Free-Edit Live & Online: Session 9 - Mountains

Join Luke Tscharke for a free, interactive online editing session focused on mountain photography. This hour-long Zoom session offers a behind-the-scenes look at my editing process as I work on previously unseen photos of mountains from Tasmania and Antarctica, showing you how to handle atmospheric conditions, scale, and composition in mountain landscapes.

This is not a structured tutorial, but rather a live, freestyle editing session. I'll be working with images in real-time, making decisions on the spot. We'll cover techniques like managing atmospheric haze, balancing exposure across dramatic scenes, and working with changing light on mountain peaks, giving you insight into a genuine editing workflow.

The session is designed to be casual, friendly, and relaxed. You're welcome to simply watch and listen, or actively participate by asking questions throughout the edit. Even if you don't photograph mountains yourself, it's still worth tuning in to learn about managing light and atmosphere in landscape photography. You can always apply these techniques to other images. At the end of the session, we'll have a brief Q&A to address any additional queries.

I'll be demonstrating my workflow using various tools, including Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, as well as discussing techniques for managing contrast and clarity in mountain scenes. You'll see how I handle the unique challenges of mountain photography, from dealing with atmospheric haze to maintaining detail in both shadowed valleys and bright peaks. While some familiarity with photo editing software would be beneficial, all skill levels are welcome to join and learn.

This session is open to all photographers, regardless of the camera brand you use. Whether you're new to editing or looking to refine your skills with mountain landscapes, you'll have the opportunity to pick up tips and techniques that you can apply to your own workflow.

Session Details

• Topic: Free-Edit Live & Online: Session 9 - Mountains
• Date: Tuesday, 25th February
• Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM AEDT
• Platform: Zoom (registration required)
• Cost: Free
• Spots available: 20

Important: Zoom registration is required to attend this session. After booking through Sony Scene, you'll receive a separate email with the Zoom registration link. Please complete this registration to secure your spot.

If you can't make a session you've registered for, please let me know as soon as possible so I can make your spot available to someone else.

How to Prepare

• Ensure you have a stable internet connection
• Install the Zoom application on your device
• Optional: Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop if you want to follow along
• Optional: Your own mountain landscape images to work on during the session
• Prepare any questions you have about editing mountain scenes and managing atmospheric conditions

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your mountain photography editing skills. Register now to secure your spot in this free, interactive session!

Looking for more personalised assistance? Check out my one-on-one mentoring sessions on my Sony Scene profile where I can work directly with you on your images and provide tailored guidance.

• Raw file processing in Adobe Lightroom and other programs
• Colour correction and white balance adjustments
• Exposure blending techniques where required
• Local adjustments using masks and brushes to optimise contrast
• Working with layers in Adobe Photoshop for detailed editing
• Sharpening and noise reduction if needed
• Preparing images for print and social media where time permits
• Note: Actual techniques covered may vary depending on the images being edited

• A reliable internet connection
• Zoom software installed on your device
• Optional: Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop if you want to follow along
• Optional: Your own winter images to work on during the session
• Prepare any questions you have about photography or editing