How I Edited This Landscape Photo – RED & WATER

Learn how I edit my landscape photos from start to finish — explaining the creative choices that bring each image to life. Whether you use Lightroom, Capture One, or any other photo editor, these sessions will help you see why artistic decisions matter more than sliders. In this video I edit a levelly calm photo taken in the bottom of a gorge in Western Australia and try and balance the red of the cliffs with the smooth flowing water. 📸 Watch how I captured this photo in the field: https://youtu.be/vsvs0yyCpCk In this series, I share my real-time landscape photo editing process — covering composition, color balance, contrast, and mood. These videos are designed for photographers who want to create more expressive, cinematic landscape images without getting lost in technical jargon. What you’ll learn in this episode: 🌄 My thought process for turning a flat RAW file into a finished landscape photo 🎨 How I use light, color, and contrast to express emotion 🪶 Why subtle changes often have the biggest impact 📸 Tips that work in Lightroom, Photoshop, Capture One, Luminar, or any other editor If you love landscape photography and want to refine your editing craft, you’ll enjoy this calm, real-time walkthrough style. LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR I USE (affiliate links*): ▷ Filter system: https://amzn.to/4o4w4BX ▷ Tripod: https://amzn.to/3rBSRqV ▷ Shutter release for long exposures: https://amzn.to/2OMNxmP ▷ SD card: https://amzn.to/36W4WiQ ▷ 24-70mm lens: https://amzn.to/2YXWrz8 ▷ 70-200mm lens https://amzn.to/35phD4t ▷ 20mm astrophotography lens: https://amzn.to/3cUQcEB ▷ Hiking camera bag: https://amzn.to/45Oilqy ▷ Camera: https://amzn.to/3akNpl0 CLEANING GEAR I USE (affiliate links*): ▷ Air blower: https://amzn.to/41wBoo8 ▷ Alcohol free cleaning fluid (smaller): https://amzn.to/4mEka09 ▷ Alcohol free cleaning fluid (larger): https://amzn.to/3HvdzpS ▷ Disposable task wipes: https://amzn.to/4opU56K ▷ Vacuum packed cleaning cloths: https://amzn.to/3HoLeli ▷ Lens brush: https://amzn.to/3UWq68X ▷ Full frame sensor cleaning kit: https://amzn.to/4106zrN ▷ Alcohol-free moistened lens wipes: https://amzn.to/4fwvXLI VIDEO FILMING GEAR I USE [OUTSIDE] (affiliate links*): ▷ Main full-frame video camera: https://amzn.to/3t7q6E1 ▷ Lightweight camera kit (inc mic2) P3 kit: ▷ Lightweight tripod with amazing head: https://amzn.to/3p5gLJy ▷ Video SD card: https://amzn.to/3tG09f5 ▷ Mini gimbal: https://amzn.to/3FKWAi6 ▷ Wireless microphone kit: https://amzn.to/3Mgdcfj ▷ 2-5 stop Variable ND filter: https://amzn.to/2NMXakn ▷ 6-9 stop Variable ND filter: https://amzn.to/3sc6Js2 ▷ Variable ND Step-Up Rings: https://amzn.to/3ue2GgN VIDEO FILMING GEAR I USE [INSIDE] (affiliate links*): ▷ Full-frame video camera: https://amzn.to/3t7q6E1 ▷ 24-70mm lens: https://amzn.to/2YXWrz8 ▷ 20mm lens: https://amzn.to/3cUQcEB ▷ Shotgun microphone: https://amzn.to/3VfqJKZ ▷ Wireless microphone kit: https://amzn.to/3Mgdcfj ▷ Main key light: https://amzn.to/3dd3yL3 ▷ Back light with flood/spot control: https://amzn.to/3TKL9dr ▷ Amazing mini Bluetooth RGB controllable video light: https://amzn.to/39mOzwV ▷ Multicolor tube lights: https://amzn.to/3tApTbH ▷ Softbox for beautiful diffused soft light: https://amzn.to/3sywzHx ▷ Lantern for soft light: https://amzn.to/3U3pgGt Other sizes of the filter system I use (affiliate links*): ▷ Size used in this video (112mm): https://amzn.to/4o4w4BX ▷ 95mm version: https://amzn.to/3UzdEfc ▷ 86mm version: https://amzn.to/4odhyrD ▷ 72mm version: https://amzn.to/4mkIpjX ▷ 67mm version: https://amzn.to/4mi0dw3 ▷ 62mm version: https://amzn.to/41jEXOh ▷ Remote release bulb timer: https://amzn.to/2OMNxmP (affiliate link*) COME SAY HELLO: ▷ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertsjason_photo/ ▷ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasontheroberts *AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in my video description are affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase - this should not cost you any more and it's a small way you can help support the channel. #LandscapePhotography #PhotoEditing #CreativeEditing