Fix your landscapes in Lightroom

Discover the essential processes that make any landscape photo look great

- Sean McCormack

Sean McCormack

Sean McCormack is a photographer and writer, based in Galway. He’s the author of The Indispensable Guide to Lightroom CC.

Target the sky

If you want to work on just the sky, click the Masking icon below the Histogram and choose Select Sky.

This will give you a perfectly selected mask for the sky only, allowing you to adjust the exposure and add a touch of Dehaze.

For the beginner photographer, photographing the landscape is a great option. You simply need to be there and take the shot. You don’t need to direct anybody, build a set or set up lights: all you need to do is figure out the best time and show up. Sunrise and sunsets are classic subjects to shoot, but even a drive in the surrounding countryside can yield a good crop of photos.