Dylan Knight Photography · Editing Course EOFY · 50% Off

The Editing System Behind the Workshop

The exact Lightroom and Photoshop workflow I teach in the field, now a complete 220-minute course across 11 lessons. Revisit every editing decision at home, on your own files, at your own pace. Built for photographers who want to understand the edit, not just copy one.

AU$124.50 AU$249

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The DKP Editing System course Starting frame Finished image
Before
After
11
lessons · ~220 minutes
Lightroom Classic + Photoshop
Workshop-tested workflow

The same editing methods I teach inside DKP workshops.

The editing room is where it clicks for a lot of photographers. After the shoot, we sit down, open the RAW files, and work through the decisions that turn a flat capture into a finished image.

The DKP Editing System brings that same process into a complete course you can revisit at home, at your own pace. Landscape, seascape and astro editing, broken down step by step so you can understand the decisions behind the result.

Why this exists

Stop guessing your edits.

Most photographers don't struggle because they lack software knowledge. They struggle because they don't have a clear order of decisions. That is exactly what this course is built to fix.

Exposure first, or shadows first?
Global colour before local masks?
Noise reduction before or after colour work?
When does a sky actually need masking?
When should Photoshop come in?
How far is too far?

Every lesson came directly from questions asked on location, at Noosa, Kiama and the Sapphire Coast, during the editing sessions I run after each shoot. Most tutorials teach you which slider to move. This course teaches you why: why you lift shadows before touching exposure, why you mask the sky separately, why a clean noise pass before colour work beats doing it the other way around.

The decisions matter more than the settings. Once you understand the decisions, you can edit any file, seascape, landscape or astro, with the same structured confidence.

★★★★★

"Dylan spends time each day teaching post-processing, explaining and demonstrating a range of advanced skills. He also provides a comprehensive set of video tutorials which reinforce the learning when you get home. One of the best photography learning experiences I have undertaken."

Peter Jones
Verified Google review · Sapphire Coast course
See the difference

From starting frame to finished image.

A real edit from the advanced astro lesson: two exposures blended and finished in Lightroom and Photoshop. Drag the slider to compare the starting frame with the final result.

Lesson 08, Advanced astro editing. Recorded in real time so you can follow the reasoning, not just the result.

What you'll learn

11 lessons. 5 modules. One system.

Each module builds on the last, from a clean global base through to advanced astro and seascape finishing and a file system you'll actually keep.

Module 1 Build a clean base edit By the end you can take any RAW file and create a strong, repeatable foundation before touching a single local adjustment.
Lesson 01
Top 5 global tweaks for any photo
A fast, clean base that improves most RAW files in the first five minutes.
Lesson 02
Basic seascape editing
Clean contrast, colour balance and natural water tones in Lightroom.
Lesson 03
Basic astro editing
Sky detail, noise and colour control without overcooking the file.
Module 2 Take control with local adjustments By the end you can use masks and AI tools to guide the eye without the image ever looking over-worked.
Lesson 04
Local adjustments essentials
Masking that improves the image without making it look worked over.
Lesson 05
AI tools in landscape + astro
Where AI helps, where it hurts, and how to keep results looking natural.
Module 3 Use Photoshop when Lightroom isn't enough By the end you can stack, blend and recover files cleanly, with only the Photoshop techniques that actually matter for landscape work.
Lesson 06
Focus stacking
Front-to-back sharpness without halos or blending artefacts.
Lesson 07
HDR + exposure blending
Recover skies and shadows while keeping the image looking real.
Module 4 Advanced finishing for astro and seascapes By the end you can push sky detail, colour separation, structure and depth while keeping the image believable.
Lesson 08
Advanced astro editing
Stronger sky control, targeted noise management and colour separation.
Lesson 09
Advanced seascape editing
Finishing moves in Photoshop for structure, tone and depth.
Lesson 10
Colour + tonal control fundamentals
Keep your edits consistent across different scenes and light conditions.
Module 5 Export, organise and share properly By the end you have output settings for web and print, plus a file system you'll actually maintain.
Lesson 11
Exporting, archiving + sharing
Output settings for web, print and sharing, and a file system that lasts.
What makes it different

This is not a preset pack.

There are no magic presets here, and that is deliberate. Presets can be useful, but they don't teach you to read a RAW file, solve a problem, or adapt to different light, locations and conditions. This course teaches the decisions behind the result, so you can apply the same system to your own images whether you shoot Nikon, Canon, Sony, Fujifilm or anything else.

What you get

Everything in the course

The 11-lesson course

  • ~220 minutes of step-by-step editing instruction
  • Lightroom Classic workflow across landscape, seascape and astro
  • Photoshop techniques for focus stacking, blending and finishing
  • Every decision explained, not just demonstrated
  • Recorded in real time, same pace as the workshop edit sessions

Bonus + access

  • Checklist + shortcuts PDF
  • Instant access via secure link (stream or download)
  • One-time purchase, no subscription
  • Future updates to the course included at no extra cost
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Free with eligible DKP multi-day workshops

Software required: Lightroom Classic is recommended for all lessons. Some lessons (focus stacking, advanced blending, finishing) use Photoshop. If you don't have Photoshop, the Lightroom-only lessons still cover a complete workflow. Works with RAW files from any camera system.

Is it for you?

Built for a specific photographer.

This is for you if you

  • Already know the basics but want a clearer editing process
  • Shoot landscape, seascapes, astro, Milky Way, sunrise or sunset
  • Look at your RAW files and wonder why they feel flat
  • Have learned bits from YouTube but stay inconsistent
  • Want a repeatable system you can keep improving

It's not for you if you want

  • One-click presets and a fixed look
  • Heavy composites or fake skies
  • A shortcut around learning the craft
Questions

FAQs

Straight answers before you buy.

Is this beginner-friendly?
Yes. The first few lessons are designed to give you a clean, repeatable base. If you can import a photo and move basic sliders, you'll follow along fine. The later lessons build on that foundation for more advanced techniques.
What software do I need?
Lightroom Classic is recommended. Some lessons use Photoshop for focus stacking, advanced blending and finishing. If you only have Lightroom, you'll still get a complete workflow from the Lightroom-only lessons.
Is this included free with your workshops?
Yes. Eligible DKP multi-day workshop participants receive the full course free as part of post-workshop support. Access details are sent after booking confirmation.
What if it doesn't help?
14-day money-back guarantee. Email within 14 days with your order details and one sentence on what didn't help. Refunds are processed promptly, no runaround.
Can I stream or download?
You'll receive a secure access link after purchase. Lessons can be streamed and downloaded for personal use, at your own pace.
Does it include presets?
No, and that's intentional. This is process-first. You'll learn to build an edit that matches your specific scene rather than relying on a one-click look that may or may not fit.
Ready to go

Start editing with a system.

One purchase. Instant access. The same editing workflow taught inside DKP workshops, yours to revisit whenever you need it.

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