How I create PHOTOS with a PAINTERLY look - More than a Lightroom tutorial

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Жыл бұрын

My painterly woodland images are made not only with the right conditions, but also by using the right Lightroom and Photoshop editing techniques. Watch as I talk through both.
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@juliebaughan7533 7 күн бұрын

Hi Nigel, I love this painterly look and have been editing my landscapes like this for a few months. It’s weird though how some people just can’t see the beauty in this kind of image, my local camera club don’t like it even though I am so pleased with how my images look with this kind of editing. It’s disappointing when people don’t appreciate photography as an art form and not just a factual representation of a scene…they don’t know what they are missing 😢

@itzawrap 12 күн бұрын

Briliant Nigel. Well done and well taught.

@c141charlie Жыл бұрын

Folks, we just got a free masterclass in Lightroom.

@LandscapesDronescapes 3 ай бұрын

Hi Nigel. I just saw your recent video about taking more time to do the things you enjoy rather than having the feeling of needing to produce videos all the time. I have a couple of KZfaq friends who really suffered the burnout of doing this so it's great you are putting yourself first. I, like many others will always be here to watch your videos regardless ;) Reason why I commented on this one is that vides like this one here, specifically have been such an amazing help in me developing my landscape photography. Woodland is a hard art to master and with your help this last couple of years I feel I have come on a long way. So a HUGE THANKYOU from me! Wishing you my very best and look forward to hopefully bumping into you in a foggy woodland again some day. Cheers!

@DaniConnorWild Жыл бұрын

Really interesting to hear your process. Found it fascinating to hear you're inspired by paintings!

@omarmhmd12 Жыл бұрын

I am a beginner photographer and I am trying to get better. I love woodland photography and we rarely have good conditions for photography on this part of the planet. So your videos are giving me great push and teach me a lot to become better and better photographer although the lack of conditions and locations

@londonphotographer1 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been a professional photographer for over 20 years, all be it portrait largely, and I really value your deep understanding of light, the journey of the eye… more than that, I really learned some new skills and have been wondering how I could apply this to portrait photography. I’d be really interested to see how you retouch a portrait using these same techniques. Have you done this and would you consider a tutorial? Having a fresh approach would be really interesting.

@josephschimmer302 Жыл бұрын

This is an educational masterpiece. I‘m following your channel for quite a while and still you’ve got new insights to share.

@markr5418 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MrTwogiantscoops Жыл бұрын

This tutorial is superb and will be so useful using some of your techniques. Your original images are raw excellent but the subtle changes in individual colours and luminosity in selected areas make such an overall feel. Thank you

@karinweickel657 Жыл бұрын

Amazing edits. Thank you so much for sharing your great knowledge for free 🙇‍♀️.

@NigelDanson Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@wayneross843 Жыл бұрын

Your work in this video has a Thomas Kinkade feel to it. ( no insult implied!) So often while walking in the woods, I’ll come across a scene that intrigues me with shapes and good leading lines, but once in the computer looks BLAH! Your processing makes things come alive! ( but not over the top!) Thank you!!!

@jarlespelund1021 Жыл бұрын

I was just about to look up some lightroom tutorials, perfect timing!

@macsprotte1436 Жыл бұрын

Visite Picasso is a classic documentary by Paul Haesaerts which features the footage of Picasso painting on glass while a camera films him from the other side. This documentary is spectacular to watch. I do have similar feelings with Nigels video. Being able to see masters at work is pure joy!

@altrujillo3566 8 ай бұрын

Am I glad I took the time to watch this video! Thank you Nigel. I've struggled with the sometimes overwhelming LR/PS menus and this will be quite useful.

@csvapeldoornjeugd3853 Жыл бұрын

These editing videos are so much appreciated, Nigel. Thanks so much!

@ionasthom4636 Жыл бұрын

Can't even describe how helpful this tutorial is, I turned more into woodland photography this fall, but I really struggled with editing these kind of images. Hopefully I can do better after this video! Really appreciated Nigel!

@nicholashartmann4525 Жыл бұрын

I have trouble even taking woodland photos. I just do not understand how I make my subject, maybe a specific tree, stand out from all the other trees without using bokeh.

@bridmontgomery9848 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this - quite literally - very illuminating video! Being an absolute dunce at Lightroom I always wondered how to get those effects. Looking forward to next week's video on Cornwall.

@ChesterTugwell Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nigel - great insight into your editing process.

@mikephillipsphotography Жыл бұрын

Some useful techniques in here, thanks a lot Nigel, grateful you chose to do this topic from your poll.

@Jsfrog Жыл бұрын

Love your comment at 19:09 that there is no right or wrong to this, it's all about the artist's intent or preference. Thank you for this excellent video!!

@vampgaia Жыл бұрын

Gotta rewatch and rewatch and rewatch….. so very helpful!

