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You plan the trip months in advance. You check the forecast. You drive two hours... or hike five miles in. And when you get there? Still green. Or just pre-peak. You come home with images that don't match what you saw in your head. And you know you won't be going back anytime soon. Here's what most photographers do at that point. They settle. They open the image, do their standard edit, and accept that it's just not the fall photo they wanted. Here's what this system lets you do instead. Transform green foliage into vibrant autumn colors. Bring out colors that were almost there... but not quite. Cut through haze. Balance blown skies. Shape the light the way you saw it. Not by guessing with sliders. By applying the right editing technique for the situation, following a proven workflow, and practicing on seven real images until the whole thing clicks.
{ Most photographers only have one. A preset pack. Or a tutorial. Or a workflow tip. None of them alone gets you to the photo you envisioned. These three together do. 75+ AI presets built for every fall situation you'll face… green foliage, semi-peak, full peak, valleys, dramatic skies, color tints. A proven workflow that gives every edit a direction before you open a single image. Seven real projects that turn what you've learned into something you've actually done. Here's what that looks like in practice...
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A couple of years ago, my wife, daughter, and I took an end-of-summer trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. On our first day, we set out on a cruise of Lake Superior to explore the cliffs and stunning landscapes. As we made our way back during Golden Hour, I spotted some birch trees clinging to the edge of a cliff. At the time, I didn’t think much of it, but weeks later, I found the green leaves boring. So, I started with my 'Base 03 | Green' AI preset. Then, I painted in with my Burnt Umbra preset to get the vibrant fall colors I envisioned, bringing the scene to life!
At sunrise in early October, I positioned myself at the edge of the gorge to capture the stunning view of the Genesee River below, framed by the cliff and the vibrant trees on the opposite side. To preserve the sky’s detail, I exposed for it, which left the gorge underexposed. Using my 'Fall Base | Valley 01' AI preset, I quickly brightened the dark gorge revealing all the details. I followed up with my 'Dramatic Sky 02' AI preset to balance out the sky’s exposure and enhancing the clouds and color, bringing the entire scene to life in just a few clicks.
For over 20 years, we’ve camped, hiked, and visited Letchworth State Park with our kids. Every year, we promised ourselves we’d return to witness the full splendor of the park’s fall colors. But, year after year, life got in the way—until a few years ago. This photo captures the view just above the largest of the park’s three waterfalls, where mist filled the air. The haze created a low-contrast image, and the fall colors weren’t quite at their peak. Using my 'Base 07 | Semi-Peak' AI preset, I cut through the mist and set the foundation to paint on the vibrant fall colors I had envisioned, bringing the scene to life just as I imagined... ...without the need to come back a days or weeks later!
The image below is of the waterfall I was standing near (previous image), and it highlights its natural beauty. However, I was disappointed in the lack of fall colors. So, I started with my 'Fall Base | Peak 07' AI preset to set the stage. After that, I applied my Pumpkin Orange, Red Apple, and Burnt Umber presets to create the effect I was striving for.
One of the things I dislike about some Neutral Density (ND) filters is the strong color tint they can add to your image, often a harsh green hue. For this waterfall photo, I used a 10-stop ND filter from an old Chinese brand (which I’ve since tossed out) that left an overpowering green tint, completely destroying the fall landscape. Thankfully, it was a quick fix using my 'Tint | Green' AI preset. I then finished the edit with my Burnt Umber, Sunglow Yellow, and Autumn Red AI presets to bring the fall colors back to life.
One of the most common pitfalls I see with my students... one that I even catch myself falling into sometimes... is over-editing. It’s so easy to get carried away, but how do you know when you’ve crossed that line? And more importantly, how do you know when your edit is truly finished? Inside, with the bonus photo editing projects, I’ll share pro tips to help you find that perfect balance and confidently know when your photo is just right.
During its fall migration from Ontario, Canada, across the Great Lakes, I captured this Ruby-throated Hummingbird on its journey to warmer climates. The biggest challenge was... ...the fall colors hadn’t arrived yet, and I had slightly underexposed the shot to preserve the detail in its feathers. To bring the hummingbird back to life, I first enhanced its brightness using the 'Subject Brighter 02' AI preset. Then, I laid the foundation for the green to fall transformation with my 'Fall Base | Green 10' AI preset.
I finished the transformation with my Burnt Umber color brush preset to transform the green background into rich autumn hues, creating the perfect seasonal setting for this stunning creature.
Trying to schedule a fall photoshoot with my daughter... let alone clients... is almost impossible. I’m sure you can relate! Last year, the only time our schedules aligned was before the fall colors arrived. For this edit, I started by applying the 'Fall Base | Green 04' AI preset.
