Lightroom is a great photo editor, but it can be hard to soften images in the program. Here are some tips to help make your photos more gentle and less harsh.
- Choose the right tools for the job. When softening images, you need to use a variety of tools: a soft brush, a light pencil, or a cloning tool. You also need to be careful not to overdo it—too much softened image will make your photos look artificial and unnatural.
- Use saturation levels wisely. Saturation levels can play an important role in how softened images look. Too much saturation will make your photos look too bright and harsh; too little saturation will give your photos a more natural appearance.
- Use contrast levels wisely. Contrast levels can also play an important role in how softened images look—too much contrast will make your photos look too dark and gritty; too little contrast will give your photos a more realistic appearance.