@oastorga Жыл бұрын

Even before I finished your video I just had to try some of your techniques on my images, lots of glow I've missed. Thank you for sharing.

@paulwarrilow4103 Жыл бұрын

Another superb video - thank you Nigel. I love these images and you have a real gift for explaining your editing processes so clearly - I find them so helpful!

@user-cv2sf7ll4j Жыл бұрын

Thank you for helping me on my photography journey Nigel. You are a true artist and excellent instructor. My photography has come on in leaps & bounds in large part to your excellent videos. Keep up the fantastic work.

@grahamthomson603 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Love woodland photography and it's always a treat seeing your images 👏

@gavinswonnell4839 Жыл бұрын

A great video Nigel! Thanks so much for sharing some of your secrets. The Intersecting with tools and luminance on local areas I found especially useful👍👍👍

@scomart Жыл бұрын

Intersecting with a brush. A key take-away. Thanks for the tips.

@notniox1916 Жыл бұрын

I've been watching your videos for a while now, and i really like how you explain things and take your photos, make a story out of them. Wish you all the best luck, Nigel!

@keithsanders6554 Жыл бұрын

An excellent demonstration of Lightroom masking.

@michaelnugent3507 Жыл бұрын

Superb tutorial on Lightroom (and Photoshop). One of the best I've viewed. Made loads of notes. Now I have to put it all into practice! I'd reckon I'll be returning to this video several times for a refresher.

@bobtaylor364 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant tutorial Nigel, many thanks for sharing.😊

@wespettus7343 Жыл бұрын

Great to see how you transform your images into those beautiful artworks.

@laurabattel5766 Жыл бұрын

I re-edited some old pictures, and with your version of the Orton effect they look way more magical! Thank you!!

@AngelWych1 Жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video. Thank you Nigel.

@GJSsongsmith Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Nigel , many thanks 🙏

@caleblatreille8224 Жыл бұрын

This is my favourite of all your editing videos. Absolutely great tips here, but more than that just some insight into what you're looking for and why. Thanks as always!

@ChrrZ Жыл бұрын

fantastic tips, thank you very much nigel!

@mwe5398 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nigel! Lots of wonderful info here.

@antonoat Жыл бұрын

Outstanding tutorial and a great demonstration that in editing there are many ways to achieve the same or similar results! You turn what could be almost mediocre scenes if edited incorrectly into something special, a literal magical wonderland of light, colour and atmosphere. Thanks for sharing this with us Nigel, much appreciated.

@MarkRomine Жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

@glynparry6598 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video Nigel. Thank you 🙏

@paz.paz. Жыл бұрын

Your videos help me in more ways than being a better photographer but learn how to appreciate the world and nature. Every video feels like home, with a warm and kind vibe. Thank you so much Mr Danson! Greetings from Chile❣️

@nebraasss1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@melissam731 Жыл бұрын

This tutorial is one of my favorites. Thanks so much for showing how to use the color and luminosity range. These techniques will be so helpful in editing my photos. I love your work and appreciate all these helpful tutorials.

@SteveZodiac777 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for those great tips! Can't wait to see your upcoming videos!

@keef_s Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much - This is exactly what I needed. To me, processing my photos provides as much pleasure as capturing them and I've really struggled to achieve the 'painterly' look. I've already gone back to some of my pictures and created all-new edits. Most useful video guide I've seen. Very much admire your work

@carolinezaramati9193 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Nigel for this awesome editing tutorial. I love your woodland photography, and your from work process I can learn a lot.

@MarkAllemang-ju1wg Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so helpful. Thanks for detailing the lightroom process!

@wcourson11 Жыл бұрын

I love your compositions in particular, and your edits! I love your tutorials- especially this one. You have inspired me to improve my photography and my own edits. I have been in an editing rut, and you’ve inspired me to change. Thank you!

@ericlutz9558 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nigel! A very densely packed vlog. LOTS of info in here. Can't wait for the next few.

@davidbodine8350 Жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic tutorial. Thank you so much.

@janetsharp122 Жыл бұрын

What an absolute brill tutorial , thank you x

@richardpesce5325 Жыл бұрын

A truly wonderful and educational video! Thanks again Nigel!

@NigelDanson Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@allandavies1187 Жыл бұрын

Loved it!

@sergeantcrow Жыл бұрын

Excellent.... Thank you.

@borghallen Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this

@IndraDelle Жыл бұрын

Hi Nigel, Thank you so much for sharing your LR editing tips and another inspiring video! Love your woodland photography "style" and way of photographing and editing. Keep up your fantastic work ... and It was a pleasure to meet you in the misty Padley Gorge that day:)

@jimhill6130 Жыл бұрын

Hi Nigel, good to see you out and about so I'm guessing that that your back is much improved. I'm hoping so. Thanks for sharing your skills and enthusiasm, I now see potential pictures in the woods where I once saw only trees.

