Step-by-Step Photo Breakdown: From Camera Settings to Final Edit!
What actually goes into one photo? In this episode, we’re breaking down an image from start to finish — camera settings, composition, lighting choices, editing in Lightroom Classic and Photoshop — the whole shebang!
If you’ve ever looked at a photo and wondered how it all came together, this episode will walk you through the full process.
You can watch the video below, or if you prefer to listen via the podcast (so you can walk or cook at the same time!) then scroll down to see the reference images (SOOC shot, after LIghtroom editing, and after Photoshop) so you have those examples in your head as you listen!
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IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
1️⃣ The location I used and where the light was (including a pullback shot & video!)
2️⃣ What composition elements drew me to that area
3️⃣ Each of my camera settings and why I chose them
4️⃣ How I composed the shot and framed the subject
5️⃣ A full editing walkthrough in Lightroom Classic, and why I did each step
6️⃣The final edits I did in Photoshop to bring it all together!
IMAGE STRAIGHT OUT OF CAMERA
AFTER LIGHTROOM CLASSIC ADJUSTMENTS
AFTER PHOTOSHOP ADJUSTMENTS
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
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🛍️ LOCATION SCOUTING GUIDE The Location Scouting Playbook
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