Master Your Editing Workflow: 6 Preliminary Steps for Perfect Photos!

As a photographer, your time is precious, and streamlining your workflow can make all the difference in your productivity. In this blog post, we'll go over six preliminary steps to take before starting to edit your images, helping you optimize your workflow and achieve stunning results.

Step one is to copy your images to your computer from your SD card. This step may seem obvious, but it's essential to ensure that you have all your images in one location and can easily access them.

Step two is to reduce image sizes using Adobe dng converter. This step has been a game changer for Lister pros, as it reduces image sizes before editing, making the workflow faster and more efficient. Adobe dng converter is an excellent tool for reducing file sizes and uploading photos faster, especially when shooting properties and tethering a cell phone directly to your editors.

Step three is to import those dng files into Lightroom, ensuring that all your images are in one place and easily accessible for editing.

Step four is to stack those images, which helps to keep your library organized and more manageable.

Step five is to create HDR images using HDR merge, which combines multiple images to create a stunning, high dynamic range image. This feature is especially useful for real estate and landscape photography.

Finally, step six is to add those HDR images to a quick collection and start editing. Quick collections are a great way to organize your images, making it easier to find and edit your favorite shots.

In conclusion, these six preliminary steps can help you optimize your workflow and achieve stunning results in your photo editing. Streamlining your workflow can save you valuable time and allow you to focus on the creative aspect of your work. Remember to copy your images to your computer, reduce image sizes, import files to Lightroom, stack images, create HDR images, and add them to quick collections before starting to edit. With these steps, you'll be on your way to achieving your best work yet.