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

🌈Want it all? The All Access Pass is your VIP ticket to an entire ecosystem of photography training—designed to work together seamlessly so you can confidently master your camera settings, advanced lighting techniques, creative composition and the skill of editing, all in one place! Check it out here!

🛍️ The Location Scouting Playbook: livesnaplove.com/location