Tutorials
Get creative in Lightroom with these quick video tutorials.
Get inspired.
Add a painterly vibe.
“I had no idea that photography would be such a perfect substitute for my creative drive,” Vanessa says. “It’s by playing with Lightroom that I found this artistic feeling. The brushes, the textures, everything is there.” Color tools in Lightroom give her that infinite palette she craves as a painter.
Imitation will get you everywhere.
Vanessa says a great way to learn is to download presets from photographers you already like. “Try them on your own images so you can analyze which ones make the most impact and which ones are more subtle.” She saves different Lightroom presets to use specifically for sunny days, indoor shots, and other setups so that she can edit quickly after a shoot.
Make every shot a story.
Lightroom gives Vanessa plenty of tools to guide her vision. “The composition and quality of a photo are important, but the emotion that emerges is much more important. The secret is to bring your photo to life without changing its essence.“
Presets for travel.
Dive into Lightroom and try these presets made by Vanessa Martin.
