Play with lighting.
Experiment with sliders in Lightroom to find a balance that works for you. Discover how adjusting the contrast and shadows impacts the overall look and feel.
Warm it up.
Turn up the temperature of your image with one simple slider and transform the vibe of your pet portrait in a swipe.
See your subject stand out.
Add Linear Gradient and Radial Gradient masks to soften the background and let your subject steal the show. Once you’ve made your selections, try out the different sliders.
Add pops of color.
Use the Brush tool to highlight your favorite features. Adjust the sliders to fine-tune the look and direct the eye as you see fit.
Tutorials
See how Elke brings out the best in her pet portraits with these quick Lightroom tutorials.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Elke Vogelsang
German photographer Elke Vogelsang developed a passion for photography as a form of therapy during a tough time in her life. It didn’t take long for her fun photos to catch people’s attention, so Elke dared to ditch her day job as a translator and make pet photography her profession.
