10 Step RAW Photo Processing, Where to Start, What To Do Next, Where to Finish

When I first started editing RAW photos, I had no idea where to start. I learned how to use different tools and techniques, but I lacked context. What should I do first What should I do later To answer those questions, and to formalize my approach, I developed my own 10 step framework. These are the steps I follow every single time I sit down to edit an image, from start to finish. 10 Step RAW Photo Processing Framework 0:00 Introduction 1:35 Step 1 Lens Corrections 2:46 Step 2 Transform 3:38 Step 3 Crop 4:10 Step 4 White Balance 6:10 Step 5 Exposure 8:10 Step 6 Contrast 9:46 Step 7 Color 11:50 Step 8 Dodging and Burning 13:25 Step 9 Cleanup 14:35 Step 10 Sharpening 15:30 Outro White Balance Cards (from Step 4) Free 30 Day Trial of Capture One , 9651