How I Edit My Photography - Samuel Elkins
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The light in California hits different
Its the smog
I struggle with defining a label for myself before the word “photographer”. I go through a very similar loop quite often when talking to friends or people I just met about my passion for taking photos and video. 95% of the time, the first thing I get asked is “well what type of photographer are you” and thats where I struggle. My camera hangs in my hand wherever I go, thats always been the case. If I bring it to a get together with friends, I am a portrait photographer for all of my friends. If I go camping in the mountains, I am now a landscape and nature photographer, and if I am walking from one department store to another, I am now a street and lifestyle photographer. I love all of it, and I find when it comes to editing, my style also differs in tones and moods, depending what style I'm working with. I find passion in pointing my camera at things I like and making a snapshot of something that will last forever. I very much respect others who have really focused their style and have put everything into that certain style but I continue to struggle to find mine. Thank you for all your amazing work man, its helps me beyond words.
IG: AB.TOGRAPHY
@@vincentm6685 thanks so much, I appreciate the feedback!
I’ve been looking forward to this video 🙌 at the moment I’m struggling to find and develop my own editing style that I am happy with and also getting that consistent look across my photos. This video was really helpful, thank you 😄
Probably the most helpful photo editing video I have seen in a long time...thanks for sharing!
We’ve been waiting for this time to come. Thank you! ✨
Great to have you walk us through your editing process. I think your advice on getting it right in camera first is spot on. And I too am striving to find my own signature look w my photos. Really enjoyed this video. Look forward to the upcoming ones. Best!
Your editing style has always been my favourite. Thanks for sharing it with us 🙏🏼
Stoked for you friend! This is incredibly well done
Love your less is more approach. I'll definitely be incorporating this into my photos. Hardest part for me is getting a ton curve I am happy with.
perfect timing, i was literally looking for how to create a consistent look with editing
Love your subtle edits!
I looove that second shot! Thanks for sharing your tricks with us 🤩
Been waiting long time !! Thanks a lot for these tips. I usually struggle with skin tones. More of these tutorials please !!
I appreciate how simple your editing is, I edit almost the same way my photos, I like to keep it simple and timeless. Thank you for sharing
Content keeps getting better and better! Love your work!
Thank you Sam! I’m purchasing the lesson ASAP.
Thanks for sharing your edit skills. I was really surprised that some little things have so much power.
Thank you for including some of your tutorials and stuff for free on youtube for people that might not be able to afford the full workshops! Sick content dude :) we all appriciate it!
The video the people have been waiting for, thanks for sharing Sam! I think I struggle with envisioning the direction I want for the edit before I start moving sliders. Perhaps this comes with just not editing enough photos yet but this is something I want to really work at.
Wow! This was so amazing, thanks Sam for the knowledge!
The thing I struggle more with is color, it's pretty difficult sometimes to translate what I picture in my mind to the edit.
I'd really love to be able to get your course, I thing it would really help me with that. Have a nice day!
Love this!! Been waiting on this for so long.
I struggle a lot with being consistent in my edits..
THIS IS GOLDEN THANK YOU
my boy Sammy Sam be on it with the great content... keep up the good work
The GOAT. Can't wait to learn more man! Keep up with the awesome content bro!
been waiting years for an editing video, so helpful!
A big fan of yours from Japan, always appreciate your contents so much :)
Really good edits 🔥🔥
Omg. I love youuuu Sam. 😘
Samuel you the goat man literally 🙌🐐
Great tips bud! I think i struggle the most with having a consistent look throughout my images so that’s something I’m working on for now
this is the reason why I love watching your videos. I struggle a lot on editing and I always feel the pressure of doing so much with my image. your process reminds me that a simple edit is all I need and it's simplicity will make the image pop more. not gonna lie, I think a lot of it is because of images we see on social media. I will always go back to this video when i feel like I am not doing enough or when I am going stir crazy with an edit. thank you.
Oh definitely! It’s highly innacurate what’s portrayed. Simple, clean edits will work every single time - Just about figuring out the direction you want to take your work.
@@SamuelElkinsPhoto I totally agree. More so why I enjoy film as well. Very minimal to none of editing and its just how you see the image. Would love to see more of your process. :)
Ahh been waiting for this video!! Loooove love love your style :)
I definitely struggle with finding my style and over-editing. I never know when to stop?? And I tend to neglect making small changes in the sliders while editing but the way you edit is so simple yet it turns out looking so good!! I have so much to learn and I'd love to enter your giveaway to learn more about editing :"))
Dang those look clean!
Definitely struggling with trying to find a consistent look in my images that I love and want to stick to.
