How To Remove Dust Spots Like A Professional Landscape Photographer

How could I be so stupid? Not only was I daft enough to leave my camera set up in a dusty work zone but I was also dense enough to go on a two day shoot without cleaning my sensor.

Not even the ACR spot removal tool can fix that much sensor dust.

Just when I've given up all hope of salvaging this shot I remember there is one tool out there that might be able to fix this miniature disaster. But will it work?

I have to resort to drastic measures which leads to me eating a massive gob full of humble pie. But you know me, I turn a negative into a positive by groveling to my new sponsor.

As the sun rises over a smoky ocean, I discover that my composition from the night before isn't going to work. I have to scramble to create something new before it's too late, blissfully unaware of the woodworking shop that lives inside my camera.

Landscape photography is hard enough without having to worry about sensor dust and of course, I should have gotten out of bed at 3.30 AM. It seems that no matter what time you set your alarm clock, it's always an hour too late.

Will I gag on my humble pie, will my hard earned landscape photography images be salvageable and why is my wife slapping me in the face?

There's really only one way to find out.

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[afinney]

The renovation looks like it's coming along very nicely! Hoping we get a new video or two soon on that channel.

[MrFrugeon]

Looks like you were being looked after while taking the shot. Look at the video at 13:59, there is a face in the rock formation. An old man. Great video, Gavin.

[DarrenJSpoonley]

that worked out nicely at the end of the day thankfully.. Really liked the comp down low and up close, it gave a whole new look and feel to the scene and shot..

[allansisson]

I will try that out. I Loved that last image. Congratulations on you first sponsored video too

[tracyrobertson]

Happy for you Garvin, I guess you needed to be the one to “get in touch”. Cheers to future endorsements/sponsors hope these deals help bring all your dreams easier within reach!

[OldGirlPhotography]

Discovered Luminar as a one-click fix-it a while ago. Took them a few tries to get it right - v. 3, v.4, AI, Neo - but they have a winner now. And I love it when a pro says that there is a better/easier way to do a tedious task in editing. I use it the same way - as a plugin to Photoshop. Congrats on your first sponsored vid, Gavin!

[RoseKerin]

I just got back from a morning photoshoot in the mountains of New Zealand. The moon was still big and bright. Its frosty and -2 out here in the country and the air was fresh . Your video came on when I got back. I had an amasing time. I hope there is no dust. Ill get Luminar Neo thanks to you. I've ad breakfast and now its coffee time! Hit the road and im sure you are not a blob in my opinion. Cheers from Rose!😍

[PhotoTrekr]

Switched from Photoshop and Lightroom when they went to a subscription model and went to Luminar and Capture One. I find that a vacuum cleaner works well to clean sawdust out of a camera. You have to turn it up on high and really get in there to clean the sensor. But, no more sawdust. Kind of hard to get the sensor back in the camera, though, once it's been sucked out.

[dinsdalephotography]

Congrats on the sponsorship! May it be the first of many to come. Also, gorgeous sunrise over the water even if the shot was less than you hoped for. Also great to see a midweek video from you, as no doubt you're up to your giblets in sawdust & reno. Cheers!

[GodIsReal]

That is actually a really cool photo! You made the tiny rocks look gigantic. And I will check out that software for sure.😊

[brianmckeever]

Congratulations on the sponsorship! Good luck on the diet. Interesting product and images!

[viviennenoble]

Haha I love your sense of humour Gavin, and the photos are so beautiful.

[michaelbottari]

I think the shoot was turned out very good. The light, the soft touch and the near camera postion gives him the special one. Great image and video.

[owensagness]

I love Luminar Neo and have used it to remove dust spots from dirty film scans just the way you show. I don't use it all the time, but it's a great arrow to have in the quiver when needed!

[deborahhammond]

I thought the shot was great and it taught me the importance of close and low and how you made a tiny insignificant rock look like a mountain, amazing

[joehusband]

Half decent shot? Absolutely brilliant shot mate! Really look forward to your videos, because as forest gump says, life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gunna get! But you can guarantee it’s always going to be inspiring with quality entertainment. Cheers Gavin 👌

[dougorlando]

I'm glad you played with Luminar Neo for the spot removal feature. Now you can play with some of their other processes so you are familiar with them too. Then, during your workshops, you can guide people using more than just Photoshop and Lightroom. I use Luminar because its easier to learn and allows me more time to learn the behind the camera craft.

[felicityrostron]

Great advice thanks Gavin
Loved the final image ❤

[JohnHPettigrewFujishooter]

Gavin I have been using Luminar for some time and have been thinking about upgrading to Neo simply because of that tool, Now I think you just sold me on it. Thanks for sharing

[roderickwho]

Great video as usual, Gavin. Em, I couldn't help noticing in the opening bit of the vid that your telly was on fire, but maybe that's how you roll (?). Thanks for keeping us all in the loop RE your bowel movements btw. Oh, and the low carb/no carb really works. I did the Dr. Michael Mosley diet and I lost 10Kg in ten weeks.