@clm12 Жыл бұрын

Always spot on !

@HalkerVeil Жыл бұрын

As a painter myself I watched this out of curiosity. Then I learned something.

@domhaughton6809 Жыл бұрын

A really useful tutorial, which has gone straight into my saved videos.

@donaldholman9070 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much… I love your work.

@Wklambert Жыл бұрын

Nigel... Thank you... I've struggled in LR and PS, trying to understand intersecting masks, and blend modes, and the way you've described them here, makes a lot of sense to me. I have been working on an Orton style of my own, and really appreciate your explanations here. Massive help!!

@bolt339 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant tip to selectively affect luminance tones using colour mask, nice one

@mawavoy Жыл бұрын

Another amazing edit video. Thank you!

@jaynepainter1839 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant thank you.

@wilfredpowell1648 Жыл бұрын

I like everything Nigel dose.

@McNeish05 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for sharing

@paulomarques4397 Жыл бұрын

This is going to transform my images! Thank you so much for all the knowledge you share

@cragfast06 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial - thanks Nigel. very timely, as I finally got some atmospheric conditions in the woodland here so I’ve got something to practice on! 👍👍👍

@davet3530 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Nigel, this was so useful, it’s inspired me to search out and do some woodland photography. It’s very insightful to see how you use the colour and luminosity masking with Lightroom to bring out the detail that you want. Whilst familiar with masking and blend modes in PS I always value seeing how the concept is applied by a photographer who is skilled in their particular genre of image making.

@user-kp4wm4ph5x Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this really useful guide!

@calieeldalie2547 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another very instructive video!

@warrenlloyd7532 Жыл бұрын

Great tips as usual. I've always liked trying to get a painting-like effect on some of my images and these tips will help no end

@andrewphillips2520 Жыл бұрын

thank you so much, incredibly instructive!!

@ericjacobs7319 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, gave me some new ideas about better controlling and changing saturation, thank you Nigel.

@philipsmith1465 Жыл бұрын

Great video - lots of tips that I am sure I will make use of

@robertgrenader858 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, awesome editing tips.

@ianbrian3381 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant mate, thank you, so much in this tutorial. Looking forward to putting it to use.

@1cuk Жыл бұрын

That first tree in the fog you show is Lawrence Field tree. My favourite tree in the peak district. I'm lucky to live 20mins away from there and I'm always out there doing photography

@mrlkv Жыл бұрын

Great Video, Nigel!

@richardwanbon3087 Жыл бұрын

There were a few Bob Ross moments where I thought "what are you doing?!!!" only to say "ohhhhhh" after! Thank you so much for sharing and well done!

@itchin4adventure688 Жыл бұрын

Great video Nigel!

@jonowhitfield Жыл бұрын

I recently purchased the masterclass series, what a significant boost to my photography. Im not even up to the second masterclass yet.

@tvjon88 Жыл бұрын

Great video Nigel! definitely changed my way of thinking when it comes to editing woodland!

@AntonioCaZorzi Жыл бұрын

It is amazing how Lightroom has improved and the creative possibilities that have been added with the last editions. Bravo for your beautiful photographs and thank you very much for your insight: it is very inspiring and moved me to transform and/or fine tune some of my photos to give a more painterly impression. The palette of styles can be very varied: from renaissance, baroque and classical landscape paintings (Giorgione, Carracci, the Flemish, Turner, etc.) to modern art (Monet, Cezanne, pointillism, fauvism, etc). Something that I have been striving to do by playing with light and focus in some of my shootings.

@SteveMillerPhotography Жыл бұрын

Painterly photos , right up my alley. Intresting that you add contrast at the begining , I do the opposite , remove contrast and then paint it back in with the brush tool , great edits 👍👍.

@simontull7511 Жыл бұрын

Terrific tutorial; You've brought together alot of things I have been experimenting with. Many thanks.

@geoffstairmand3747 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Nigel for those tips on editing. They could be a game changer for me.

@NigelDanson Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@johngoossensphotography Жыл бұрын

What a great explanation, I learned a thing or two. Massive thanks!

@kevinfoley3881 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Super helpful little tips I was not aware you could do.

@colinosullivan Жыл бұрын

Very nice Nigel

@johnmurray5732 Жыл бұрын

Very informative tutorial.

@stephaneclaveau9736 Жыл бұрын

Great tips here, and especially on what intersect does and how to use it, great edits!!

@Joseph-iu6ip Жыл бұрын

Truly great content in this one. This is one I’ll be visiting a few times while I’m editing.

@mariebird01 Жыл бұрын

Wow, what an amazingly brilliant video . Thank you Nigel, for sharing your excellent insight into using Lightroom on your superb images. As always, I want to revisit time and again, to learn more, and use on my own photos. Appreciated very much. Also looking forward to Cornwall video. No doubt there’ll be stunning seascape vistas!