Compose your shot.
Select the Crop and Rotate panel and choose an Aspect Ratio. Drag within the preview to position the crop to feature the most interesting part of the photo. Press Enter or Return when you’re done.
Let Lightroom find a preset.
Click the Presets icon and select the Recommended tab to have our AI search through thousands of presets.
Select a subcategory to narrow the search and scroll over the previews to find the right one for your photo. Use the Amount slider to adjust the intensity of the edit.
Tidy up.
Select the Healing panel and brush over any crumbs, cracks, or other distractions with the Content-Aware Remove tool. Adjust the brush size as needed.
Get creative.
Have fun experimenting with a variety of presets and notice the difference a few simple adjustments can make.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Alex Lau
Alex is a food and travel photographer based in Brooklyn, NY. He got his start in food photography as an intern at Bon Appétit and has shot for a wide variety of publications and cookbooks. He’s also a competitive power lifter and loves to cycle around New York City with his dog, Nina.
Tutorials
See more tips from Alex for editing food photos in these quick Lightroom tutorials.
