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Focus Blending for Landscape Photography

– by David Johnston

Learn to bring out exquisite details & incredible sharpness in landscape photography with DOF & Focus blending in Photoshop.

$39.95

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Instant access to streaming video tutorial for 1 year.
9 teaching videos for nature photographers who want to learn to blend images with different focus points and depths of field.
In-depth explanation of the step-by-step process that will teach you how to harness the automated and manual focus stacking in Photoshop.
5 Case Studies provide an in-depth look at software and techniques for creating landscape photos with stunning details and sharpness.

Compatible with: Photoshop CC 2019 and higher, Lightroom Classic 2019 and higher.
Video Created with: Photoshop CC 2019, Lightroom Classic 2019

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What You’ll Learn

Many photographers struggle to maintain sharpness throughout their landscape compositions—especially in complex scenes with depth, movement, or high contrast. This nature photography video tutorial bridges the gap between camera technique and powerful post-processing, equipping you with the skills to transform ordinary images into compelling, high-resolution works of art. Whether you’re a hobbyist or seasoned shooter, mastering focus stacking and post-processing in Photoshop and Lightroom will significantly enhance the quality and professionalism of your portfolio.

✅ Develop a Reliable Focus Blending Workflow in Photoshop
Learn how to set up a streamlined and repeatable focus blending workflow for landscape photography, giving you greater control and consistency over image sharpness from foreground to background.

✅ Go Beyond Hyperfocal Distance with Focus Stacking Techniques
Go beyond hyperfocal distance technique and discover how using Photoshop focus stacking can unlock stunning clarity and sharpness throughout your compositions.

✅ Master Manual Focus Blending for Dynamic Scenes
Not all scenes are static. In this video, you’ll learn how to manually blend multiple exposures in Photoshop to create sharp landscape photos with moving subjects, such as flowing water or swaying foliage.

✅ Combine HDR and Focus Blending for Maximum Impact
Explore advanced methods to blend high dynamic range (HDR) exposures with focus stacking to retain both detail in highlights/shadows and incredible depth of field.

✅ Create Artistic Compositions with Varying Depths of Field
See how professional nature photographers use multiple exposures with different focal planes to achieve creative effects, enhancing storytelling and visual impact.

✅ Learn Through Real-World Case Studies
Our straightforward, non-technical approach walks you through real-life case studies, so you gain practical knowledge you can apply to your own landscape photography right away.

If you want to take your landscape photography to the next level, learning how to properly use focus blending techniques in post-processing is essential. Our easy-to-follow video tutorial offers step-by-step instruction on everything from automated focus stacking in Photoshop to manual focus blending with moving elements, and even combining focus and HDR techniques. Unlock the potential of your camera and software—and start producing the razor-sharp, visually striking nature photographs you’ve always envisioned.

How do I know if this Focus Blending Tutorial is for me?

This tutorial is for you if:

You have a basic knowledge of RAW processing in Lightroom.
You have a basic knowledge of image adjustments, and layers & masks in Photoshop.
You want to learn to create sharp images using manual and automated focus blending workflows.
You want to create artistic landscape photos with selective sharpness in Photoshop.
You want to learn how pros merge HDR & Focus workflows to create incredibly sharp, high dynamic range images.

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 image adjustments, layers, and masks work in Photoshop. In this course, we assume you are familiar with Photoshop.
If you want to learn about camera settings including exposure, focus, and composition. This course is focused on post-processing only.

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About Focus Blending for Landscape Photography Tutorial

Creating tack-sharp landscape photos isn’t just about using the right gear—it’s about mastering the post-processing techniques that bring every detail into focus. Our video tutorial on post-processing sharp landscape photos using Photoshop and Lightroom is designed specifically for nature photographers who want to elevate their image quality using focus stacking, manual focus blending, and advanced HDR workflows.

Follow along with our real-world Case Studies to see how the pros do it.