OOAK Collective · Editing Workflow

RELIGHT

The exact workflow we use to transform raw wedding photos into magazine-worthy images.

2

Software

12

Steps

5 min

Per Photo

Lr

Lightroom

Foundation · Set the mood + balance light

Phase 1

Basic Panel

Exposure
+0.5
Highlights
-50
Shadows
+40
Blacks
-20
Temp
+600

Masking

S

Subject Mask

Exposure+0.4
Shadows+20

→ Bring focus to bride

B

Background Mask

Exposure-0.3

→ Adds separation

Ps

Photoshop

Luxury Finish · The premium touch

Phase 2
01

Dodge & Burn

Main Upgrade
☀Brighten: face, forehead, cheekbones, jewelry
🌑Darken: background + edges

TIP Use soft brush, low flow (5-10%)

02

Skin Cleanup

Subtle
🩹Healing Brush → remove distractions only

TIP Keep natural texture — no over-smoothing

03

Color Depth

Richness
🎨Color Balance (Midtones): +5 Red, +5 Yellow

TIP Richer skin + saree tones

04

Soft Glow

Premium Touch
✨Gaussian Blur layer → Soft Light → 10-15%

TIP Subtle dreamy finish

05

Sharpen

Final
🔍Smart Sharpen ~40%

TIP Bring back crispness

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