GUIDE 1 – IN THE STUDIO
Lightroom Magic: Vibrant Backgrounds and Focused Edits
Learn how to enhance your photos with selective edits, creating stunning visuals with Lightroom.
Highlight Your Subject
Select Subject: Begin by using the Masking tool and choosing “Select Subject.” Lightroom’s AI will automatically identify your main subject.
Invert Selection: To focus on the background, click the ellipsis (…) and select “Invert Subject Selection.” The red overlay indicates the targeted area.
Craft a Vibrant Background
Selective Adjustments: With the background masked, use Lightroom’s sliders (e.g., Color, Exposure, Saturation) to make specific edits.
Mood Matching: Fine-tune the colors to create a cohesive theme. In this example, enhancing the cool tones of the wall adds to the photo’s overall mood.
Enhance Overall Light
Exposure Control: Adjust the “Exposure” slider to brighten or darken the entire image. This is especially useful for correcting photos that are too dark.
Clean Up Distractions
Healing Brush: Use the Healing Brush to remove any unwanted spots or distractions.
Brush Size: Utilize the bracket keys ([ ]) to adjust the brush size for precise editing.
Targeted Healing: Click the Healing Brush icon on and off to work on different areas of the photo.
Final Output
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