Really thankful for this. Great reminder I don’t have to stay in the box with that classic S curve in the tone curves hahaha. Mad love brother, definitely saving this video to my editing playlist haha!
Great One Sam!! The hardest thing for me is the colour skin and the colour in general. Cheers from France!
Lovely, thanks for sharing bruv. Id love to hear more about why you switched to the Fuji GFX100 versus waiting on the 1dX Mark III?
You need to check out Archetype film profiles! They’re film LUTs in Lightroom
Googled them, didn't find anything
@@FachyMarin Sorry, full name is The Archetype Process
Great video Samuel! What I struggle the must is with skin tones. I’m partially color blind, so orange, cream, pink tones sometimes are a pain in the ass for me. It would be simpler for me to edit on B&W, however I force myself to do it in colour to not fall in a comfort zone.
Dude your videos are fire
Great video Sam! Something I've noticed, you seem to have pasted the brush adjustments of the picture with the jacket on the last two pictures with the Cessna plane. They appear as brown smears on the pictures.
you inspired me to upload my first editing video on TH-cam. SO EXCITED
Hey Samuel, what I struggle the most is making my pictures match to make a storyline. I sometimes get 2 out of 5 and that just make the editing less exciting because I didn’t achieved the look all around. Thanks for the video and the lesson giveaway, much love.
Finally! Let’s go!!
The wait is finally over!
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR SO LONG
Sharad. OMG ME TOO
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I think that the area I struggle with the most (in regards to editing) is visual consistency between different locations/subjects/environments.
Please drop your LUTS for video 😩
Are your EOS R settings still the same like you showed us in a previous video? Great video, thank u ✌🏻
also what I stuggle with the most sometimes is overthinking an edit. i find that over time ive gotten simpler and simpler with it
Who notice the log frames (23:06) that Samuel forgot to grade on his vídeo? 😂
I thought I hallucinated for a sec. 😄
"One click edit on it and call it a day." lmao
I struggle the most with recreating how the actual feel of the place during the shoot was like or creating my personal taste. Would love to be entered to your workshop giveaway to level up my editing skills :)
What are the specs on your macbook that allow you to run your programs so smoothly?
I’m always trying to see how other photographers use their curves adjustments @thetherapistsol
100% getting consistency in feel throughout a full album. I think part of it is my approach to taking each photo and not considering subtle changes in my environment or lighting, but then how to get consistent colors in a full album. @nicklevinephoto
What monitor do you use?
Struggle streeting on consistent skin tones. I always like to revisit edits the next day with fresh eyes, usually has an immediate impression whether I've gone too far or not! Also did you have an ND for this?? @alexvivian
Please do more automotive photography retouching
Did you add a preset the raw file before made any adjustment?
You should do a tutorial on editing video color.
In September I made a new Instagram profile to share my photos and I always struggle to have a nice feed. I also thought I liked darker colors, but now I transitioned into whites and browns and I like it. Maybe in spring I'll experiment with more colors. Can't wait. @valerijasphotography
OK, having bad ass images out of the gate sure helps, wow.
I think consistency has always been the toughest thing for me. Different lighting conditions and subject matter always give different opportunities in post... And then sometimes you feel different moods, either before or after the shoot, and want to translate them through your editing. Your photography and videos are a great example that consistency is important, especially when creating a set. I'd argue whether all your work needs to look similar or not, however. Sometimes it's nice to know a photographer is capable of different looks. But yes, consistency in some form or another is key to a good portfolio. Thanks for your videos, Sam! @circa_1983
What is your process for importing raw files into Lightroom? When I import my raw files and click to develop them Lightroom changes the appearance of them. Usually adding contrast and saturation.
I struggling to find my own personale editing style. And wanna step up my editing skills.
OMG i struggle with tonal curve temp and tint, not sure if I need more practice or instruction.
using to record the screen?
I struggle with how to even start out editing. It’s hard to visualize and imagine the look I want to go for and what each tool does in Lightroom.
Need to perfect in camera settings :)
Definitely what I struggle with most is keeping a consistent feel across a set of images.
18:50 somebody make a gif from this 😂 great video though as always
I typically struggle with getting skin tones correct in Lightroom
This was an amazing video, thanks so much Sam! Even with this sneak peek I learned a lot. When editing I struggle with having a natural consistent look to my photos. Usually I find myself over-editing like you mentioned but thanks to your vid I have a better idea of how to give my photos a simple yet classic look. Looking forward to the coming videos! @_in.his.hands_
thanks for sharing Samuel, I think my challenge is to create a cohesive color palette on my
IG.
anyone know the monitor he’s using?
