Your photos don't look the way you want, and you’re not sure how to get them there. This guide shows you exactly how I think through an edit, decision by decision.
I wanted to create something that felt like sitting down for coffee, opening my laptop, and saying, "Okay, watch. I'll talk you through what I'm thinking."
Not slider values to copy. Not a look to paste onto your images. The actual decision-making process: how I read a photo, how I decide what it needs, why I reach for certain tools and leave others alone to achieve my look.
Seven case studies across different lighting conditions: daylight, overcast, golden hour, blue hour, warm night, cool night, and a backlit exposure problem.
Each one walks through how I read the image, what I decided, and why.
Plus two printable reference sheets designed to sit beside your monitor while you edit.
→ 63-page PDF guide (optimized for desktop viewing)
→ "Before You Touch a Slider" (printable checklist for the decisions that matter before you start)
→ "If Your Edit Feels Off" (printable diagnostic sheet for when you're stuck)
You have Lightroom experience, but your edits feel inconsistent
You've tried presets that looked great on other people's photos
You'd rather understand the thinking than memorize the steps
A preset pack
A first introduction to Lightroom
It's the conversation I wish I could have with every photographer who's asked, "How do you edit?"
This e-book was designed in Lightroom CC, but everything applies to Lightroom Classic, and honestly, any RAW processing software.
Questions? kostabphoto@gmail.com
Please note: due to the nature of digital products, refunds are generally not accepted. However, if you experience any issues, please feel free to contact me, and I’ll review your situation directly.
Your photos don't look the way you want, and you’re not sure how to get them there. This guide shows you exactly how I think through an edit, decision by decision.
I wanted to create something that felt like sitting down for coffee, opening my laptop, and saying, "Okay, watch. I'll talk you through what I'm thinking."
Not slider values to copy. Not a look to paste onto your images. The actual decision-making process: how I read a photo, how I decide what it needs, why I reach for certain tools and leave others alone to achieve my look.
Seven case studies across different lighting conditions: daylight, overcast, golden hour, blue hour, warm night, cool night, and a backlit exposure problem.
Each one walks through how I read the image, what I decided, and why.
Plus two printable reference sheets designed to sit beside your monitor while you edit.
→ 63-page PDF guide (optimized for desktop viewing)
→ "Before You Touch a Slider" (printable checklist for the decisions that matter before you start)
→ "If Your Edit Feels Off" (printable diagnostic sheet for when you're stuck)
You have Lightroom experience, but your edits feel inconsistent
You've tried presets that looked great on other people's photos
You'd rather understand the thinking than memorize the steps
A preset pack
A first introduction to Lightroom
It's the conversation I wish I could have with every photographer who's asked, "How do you edit?"
This e-book was designed in Lightroom CC, but everything applies to Lightroom Classic, and honestly, any RAW processing software.
Questions? kostabphoto@gmail.com
Please note: due to the nature of digital products, refunds are generally not accepted. However, if you experience any issues, please feel free to contact me, and I’ll review your situation directly.
