Step-by-Step Photo Breakdown: From Camera Settings to Final Edit!

The Live Snap Love Show

What actually goes into one photo? In this episode, we’re breaking down an image from start to finish — camera settings, composition, lighting choices, editing in Lightroom Classic and Photoshop — the whole shebang!

If you’ve ever looked at a photo and wondered how it all came together, this episode will walk you through the full process.

📸 IMPORTANT: We talk about a specific image in this episode, so make sure to check out the show notes on our website if you want to see the photo and follow along visually 👉 https://livesnaplove.com/blog/step-by-step-photo-breakdown

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

1️⃣ The location I used and where the light was (including a pullback shot & video!)

2️⃣ What composition elements drew me to that area

3️⃣ Each of my camera settings and why I chose them

4️⃣ How I composed the shot and framed the subject

5️⃣ A full editing walkthrough in Lightroom Classic, and why I did each step

6️⃣The final edits I did in Photoshop to bring it all together!

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

🧩FREE MASTERCLASS: The 4 Part Framework For Pro Level Photos: livesnaplove.com/class

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🛍️ The Location Scouting Playbook: livesnaplove.com/location

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