Ireland Cliffs: Start to Finish Editing Tutorial

Ireland sea cliffs at sunset with Lightroom and Photoshop logos

Dramatic light can be challenging to edit. In this start-to-finish tutorial, I’ll show you how I balance a bright Irish sunset and dark sea cliffs, then refine the color and atmosphere without losing what made the scene special.

Over 90 minutes of video take you through the shoot, Lightroom preparation, and the finishing work in Photoshop.

  • Prepare exposure, white balance, color, and composition in Lightroom.
  • Blend exposures and use masks to work on the sky and cliffs separately.
  • Keep adjustments editable with Smart Objects, layers, and luminosity masks.
  • Add depth with dodging and burning, refine color, and control an Orton glow.
  • Prepare and export the finished photograph.

Software: Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop. The Photoshop luminosity-mask demonstration uses the TK panel. Some familiarity with Lightroom and Photoshop is helpful.

Digital video tutorial. No physical product is shipped.

$ 65.00