Becuase she was a bit underexposed I had to use the 'Subject Brighter 01' AI preset to fix it and used the 'White Balance | Warmer | 5400' AI preset to, well, warm up the overall image. Then, I painted on my desired fall colors with my Burnt Umber, Dark Orange, and Red Apple presets to create the autumn look we were missing.
Similarly, for a client who also wanted fall colors, my schedule was fully booked, and we had to shoot before the fall colors arrived. To transform the green foliage, I applied my 'Fall Base | Green 04' AI preset, followed by my Pumpkin Orange and Caramel Leaves presets to achieve the vibrant autumn look they were hoping for.
This is another shot from our trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Unsure if I’d have a chance to return later in the season, I used my 'Base | Green 03' AI preset to set the stage for transforming the greens into peak fall colors. To bring the scene to life, I applied the Crimson Red, Canary Yellow, Amber Leaves, and Burnt Umber color brush presets, creating the vibrant autumn hues I was after. For the finishing touches, I enhanced the sky using the 'Dramatic Sky 03' preset and applied some dodging and burning to bring out the details above and below the lake (a technique you’ll learn in Bonus 03).
As luck would have it... or rather, after rearranging my schedule... I found myself back in the U.P. two months later! Unfortunately, Mother Nature still wasn’t ready to show off the fall colors I was hoping for. This particular cliff was a good 5-mile hike from the parking area, but the trek was worth it. Even though the colors weren’t at their peak, I knew Lightroom Classic could help me fulfill my creative vision. I started with the 'Base | Green 09' AI preset to set the foundation. Then, with a few strokes of the Red Apple, Golden Leaves, Pumpkin Orange, and Autumn Red presets, I transformed the green to full peak fall colors... ...which meant I didn't have to go back again the following week or two!
I've always liked a bold, vibrant, landscape. And becuase of that, my personal photo editing style might be different from yours. Which is o.k! Photo editing styles, like art, are subjective. This is why I've created these fall AI presets... to be customized for your taste. If you prefer something more toned down, no problem! Inside, I’ll guide you through customizing the included AI presets to match your personal taste so you can create the perfect fall scene for your creative vision.
This isn't just a preset pack.
It's a complete editing system built around a proven workflow, 75+ adaptive AI presets, and seven real projects that take you from your first green image to a finished fall scene...
...whether the colors were there when you shot or not.
When you enroll, you get instant access to...
30 base presets across three categories — Green, Semi-Peak, and Peak so you always start with the right foundation no matter how much or how little fall color was in the scene when you shot.
Valley presets, dramatic sky presets, subject presets, and tint correction presets so underexposed gorges, blown skies, distracting subjects, and ND filter color casts all have a fix built in.
Color brush presets including Burnt Umber, Canary Yellow, Pumpkin Orange, Red Apple, Sun Glow Yellow, and more so you can paint fall colors exactly where you want them and nowhere else.
An adaptive AI preset slider on every single preset so you can dial the intensity up or down based on your image without starting over or manually adjusting sliders.
The four keys to a natural-looking color edit so your painted colors blend into the scene instead of sitting on top of it — and you never end up with a fall photo that looks fake.
The complete fall editing workflow from lens correction to final analysis so every edit follows the same proven sequence and you always know what comes next.
Seven real editing projects covering color transformation, generative AI retouching, subject isolation, dodge and burn, and intentional light shaping so every technique becomes something you've actually done — not just watched.
The Fall Editing Workflow Guide and Exclusive Checklist so the types of presets, when to use them, and how to customize them are always one click away — and nothing gets skipped before you call the edit done.
Pro tips for avoiding over-editing and knowing when you're finished so you stop second-guessing your edits and start finishing them with confidence.
Before you edit a single image, there are a few things to set up. Skipping this means you'll spend the first session wondering why your presets aren't showing up or why the images don't match what I'm working with in the tutorials. Download the resource file, install both preset types, import the practice images, and take a tour of the workflow so you know exactly what you're working with before project one begins.
Course Resource File and Practice Images: Download and unzip the course resource file and import the practice images so your library matches what I'm working with in every tutorial. (4:14)
Fall Editing Workflow Overview: Apply the fall editing workflow from start to finish so every step makes sense before you open your first project image. (15:03)
Histogram, Clipping Indicators, and Before/After Comparison: Use these so you finish every edit with a clean, natural-looking result instead of wondering if it's done. (5:02)
Seven projects. Each one builds on the last, starting with the fundamentals of color transformation and working toward complete, polished edits with dodging, burning, generative AI retouching, and light shaping. The first two you'll edit from scratch alongside me. After that I'll walk you through my finished edits and explain every decision, so you can study the approach and then practice on your own.
