Light Qualities Change 2 - developing the RAW files

In this photography tip we're developing raw files in lightroom from the photo shoot in PT1. Photography is a 2 stage creative process if you want to get it 'right'.

Developing raw files is a 'painterly' thing. In mt experience there's no do this do that, you work the image a bit at a time to make it look natural and achieve the look you want. In part 1 we shot the images and waited for light to change so we could get what we wanted, now lets polish it...

Mike Browne

[mikieson]

who in the world would give you a thumbs down? You are always so polite, helpful, and easy to listen to ... and THANKS for all you do.

[LajosAndrejkovics]

Mike, I just love the way you work and present, dynamic but not rushing with just a bit of humour... thumbs up!

[Diablork]

probably the first long video about Lightroom that I can finish watching! Really helpful stuff, many thanks!

[rvboondocker]

Hey Mike, that's for the tremendous tutorial! I'll watch this a few more times for sure...takes me a while to process all the tips...cool bananas!

[skakdosmer]

Great video, Mike! Seeing you demonstrating these techniques is enormously helpful.
I even liked nearly all the changes you made. (Except that "pool of light" in the second image).
So please keep them coming!

[petelee]

The lecturer I just had on my photography course raved about lightroom, now I can see why. Amazing what you can do. Another great video Mike.

[ShahrulAzwanSahbudin]

this is the very first time, ever, i watch a photo editing tutorial's video's, all the way, till the end, a very good 32 minutes and 52 seconds worth of time spending

[cgc]

I like your editing style. Very simple, easy for me to follow yet yields amazing results.

[debthacker]

Enjoy all your videos. I always pick up something new. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge in such a genuine way.

[anthonyhedger]

Really enjoyed this one Mike. Well, I enjoy all your videos but this was a great look into how you do it for you. Thanks buddy. Tony

[OhCrazyEggs]

Another great video by Mr. Browne. You've really helped me understand Lightroom. Your tips about capturing good light are very useful too. Thank you!

[petrolhead]

Good informative stuff. Full of tips and tricks I didn't know about. Think I will invest in the new course.

[chriswenlock]

Have recently taken again to DSLR photography I have been watching as many as I can before heading off to Norway. Your Cool Bananas! Thank you Mike Browne!

[Humpflicks]

Hi Mike. Looking forward to the new course. Been using LR for a number of years, , but always ready to pick up new hints. Purchased Beginners for my sister who's just getting started. Wishing I had it when starting out. Your workshops are on my retirement bucket list. Cheers from Canada!

[shyfish]

Good stuff! Learned something new today. That bit on the shift click with the paintbrush to do straight lines, never knew about that.

[alasdairmackenzie]

Yet another great video Mike and one of the best Lightroom tutorials I've seen, particularly for the ruined restaurant shot - very well explained and relatively easy to follow. Many thanks.  PS  and I really do like you're presentation style !

[tomclemons]

Well done, Mr. Brown! I just logged on to youtube on my laptop and this video popped up. A minute or so later, I got a notification on my iPhone. So I guess something was telling me to watch. :) I enjoyed it very much.

[marklochner]

Mike- simply a masterclass my friend. Thanks for all your videos. You’ve truly inspired me to shoot more and (hopefully) better photos.

[sidrotten]

you have just made me loose sleep now I know what I've been doing wrong. thanks mike brilliant as usual

[garypentecost]

Brilliant thank you, I've booked myself on a classroom LR course with Carla Reagler at Porthleven in May really looking forward to it as I think I need somebody over my shoulder when using the tools to start with 👍