Dylan Knight Photography · Editing Tutorials

The Editing System Behind the Workshop

This is the exact Lightroom + Photoshop workflow I teach in the field — distilled into 11 lessons so you can revisit every decision at home, on your own files, at your own pace. Built for photographers who want to understand the edit, not just copy one.

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Before
After
11
lessons · ~220 minutes
Lightroom Classic + Photoshop
Why this exists

Built for the field. Designed for home.

Every lesson in this bundle came directly from questions asked on location — at Noosa, Kiama, Sapphire Coast — during the editing sessions I run after each shoot. I built this so that when you're back home looking at your RAW files, you have the same step-by-step thinking I'd walk you through in the room.

Most editing tutorials teach you how to use sliders. This one teaches you why — why you're lifting shadows before touching exposure, why you're masking the sky separately, why a clean noise pass before colour work gives you a better result than the other way around.

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

"The workshop clarified so many things that YouTube never could."

— Nikon School attendee

This bundle is the at-home version of that same experience — the reasoning behind the edit, not just the result.

See the difference

Same file. Same camera. Different decisions.

This is a real edit from the advanced astro lesson — no compositing, no sky replacement. Drag the slider to compare.

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

Inside the bundle

All 11 lessons

From a clean global workflow through to advanced astro and seascape finishing — each lesson builds on the last.

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.
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.
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.
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
Make your edits consistent across different scenes and light conditions.
Lesson 11
Exporting, archiving + sharing
Output settings for web, print and sharing — and a file system you'll actually maintain.
What you get

Everything in the bundle

The 11-lesson bundle

  • ~220 minutes of step-by-step editing instruction
  • Lightroom Classic workflow across landscape, seascape + astro
  • Photoshop techniques for focus stacking, blending + 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
  • Updates to this bundle 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.

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 LR-only lessons.
Is this included free with your workshops?
Yes — eligible DKP multi-day workshop participants receive this bundle 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. Stream and/or download options are confirmed on delivery depending on the format.
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 better tonight

One purchase. Instant access. The same system taught at every DKP field workshop — yours to work through at your own pace.

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