Post Processing for Landscape Photography

The advent of digital photography and computers has made is possible for everyone to jump on the post-processing band wagon. And why not? Post-processing offers the unlimited potential to make corrections to your photos and also to overcome the limitation of the camera (such as DOF and Dynamic Range). But remember, post-processing is NOT a replacement for learning to shoot. In the long run, having the “fix it later in Photoshop or Lightroom” attitude hurts your creativity and development as a photographer.

Here are few blog post on post processing to help you get started:

Before and After: Grand Tetons

February 13, 2013

This was the view outside our tent when we went camping deep…

Photoshop Blending Modes: Lighten

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December 13, 2012

This is a composite shot I took several years ago in Death…

Cover for beginner landscape photography blog post by Jay Patel

How much time do you spend in Photoshop?

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November 12, 2012

Some photos require just a moment or two in Photoshop, while others requires more time. On average, I spend between 5-15 minutes per photo.

Is it Photoshopped?

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September 3, 2012

Have people told you your photos look “fake”, “too HDRish”, or that you used too much “photoshop magic”? – Here is how we answer them.

Cover for blog article on how to make money with nature photography by Jay Patel

Post-processing with a Histogram – Highlights

August 13, 2012

Here's a shot from Columbia River Gorge in Oregon. In an…

Cover for blog article on how to make money with nature photography by Jay Patel

Photoshop Actions

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December 8, 2011

Here is a brief tutorial and a discussion about Photoshop Actions. We use Photoshop actions to create frame for our thumbnails.