How to edit drone photos. This is a question that I have gotten from many people recently. I have put together a class where I cover exactly how to edit drone photos to make them pop.
I have been shooting with drones for a long time. The perspectives you can get with this awesome little machines are insane. However, you need to know how to finish this images. Taking them is just step one, editing them is just as important as taking them.
In this easy to understand Lightroom course, you will learn how to finish your drone images like a boss. I cover all the basics and go into detail about why I do what I do.
Going over the basic panel, the lens corrections, the detail panel, tone curbs and explain every step of the way. I try to keep my classes short and simple so everyone can understand and start applying these techniques to their workflow right away.
I have been editing with Lightroom for 9 years and knowing what every slider does is very important. If you are ready to take you drone images to the next level check out my class. You won’t be disappointed. In fact, you can watch it for free.
You get two months free when you use this link. I also have other classes on there that will help you take your photography and your photography career to the next level.
Drop by check it out and upload some of your drone images. I can’t wait to see them.
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How do you use the contrast slider in Lightroom? The best Lightroom tool that almost always gets underused by most photographers especially beginner photographers is the contrast tool. It is an intimidating tool because if used incorrectly, you can potentially destroy your image.
The contrast tool is my favorite tool to finish an image with. Once I edit a photo the way I like it, (landscape, portrait or any kind of image) I always go to my contrast slider to finish it up.
Contrast makes the photo look real, it makes it look like a finished image. If you are ever in doubt of how to edit a photo or what you need to do to an image to make it pop, always go to the contrast slider.
When you watch the video below, you can see that the image above looks really good after I edited it and before I touched it up. However, once I brought up the contrast the photograph came alive. It made it look so much better. Like a suit without a tie, the contrast slider is the tie to finish off the suit.
Contrast is just as important as anything else, but I always give it a bit more love than all the other sliders. Contrast brings the colors of an image together, it darkens the right spots and it makes your sky pop.
When you use contrast correctly in combination with all the sliders in Lightroom, you will see a very large difference in your images.
Contrast should always be adjusted in all of your images. Once you start to do it and getting familiar with it, you will see there is nothing to fear.
In this video, you can see how I use contrast to bring my photo to life and to finish it off before sending it off to print.
This is a Skylum Luminar review and it does not disappoint. The price of the software is extremely inexpensive for what it can do. And guess what? You can try it out for FREE. You can grave your copy here. If you choose to buy it use code FINEART at check out to get a discount when you follow this link.
What is Luminar? Luminar is the new editing software made by Skylum. It is incredibly fast and the possibilities are endless. I have been using it for a while now and it is really good. While trying to find something broken in the software or something missing I keep finding new features. I can not find anything wrong with the software as of this Luminar review.
How does it work?
When you open up the software, right off the bat the first thing you see is a set of presets at the bottom of the screen. This is really good because it gives you a good idea of what the photo can actually look like before you even start doing anything to it.
If you really like what you see, then you can just use that preset and be done with it. I know it is that awesome and super simple to do.
If you want to adjust that preset, all you have to do is apply it and adjust it to taste. (see the right-hand side)
Slylum Luminar Review
Who is Luminar For? Luminar is for every photographer, from beginners to pros. It works on Mac and PC. That is correct everyone can use this awesome software.
Can I use it with Lightroom? The answer is yes you can. Luminar can be used inside of Lightroom as a plugin. It is very easy to install and it has so many more adjustments than Lightroom.
If you find yourself to be overwhelmed with all this filters and masks and adjustments. Do not panic, Luminar has an awesome workspace called quick and awesome. It basically does the work for you.
I know it is crazy to think about software reading your mind, but it really does. When you pick the quick and awesome workspace there is a slider to boost the image as much as you want. Then magic happens.
These are all the workspace options you have. You can also create your own making your workflow even better.
Are you into drone photography? Skylum Luminar is loaded with Arial photography workspace as well as presets so you do not feel lonely inside the software. It works really good.
Check out the portrait workspace. It has so many options to beautify your portraits. Once you open this software up, you will be addicted. (just doing this review I have edited 15 photos and I keep forgetting I am doing a review) lol not a bad problem to have.
Conclusion
Bottom line is that Luminar is a great piece of software. It is another tool to have in your toolkit. Luminar has many different workspaces form street photography, to landscape photography, to portrait photography and the list goes on. Skylum Luminar truly is designed by photographers for photographers.
Best Photography Spots in Orlando Florida can be found all over the place. When you think Orlando, you think of Disneyworld, Universal, and NASA. Orlando is full of awesome theme parks that would take you an entire summer to visit them all.
I have put together a list of the best photography spots in Orlando Florida. As a photographer, no matter where I go, I am always looking for the best photography spots no matter where I go even if it’s theme parks. From Disneyworld to NASA, there are some real gems in Orlando that cannot be overlooked.
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1. Disneyworld. Disneyworld is an incredible place, however, it gets better once the sun sets and the fireworks start. Best time to shoot is at night during the fireworks. I suggest a zoom lens and a baby tripod.
2. Harry Potter’s Castle. The castle is incredible, you will have a blast just walking around photographing this place. It is just epic. I recommend a wide angle lens. Best time to soot is at dusk.
3. JFK Space Center, NASA. One of the coolest places to go explore in Orlando for sure. NASA has incredible sights, endless possibilities where your imagination will go wild. Atlantis is one of them. A wide angle lens is a must.
4. Florida Polytechnic University. Focusing on careers in advanced fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava was selected to design the campus’ first building. A must on your visit Orlando.
5. Orlando’s eye. This is a massive Ferris wheel that looks just like the London Eye. It’s a cool spot to photograph. Best time to shoot is at dusk. Bring your Wide Angle Lens.
6. Epcot. Have you ever traveled around the world? This is the place to do it. There are 11 countries to visit and lots of photos to be taken. Below are my favorites. A tripod and a wide angle are a must. Best times to shoot is at dusk.
7. China Pavilion. For sure one of the coolest spots to photograph when you are inside Epcot. Bring a wide angle lens. Best time to shoot is anytime.
8. Venice Italy Epcot. If you have ever been to the real place you will instantly get transported when you visit the Italy Pavilion.
9. Japan. Can you see the stars? Japan is awesome. Best time to shoot is at night. I shot this with my 24-85mm lens. A tripod is a must.
10. Morocco. When in Morocco? Exactly, take a lot of photos. A wide angle is a must. This place is packed, I recommend waiting until dark to take photos.
11. Universal Orlando. Whether you are here for the rides or just to hang out, make sure you bring your camera. Everywhere you look is worthy of a photo.
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