so here’s the deal… this year I’m wanting to give lots and lots of info about LHP behind the scenes.. I get questions ALL THE TIME about how I got started, how I chose the equipment I chose, lighting, vendors and editing. Instead of offering those folks mentor sessions [which I will still do a limited number this year].. I hope to share any answers to any questions.. here 
I thought it would be fun to go ahead and start this learning fun with an editing post. So here we go!
I first import all RAW files into Adobe Lightroom to cull the images [choose the images I want to keep], correct the color [White Balance, Exposure + blacks], take out any distracting elements of the image or and erase blemishes with the Dust Removal tool and then export the edited images to a new folder on my external hard drive [no images are ever on my main computer].
Up until a few weeks ago.. this is all I did in LR before working in Ps… until I found the amazing amazing amazing film tools from VSCO [Visual Supply Company].. I apply my favorite film preset to each image [in the case of the image below it's KODAK PORTA 130]
Once in Ps I work with several sets of Actions I’ve bought + have been given. My favorites are Jesh De Rox COLOR SHIFT actions + TRA [Totally Rad Actions] … when you work with these sets and combine their goodness to your taste they are called recipes and these are the things I will be sharing this year. Send your questions to lori@lorihensley.com or posting them on my Facebook Page // facebook.com/knoxvillephotos
RECIPE FOR THIS IMAGE:
JESH DE ROX // BEFORE DUSK.. 50%
TRA// Warm It Up Kris… 100%
TRA // A Better Web Sharpen .. 100%
VWALLLA!
