Meet your instructor: Benjamin Hardman
Benjamin is a landscape photographer and filmmaker based in Iceland. With a career spanning over 10 years, Benjamin has worked on commercial photography and video assignments for companies such as Netflix, BBC, National Geographic, DJI and 66°North.
Benjamin is known his fine-art approach to photography with a distinct minimalistic aesthetic focused on the landscapes of Iceland and the polar regions.
Topics covered in the masterclass:
4 hours and more than 25 episodes of learning material with subtitles in 10 different languages.
- Photography Concepts and Shoot Preparation
- Lightroom Classic Slider Breakdown
- Image Curation and Story Building
- Building Base Edit Presets
- Sculpting Light and Selective Adjustments with Masks
- Color Balancing and Editing for Social Media
- Reviving Images and Preparing for Print
- Editing for Brands and Commercial Work
- Editing Video Reels in Davinci Resolve
- Lightroom Advanced AI Features and Volcano Image Edits
You'll be able to download the RAW files and base edits from the course so you can test out the techniques as you watch.
New Module Added
Featuring the latest AI based updates in Adobe Lightroom Classic, a brand new module has been added to the masterclass showcasing two new image edits from the last volcanic eruption in Iceland and a Polar Bear image from Svalbard.
Features covered:
- AI Denoise for Print Preparation
- Advanced Point Color HSL
- Lens Blur As a Creative Tool for Wildlife
- Additional Masking Sliders
A few words from Benjamin about the course:
''I have set out to create an in-depth breakdown of my entire editing workflow, featuring comprehensive insights into the latest advancements in Adobe Lightroom and how I use these tools to build intricate stylised photographic edits. Or to put it simply, how I transform my images into the recognizable art pieces I’ve come to be known for.
I’ve built and refined my editing process over the last ten years, and it’s something that has evolved constantly during this time. The techniques I’ve learned through trial-and-error, and through thousands of hours at my computer, are what I aim to teach you in this masterclass.
Inside the course we will dive into three of my most recent expedition catalogs, working with images from Antarctica, Svalbard and Greenland.''
FAQ
Are beginners welcome?
Absolutely!
I believe there's information in the course for people at all levels of photography. We will take a look the basics of Lightroom as well as my philosophy for composition and camera settings before working our way into in-depth technical editing processes.
Is the course Lightroom based?
This masterclass will focus specifically on Lightroom classic.
We will go deep into every slider and mask in the develop module and how they can all work together for cohesive stylised edits. We will also be touching on a few additional techniques with Topaz Labs AI plugins and a section on Davinci Resolve for video reels.
What can we expect?
We'll be looking at my entire Adobe Lightroom workflow, from importing images and organising your shoot catalogs, to making selections, in depth masking processes and colour grading, then how I prepare and export images for use in print and social media.
Will I be able to rewatch the episodes in the future?
Yes! You will have lifetime access to the episodes, which will be available to watch on any device.
Does your editing course apply to other genres of photography?
We will be learning techniques that can be applied to any style of image. We'll also be looking at some of my commercial and portrait work for specific lessons on editing skin tones, products and how to incorporate brands into your trips.
Are there subtitles available?
Yes! Thanks to Teachable's auto generation program, subtitles are available in the following languages:
- English
- German
- Italian
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Danish
- French
- Swedish
- Japanese
- Chinese
- Hindi
REVIEWS OF THE EDITING MASTERCLASS
Jerome Laureyssens - Benjamin is natural born teacher, all the concepts he talks about are very well explained! I loved the reasoning behind his creative choices when it comes to editing. Overall, a great masterclass! :)
Leo Sideras - This editing course totally changed how I approach my photographic editing - in the best way possible. I recommend this course to anyone looking to make massive improvements in their editing, no matter your photographic focus.
Vivian - This Masterclass is what I was looking for. Not only editing of single photos, but also given a series of Fotos the same look and feel. GREAT!
Joshua Dircks - A fantastic and enjoyable course. Highly recommend for anyone looking to up their game and make those photos pop in a natural way. I learned so much about masking and cohesive editing of sets Can't wait to try what I learned out on new and old photos.
Domineré Evans - This is the best course I've purchased, and I'm 110% satisfied.
Nicholaus Helwig - Learning the techniques in this course has unlocked the true emotional aesthetics in my photos. I now understand how to give my photos life and allow for them to speak their story. Cannot thank Ben enough!
Phil Zalami - Solid course, You will definitely get something positive out from it.
Oliver Torreno Corbacho - My take on Benjamin's masterclass is the appreciation of his minimalistic and elegant style through his photography journey. This can be a huge impact on searching your own vision as a photographer.
Christoph Hintz - The Photography Editing Masterclass is really fantastic. Even if you already have a lot of experience, you still learn a lot here. The way of working with masks and light will change my editing workflow forever. Benjamin's calm, professional, yet enthusiastic way of sharing his knowledge is very enjoyable. I really liked it very much.
Joel - This course is a game-changer in bringing images to life in Lightroom. It really helps to create a cohesive style across a set of images as well as manipulating the light to match your original shooting intentions. Benjamin has a natural and well-paced teaching style that makes this course all the more enjoyable.
Vova - I think this course is totally worth your time and attention if you are passionate about creating visually interesting and pleasing images. I liked pace and approach on this course and grateful i decided to take it. Thanks a lot!