Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 31 minutes ago

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A single critique early in my career changed how I approach editing forever. This video breaks down that lesson and shows how it applies in Lightroom today.

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Chapters:
0:00 – The editing lesson learned from shooting a wedding
1:10 – Why a consistent workflow matters
1:40 – Starting with composition and lens corrections
3:20 – Geometry adjustments and cropping
4:15 – Removing distractions with Generative Remove
6:40 – Establishing global tone and color
8:40 – Using point curves and color calibration
10:50 – Creating landscape masks
11:45 – Refining vegetation and greens
13:30 – Adjusting water highlights and color
15:00 – Sharpening and finishing basics
15:20 – Adding lens blur creatively
18:50 – Creating a subtle sun glow with masks
20:45 – Final before/after and editing philosophy

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