Joshua Tree - Start to Finish Tutorial

Joshua Tree - Start to Finish Tutorial

https://www.chrisewencrosby.com/editing/p/joshua-tree-start-to-finish

Joshua Tree Start to Finish is a comprehensive 2.5-hour tutorial that walks you through a full landscape photo editing workflow using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, led by photographer Chris Ewen Crosby. Designed for intermediate to advanced users, this course unpacks in detail how to elevate your Joshua Tree (or desert landscape) photos from their RAW beginnings to polished, vibrant finished images.

RAW Preparation: Chris guides you through essential first steps—sharpening, noise reduction, setting white balance, and adjusting camera profiles to prepare your base image.
Luminosity Masks & Layer Blending: In Photoshop, you’ll pick up methods for precise selection and adjustment—using masks and layer blending to target specific tonal ranges.
Color Toning & Creative Effects: Dive into advanced toning workflows, color grading, and creative finishing techniques including toning, the Orton effect (soft glow), vignettes, and artistic color harmonies.
Dodging, Burning & Object Removal: Improve contrast and guide the eye with local light/dark adjustments, and learn how to use Photoshop tools to remove distractions or unwanted elements.