NZ Photo Show: Landscape Editing Masterclass with Luke Tscharke

Join landscape photographer Luke Tscharke for an in-depth editing demonstration that reveals the professional techniques behind creating images with beauty and impact. This session will focus on landscape and nature photography, demonstrating how thoughtful editing can transform raw captures into compelling final images.

In this comprehensive demonstration, Luke will walk through his complete editing workflow for a variety of landscape scenes, including:

• Nightscapes and astrophotography (showing specialised noise reduction techniques)
• Aurora scenes (demonstrating how to enhance colour while maintaining realism)
• Seascapes and mountain landscapes (balancing elements for maximum visual impact)
• Infrared photography (revealing the unique approach needed for these otherworldly images)

 
The session covers essential techniques including:

• Effective image selection and culling strategies for identifying your strongest work
• Professional file organisation and workflow efficiency approaches
• Advanced Lightroom adjustments for thoughtful raw development
• Powerful luminosity masking techniques for precise targeted adjustments
• Specialised noise reduction for low-light and night photography
• Focus stacking for achieving optimal sharpness throughout landscapes
• Exposure blending for balancing challenging light conditions
• Contrast optimisation for creating depth and dimension
• Subtle colour grading to develop a consistent photographic voice

 
Throughout the session, Luke will draw connections between the philosophical concepts discussed in his “Beauty and Impact” presentation and his practical editing decisions, demonstrating how thoughtful editing choices can enhance both the visual beauty and emotional impact of landscape imagery.

This workshop is designed for photographers of all skill levels with an interest in landscape photography and post-processing. While some familiarity with Lightroom and Photoshop will help attendees follow along, Luke explains each technique clearly, making the content accessible for a range of experience levels.

• No computer required – just bring note-taking materials and your curiosity about professional-level editing techniques

• General admission NZ$195
• Conference ticket-holder NZ$95