Project 1… Green Birch Tree Color Transformation: Apply a base preset, set exposure, and paint color brushes to transform a green birch tree into autumn colors so you build a working understanding of the complete fall editing workflow. (14:56)
Project 2… Global Presets and Generative AI Retouching: Apply global presets and generative AI retouching to a subject-forward scene so you learn exactly where removal fits in the workflow before color brushes are applied. (14:02)
Project 3… Color Brushes, Sky Presets, and Dodge and Burn: Study a finished multi-layer edit including color brushes, sky presets, and targeted dodge and burn masks so you learn how to add depth and guide the viewer's eye through the image. (7:11)
Project 4… Subject Darkening and Background Masking: Study a finished edit that combines color brushes, subject darkening, and background masking so you learn how to use light to direct attention to your primary subject. (5:16)
Project 5… Color Correction and Targeted Desaturation: Select your own global presets and apply color brushes, dodge and burn masks, and a targeted desaturation brush so you know how to correct unnatural color tints before they ruin an otherwise strong edit. (5:46)
Project 6… Dodge and Burn With Layered Color Brushes: Apply dodge and burn adjustments then layer seven color brush presets across the scene so you practice managing a complex multi-mask edit without losing control of the image. (1:54)
Project 7… Burn Masks and Intentional Light Shaping: Apply six separate burn masks across different parts of the scene and finish with a radial sunlight preset so you understand how to shape light with intention. (4:49)
The course alone will change how you edit fall photos. These make it faster....
You've got 75 presets. You know the workflow exists. But you're staring at the panel wondering which base preset to start with... and whether this image is green, semi-peak, or peak. This guide answers that before you have to guess. Every preset type explained. Every situation mapped. Tips for getting the best result from each one… …including how to use the adaptive AI slider so the intensity lands exactly where you want it instead of where the preset assumes. Print it out. Pull it up on your phone. Keep it next to you while you edit. It's the difference between spending ten minutes figuring out where to start... and just starting.
The 'Workflow Fall Photo Editing' guide... a comprehensive roadmap to faster, better images.
You've finished editing. Or have you? Did you check the clipping indicators? Did you do your retouching before applying the color brushes? Did you take a final look at the before and after? Without a checklist, these steps happen when you remember them... which means sometimes they don't happen at all. This checklist puts every step of the fall editing workflow in the right order so you move through your edit with confidence... and finish it knowing you didn't skip anything. Because "I think I'm done" and "I know I'm done" are two very different feelings.
Most photography communities are full of noise. Gear debates. Ego. Beginners afraid to ask questions because someone will make them feel stupid for asking. This isn't that. The PhotoMation Community is private, independent, and built exclusively for Parker Photographic students. Over 500 photographers... ...from brand new to 60 years behind the lens... ...all focused on one thing: getting better.
Get feedback on your photos from Parker and experienced photographers
Ask questions and get real answers, usually within hours
Join weekly challenges that push you to create, not just consume
Learn alongside photographers with up to 60 years of experience
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I'm in the community every week. It's the part of this course no YouTube channel can give you.
This course works. But if you go through the material and don't feel like you have a clearer, more reliable workflow... ...email me within 30 days and you'll get a full refund. No questions asked. No hoops to jump through.
You get access to 75+ adaptive fall AI presets, the Fall Editing Workflow Guide, the Workflow Checklist, five video tutorials, seven in-depth photo editing projects, and an exclusive live Q&A workshop. Everything is designed to work together so you get the most out of every edit.
Any photographer using Lightroom Classic who wants to create vibrant fall colors... whether the colors were there when you shot or not. Landscape, wildlife, portrait, and nature photographers will all find the presets and projects useful.
No. The course starts with a full workflow walkthrough before project one begins so you know exactly how the system works before you edit a single image. Beginners and intermediate users are both well covered.
Any recent version will work. The presets and techniques are compatible across versions. If Adobe adds new tools that affect the workflow, those updates are covered in community updates.
The presets are built for fall color transformation, but the editing techniques... dodging and burning, subject isolation, sky enhancement, generative AI retouching... apply to any landscape or nature edit. The projects show you how to customize the presets for your own creative vision, including creating your own.
Yes. One of the key things the projects teach you is how to customize and build your own presets from scratch. By the end you'll have the skills to develop presets that match your unique style and editing needs.
Once you enroll, you have lifetime access to everything... including any future updates to the presets and new content added down the road. Go at your own pace and revisit any lesson whenever you want.
If you go through the course and don't feel it was worth every penny, email me within 30 days for a full refund. No questions asked. No hoops to jump through. The risk is entirely on me.
Trying to schedule a fall photoshoot with my daughter... let alone clients... is almost impossible.
I’m sure you can relate!
Last year, the only time our schedules aligned was before the fall colors arrived.
For this edit, I started by applying the 'Fall Base | Green 04' AI preset.