How Pros Edit Aviation Photos (Lightroom + Photoshop Workflow)
This is the exact workflow I use to edit aviation photographs professionally using Lightroom and Photoshop.
In this video, I walk through my complete editing process. You’ll see how I approach tone, contrast, color, and detail with intention. No plugins used.
This tutorial is designed for photographers who want to take their career seriously. Every step shown is deliberate and repeatable.
What you’ll learn:
How professionals approach aviation photo editing
My Photoshop workflow for clean, balanced base edits
How to control highlights, shadows, and aircraft tones
Techniques for creating a polished, high-end final image
This is the workflow I rely on when delivering images to clients—nothing watered down.
If you want to edit with clarity, consistency, and confidence, you’re in the right place.
🔹 Software Used:
Adobe Lightroom Classic
Adobe Photoshop
🔹 Ideal For:
Aviation photographers
Commercial photographers
Photographers transitioning from amateur to professional workflows
⏱ Timestamps
00:13 - Clean-up w/ Photoshop
03:06 - Window Replacement
03:50 - Lightroom Touch-Ups
05:21 - Masking in Lightroom
07:38 - Color Grading Using Masks
11:48 - Appreciation
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