information - have found viewing in LAB rather RGB as 'closer' to the scene. Going from scene to processing with your comments is wonderful. Thank you

[@DaveMorrow]

Glad you liked it!

[@daniel-godin]

Hey Dave, Excellent video as always. A little more technical, which is what a lot of us intermediates crave. Thank you. I've noticed ETTR is very important for wildlife photography, as we have to live in the high ISO ranges to keep our shutter speed high. I've noticed when you expose to the right you do much better with noise, even at ISO 6400+. Noise really lives in the darker parts of the image, so as long as you don't blow out the highlights, you want to raise the RAW capture to combat that. I may be misunderstanding this, but I believe that is due to the amount of data your sensor collects when more of the histogram is on the right (a lot more). The more data you have, the cleaner the image. Martin Bailey discussed this in a podcast/blog post a couple years back and it changed the way I shoot. One question for you about Lightroom Profiles. Have you experimented with Camera specific profiles, instead of Adobe ones? One last thing, I wanted to thank you for your last video and it's message. I have put out my first video and I'm excited to do more when the weather gets better. Cheers, Daniel

[@DaveMorrow]

Hey Daniel, Great job on putting out a video. It's hard to start! You want to maximize the signal (light collected) to noise, producing the highest quality image. This article discusses the topic, in depth: www.davemorrowphotography.com/iso-photography I have not tested the camera profiles, but will do tomorrow. Thanks for the tip! Keep cranking out those vids & creating stuff.

[@johnwaine56]

Amazing! I’ve never heard about this before and so for 15 years I have been under exposing most of my shots and wondering why my image quality is not the best!

[@DaveMorrow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michielsiegers1208]

Hi Dave, Just discovered your channel. I subscribed to your newsletter. Great stuff your doing. Learned a lot allready by just watcing one vlog. I do have a question for you. The bit with the histogram, If your camera has no option of showing the histogram in live view, do you have another tip of how to get the whites to the edge? I have a D3, but it seems that in live view, I don't have the option to show the histogram., Cheers, Michiel

[@DaveMorrow]

Hey Michiel, good to hear from you & glad you like the vids. You will have to go with the trial and error option. Inside my online school I have a set of videos & a step by step workflow that I teach to those that don't have live view histograms. If you're interested in that process, any level of the membership, here, will work. No pressure. Just passing the info along to you:) www.davemorrowphotography.com/upgrade-membership There is also a bunch of free tutorials and guides here, but they don't cover your exact question: www.davemorrowphotography.com/2013/01/tutorials-photography-post-processing.html Take care, Dave