RAW Photo Editing Basics: Pro Tips I Wish I Learned Sooner

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In this week’s episode, we discuss RAW photo editing basics that professional photographers know that I wish I knew sooner. Editing RAW photos is one of the most intimidating and confusing aspects of photography. We all know that photographing in a RAW format provides the most flexibility from a post processing perspective, but how to get the most out of your RAW images can be overwhelming. In this video, I've created a simple 10 step workflow that you can follow in order to become more comfortable with a RAW photo editing process. I even took it a step further and created a step by step guide that you can download above and keep handy while you practice at home. I hope you enjoy this week's video and as always thanks so much for watching! - Mark D.

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**LETS CONNECT**

[MarkDenneyPhoto]

🔥QUESTION: Which Crop did you prefer? Edge or no Edge?

[nathantibbetts]

I've been watching Lightroom and photo editing videos for years, but no one has taught me so much meaningful information in one video as you. Thank you!

[deivytrajan]

I like the one with the mud in the bottom. It makes composition more interesting and a bigger story to tell than just a cute mountain with symmetrical reflection in the water.

[davide]

Beautiful work Mark. That solo mode is a godsend. You are the Man.

[michaelgoulding]

Been a while since I've visited YouTube and delighted to see the growth of your channel and career, and that your content remains at such a high level

[frankcrayon]

Well done, Mark. Very informative. One thing I tend to do is be careful I don't make the sky darker than its reflection.

[ronaldheinrich]

For many years I used to take my pictures with Sony cameras. And it was ok. Now for 6 weeks I have a Fuji x-h2. And to me it seems as if the Fuji works completely different with colors. The same when I watch your videos and you show the RAW. The colors have much more depth and dynamic. For me it is great to see how you work out the details and make a good picture to a better one. Thank you for that.

[indrajitadvani]

Really appreciate that solo mode tip and SHIFT double click black/white. Didn't know those. Can't decide which of the two crops I prefer!

[michelv]

Solo mode is great but what I learned just recently makes it even more interesting ! If you want to temporarily open a second (or more) panel, you can do it by typing <SHIFT>+<CLICK> on the panel you want. I love it !

[castorc]

The photo with the edge of the pond in view looks more complete to me. The cropped one makes the photo look truncated. Appreciate the tutorial on how you brought out the hidden features that had 'fallen into shadow' in the RAW file.

[gopeddle]

I like the crop that's more like a 2 1/4 format. I think it emphasizes the light and mountain better and makes the overall image more impactful. Nice work.

[shyamalganguly]

Definitely the cropped image is far more compelling than the original one! The fact that the dolomite mount needs to be in the upright composition to effect the boldness in front of the amazed human figure which brings to scale the dolomite to the viewers taking the pleasure of the scene from opposite side of the surface of water! The light room technique to transform the entire picture is a great reward for learners like us and that too from a professional! I can't thank you less for enhancing the skill for Lightroom software bit by bit in each of your video!

[michaelfloy]

Tough call as both are appealing, but I like the one on the left slightly better. Very good and informative video!

[brianjennings]

As always Mark - excellent tutorial. I especially like the work flow which has changed a bit from earlier videos, but this flows and works well. Thanks.

[LyndaRossi]

I really like the crop, it’s less distracting. First time I’ve seen your channel & I’ll definitely be watching more from you. Thanks

[amymelvin]

I like the one with the puddle best I think it adds just enough darker tone to separate the top from the reflection. beautiful

[tdemask]

I prefer the no edge square crop. Thanks for the super helpful tutorial showing your workflow. Really helps me focus instead of being overwhelmed with the 8 million different controls in my raw processing software!

[ChristopherRGray]

Greetings Mark. The one with no shoreline by a long shot. This was a welcomed video, as I am starting to have memory loss. Your check sheet is now on the wall next to my monitors. Thanks Muchly

[steveklamkin]

I choose the cropped photo - or, the one that's 'closer to square'. The mountain and its reflection lend itself to the square, I think. I've learned a lot right here... my LRC learning curve has been pretty steep, and you've been helping me quite a bit, Mark. Thanks!

[gregwarson]

I've watched tons of your posts Mark, and always come away with something new. Thanks for taking the time to help us use the full capabilities of Lightroom.