Creative Sharpening in Lightroom Tutorial

Discover how to selectively sharpen minute details, improve contrast and enhance textures for nature photography.

– with Jay & Varina Patel

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

Instant access to streaming video tutorial for 1 year.
8 instruction videos for nature photographers who want to make selective adjustments using Range Masks in Lightroom.
110+ minutes of video content – explanations, examples, workflow, case studies.
In-depth explanation of the step-by-step process that will allow you to harness the sharpening power in Lightroom.
Real life case studies so you can see the creative sharpening techniques in use.

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENT

Compatible with: Lightroom Classic CC 2021 or above
Video Created with: Lightroom Classic CC 2021

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Explore variety of sharpening tools available for nature photographers in Lightroom.
Discover the difference between three types of sharpening used to create a finished image.
How to apply highly selective sharpening techniques in Lightroom to create crisp, natural looking photos.
Understand different types of detail that are present in your photos and understand how to properly sharpen each to create sharp, natural looking photos.
Learn about the challenges, limitations and pitfalls of sharpening for nature photography.
In-depth explanation of advanced post processing techniques in Lightroom using real life case studies.

Learn concepts in straightforward, non-technical terms that make it easy to understand how to create sharp nature looking nature photos.

What People are Saying

Excellent Class for a New Student

The Creative Sharpening Class by Jay Patel enlightened me as to the different approaches to sharpening various aspects of a landscape scene. It would be an excellent class for a new student of Lightroom as well as someone experienced who can be reminded by the very good illustrations of the various tools and the interactive potential of these tools in Lightroom. I went back over part of this tutorial several time. It is excellent.

Larry Wilkinson

Michigan, United States

Great stuff!

I’m enjoying your Creating Impact Course video tutorials and case studies. They’ve really helped clarify a number of areas that have always been a big vague for me – like hyperfocal distance! I’ve also really appreciated seeing your thought process when deciding how to photograph a location and the steps you work through in post processing. Great stuff! :)

Ruth Smith

Tasmania, Australia

I learn a lot from them

Both Jay and Ugo are clear and informative in their instruction. I learn a lot from them whenever they host a webinar.

Neal Abello

Santa Ynez, United States

I’m successfully using Hyperfocal Distance all the time now!

I spent gobs of time trying to wrap my head around Hyperfocal Distance, but for whatever reason, I just never found the right teachers until I saw your class on the subject. I’ve watched it twice now, and guess what? I’m successfully using Hyperfocal Distance all the time now! It’s literally like you guys opened a curtain and let the sun in.

Kirk Peterson

Tennessee, USA

The material is presented in easy-to-digest

I have been using filters for many years and still learned a number of helpful tidbits of information I didn’t already know or hadn’t thought about from the Essential Filters Course. The material is presented in easy-to-digest segments of video that you can sit down and watch all of back-to-back, or if you only have a few minutes you can watch them one at a time. The way the segments are divided makes it easy to go back and find specifics you want to review.

Jennifer Wolf

Cardiff, California

I thoroughly enjoyed the video courses

I thoroughly enjoyed the video courses by Varina and Jay Patel. Their clear presentation style and real life examples of their teaching enabled me to rapidly understand and put into practice what they were teaching. Their style is quite personal as if you were on site with them. Excellent photography in the examples supports the learning experience. Histograms were always a bit of a mystery. Seeing how to use them to improve my “in-camera” results will enable me to get the results I see in the field.

Michael Franklin

Ottawa, Canada

Lots of in depth information

Mastering Exposure Webinar had lots of in depth information. Very logically presented. Thank you SO much!

Jessie McGuire

Long Island, NY

I congratulate Jay and Varina on an excellent course!

I congratulate Jay and Varina on an excellent course. Naturally the most important element is the human and I am enjoying your philosophy, meticulous attention to detail, and words of wisdom learned sometimes the hard way. You are giving us wonderful and very effective advice and recommendations for equipment use and photographic technique. (Ultimate Landscape Photography Course)

Stephen Veronneau

Edmond, Oklahoma

It’s worth every cent!

There’s so many free videos out there it’s easy to be overwhelmed. The Ultimate Landscape Photography Course breaks down the fundamental knowledge you need for landscape photography and shows you how to use that knowledge in an actual photo shoot. That makes it a lot easier to figure out where you’re going wrong when you’re not getting the result you’re after. It’s worth every cent!

Tania Court

Armidale, NSW, Australia

In Sharp Focus Webinar very good

In Sharp Focus Webinar very good. Sometimes it felt like drinking from a firehouse, but good information.

Kendrick Neubecker

Glenwood Springs, Colorado

How do I know if this Lightroom Tutorial is for me?

This tutorial is for you if:

You have a basic knowledge of RAW procesing Lightroom.
You know how to use filters, brushes and range masks in Lightroom to selectively make adjustments to your photo.
If you want in-depth explanation of variety of sharpening tools in Lightroom available to nature photographers.
You want to understand different types of detail that are present in your photos and understand how to properly sharpen them.
If want to know how to apply highly selective sharpening techniques in Lightroom to create crisp, natural looking photos.

This tutorial might not be the right fit if:

You are just getting started in post processing. If you don't know how to use Lightroom, you may want to find out more before you start this course.
You want to learn the basics. You'll get the most from this course if you have some knowledge of RAW Processing in Lightroom.
You want in-depth explanations of how your global & local adjustment work in Lightroom. In this course, we assume you have some knowledge of how global & local adjustment are used.
If you want to learn about camera settings including exposure, focus and composition. This course is focused on post processing only.

About our Creative Sharpening in Lightroom Tutorial

Our Creative Sharpening in Lightroom Tutorial is packed full of easy-to-follow explanations, rich examples, and in-depth case studies. You will learn how to use various tools in Lightroom to freeze enhance details, preserve mood in your photo, bring out incredible textures, and more.

Here are some of the key concepts covered in this Lightroom tutorial...