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.

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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.

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Cardiff, California

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It has been great to work through your video tutorials at my own pace and concentrate on subjects that most interest me. You provide clear and concise information, and the workflow portions are excellent for driving home the techniques you are teaching. I have also enjoyed your free webinars. Thank you so very much!

Jody Olson

California

What a refreshing approach in an ever changing industry!

I have been an outdoor photographer for 25 years and really enjoy tuning in to Varina and Jay’s tutorials, they are leading the way with their technical knowledge and philosophy on composition, what a refreshing approach in an ever changing industry!

Guy Vickers

New Plymouth, New Zealand

You do a terrific job of explaining things clearly

I just wanted to let you know that I’m working my way through the Ultimate Landscape Photography Course and loving it! You do a terrific job of explaining things clearly, and you have a great onscreen presence and rapport with each other. Really enjoying it – looks like I’ll have to get Behind the Lens next… And I look forward to more after that!

Jack Johnson

Beloit, WI, USA

Easy to follow and replicate for your students

Once again, a wonderful course (Getting it Right in Camera) that you have created here, in stunning locations, and by means of your intuitive style of teaching all the concepts and techniques can be properly digested. The case studies provide invaluable insights in how you work your cameras and the thought processes behind creating those wonderful images – easy to follow and replicate for your students.

Frank Weitzer

Germany

I am having so much fun

You have both brought my learning forward big time with your Histogram Exposed Course. I only got my first dslr 2 weeks ago. You have given me the skills to get results straight away. I am having so much fun experimenting in manual mode. Something I didn’t think was possible so early in my journey.

Simon Page

New South Wales, Australia

Experience you bring to your video courses was very uplifting

The fresh perspective and experience you bring to your video courses was very uplifting to me and since I have taken the course my images have really improved. I also have a renewed desire to shoot again. I continue to watch them over and over and find hidden gems in them each time I do.

Shane Davila

Boise, Idaho, USA

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

Thank you Varina for explaining hyper focal distance

I am thrilled that this weekend I got to put to use what I have learned so far. Thank you Varina for explaining hyper focal distance, it even worked with my little Olympus OMD M5 with the kit 12-50mm lens. Thank you both for explaining how to use layers.

Robert Forrister

Makanda, Illinois

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This (Visual Wilderness video courses) is exactly what I didn’t realize I’ve been looking for over the past few years: the videos, case studies, raw files, and explanations are what set this so far apart from anything else I’ve found. I have just started the course, but I can confidently say excellent job!

Mark Petry

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

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...