I honestly struggle with highlights, here in Washington you have some cloudy days and some sunny days. I am dying to learn how to have a consistent look through the different season of the year. Really appreciate this! - @nathanochoa
Why does this video look so much higher quality then anything else? new camera? export settings etc wow
Awesome Sam! I struggle with figuring out how to edit mood or a feeling in Lightroom to enhance the story in my images. I also think its super important like you said to get it as right as you can in camera in the raw file before diving into the shoot. I struggle with that also.. sometimes get too keen and just dive into a shoot, then check my settings half way through and have forgotten to change simple settings.. hahah Great video mate!! appreciate it a lot!! @joshball_images
how to avoid atrificats in lightroom while editing fuji raw files from fuji xt3 on lightroom 2019......please help anyone
How come you don't work in that big studio with those other guys? I havnt been watching for quite a while
Moved into a house and switched up my office actually!
@@SamuelElkinsPhoto ooohhh I thought that woukd have been why. Looks pretty dope tbh 🤘
Wow, seriously impressed with how subtle your approach was to editing these! I struggle with over editing for sure. I always think it needs more, when honestly less is more. Great video sam! @andrei_restrepo
TH-cam unsubscribing me from your channel for some reason. Glad to be back though
I struggle with keeping my highlights. I love the light they provide & tend to enjoy a brighter image but I also consistently desire more detail to be seen in my images. Thanks for the video, it's super helpful to learn from an established photographer I can relate with. @alexnicholasco
I struggle with having a consistent look. And also trying to find my own style.
Notification gang where yall at?!
It's really fascinating seeing how other photographers use the tone curve to achieve a consistent style, and this is definitely something I am working on myself. Appreciate all the in-depth tips, Sam! ig. @emmaatrens
Love the simple timeless feel to the edits. I would say my biggest struggle is finding a style that I want to stick to. @nathantello_
Like you pointed out, getting an amazing RAW with great dynamic range provides a lot more versatility in the edit. A major editing challenge I've been overcoming is having that consistent look across different styles of photo. e.g. concerts, portrait, and landscape all have very different tones & colours but I need to make it consistent for myself. Also, camera profiles, why do they matter? lol
IG: matthewglou
Keeping skin tones looking natural while still cleaning them up, and making them look more refined.
Great video, Sam! Specially loved the pastel look and how you edit skin tones - definitely a thing I'm having most trouble getting right...
My IG: @lightistic
i struggle with consistency over a set of photos since each one feels so different sometimes and i don't tie them together well enough
IG: @danisabljak
Thanks for the video, it helped a lot! I struggle the most with finding a consistent style over both film and digital photography @leontakesaphoto
My biggest struggle is still getting a consistent look between photos from different photoshoots
Hey Sam! Awesome work as usual! :) In regards to your question about what we struggle in, I think I struggle in being confident in edits I do to my photos. I get to caught up in wanting to do everything to my photos when editing. I think your workshop would help better manage/decide when I'm doing too much. I especially liked how in this tutorial you show how minimal and subtle edits make a huge difference! My IG is @derrxb if you'd like to check that's out
I am a begginer in the photography world and most of my photos are not edited, because I find very hard to make all the colors even in the photo. i dont use Lightroom or any of this "tools" yet because i dont know how to use it, so all of my photos i have to edit on my phone, which makes it harder to turn the photo into a better one. @g.kherlakian
I especially struggle with color in the editing ...
Really liked this Sam. I think the thing I struggle with the most is making everything in a photo (mostly shooting portraits/weddings at this point) look natural, and not over editing like you said. Instagram is @aaron.visual if you want to check it out. Very informative, keep up the great content!!
100% agree on the RAW files!
This video was really interesting! I think the explanation between giving the feel of the place and your personal creativity was really good. I struggle with that quite a lot sometimes. It can be a bit frustrating to try to edit your picture to a nice and clean shot but also wanted to put your creativity and what you like sometimes that can be overpowering the whole atmosphere of the pictures.
Congrats on your workshop! It shows your ambitious and hard work from the past years!
@norah_luongo
Hi Sam.. thanks for the sharing. I just feel the inconsistencies when editing are the hardest part. We can see lots of references from the instagram or any others media everyday and think "ohh, i wanna try this and those"
So, maybe i need a patent (scientific) references, as Im an self-learner wedding photographer, so i know why i would choose that kind of coloring & toning to achieve the feel that i want for my wedding photos or personal projects.
So, hopefully your giveaway would answer my lack of knowledges of color. Thanks before (IG: @taleofamor)