David and Jennifer model a gentle, thoughtful approach to photography. No rushing, chasing, grasping. They have a familiarity which comes from much time spent photographing in Yellowstone. "Wandering with intent" took us to stunning locations at optimal times, and we had as much time as we needed to explore and hone our own vision of this beautiful place. Jennifer and David point out possibilities and stay available for questions. We stopped when and where views and subjects drew us to them. The three nights in Yurt Camp were key to this experience. The accommodations are cozy, the guides are top-notch, and the food was tasty, hearty, and beautifully presented. Being in the park, gave us a jump start for the early morning play of light and fog, wildlife, and natural beauty in the quieter side of the park. I came home with images from the "iconic" locations, but also with quiet scenes and a new appreciation for Yellowstone National Park, its landscapes, ecology, wildlife, and the relationships between them. If you're seeking a different approach to visiting Yellowstone, I would highly recommend this experience.
My wife and I had an incredible adventure on the Yellowstone Winter Expedition led by David Kingham and Jennifer Renwick of Exploring Exposure. What made this photography workshop truly exceptional was the time spent at the yurt camp, an experience so unique and immersive that words and pictures hardly do it justice.
We were able to practice and refine our skills in wildlife, landscape, and abstract photography in one of the most inspiring environments imaginable. Our deepest thanks go to David and Jennifer not only for selecting such an extraordinary location, but for creating a relaxed, supportive, and stress-free atmosphere that allowed us to grow and thrive under their expert guidance. They are truly exceptional instructors.
This was far more than a photography workshop focused on capturing images, it was a once-in-a-lifetime, life-changing experience. If you are seeking outstanding teachers, breathtaking landscapes, and an unforgettable yurt-camp adventure, you will not be disappointed.
David Kingham and Jennifer Renwick’s intimate workshop in Death Valley was one of the best I’ve ever attended. Their deep expertise and knowledge of the area made the experience outstanding. More than just a photo tour, this was a true photography workshop focused on developing both artistic vision and Lightroom post-processing skills. I highly recommend this workshop and their approach to intimate landscapes.
This was only my second workshop, and it far exceeded my expectations.
Jennifer and David know Death Valley, and were able to make changes to our itinerary when weather impacted our plans. But our experience suffered not at all. Every location was fantastic, and in a few short days it became very clear why this park is much loved. From exploring mud to rocks to sand, every location provided photographic opportunities that were greater than time allowed. There's so much to see! I am already thinking about how to make a return trip happen.
While out in the field, Jennifer and David constantly moved amongst the attendees, with both offering ideas, insights, and encouragement, as well as answering questions. Our attention was directed to things that we might not have noticed on our own; the emphasis was on seeing things differently. Home now, and working through my many new images, I'm very happy with what I captured. And disappointed that I didn't have more time.
The schedule was packed: we were up early, and took advantage of dawn, daylight, and dusk to explore and shoot. It was rather nice doing this in December, where we could get some sleep at night; there was little downtime during the day, and we made great use of the light.
The other attendees were all enthusiastic and friendly; the energy of our group was contagious. Some had been to DV before (multiple times!), and some were new. All enjoyed what our leaders planned; there was no boredom. I, personally, had many fantastic conversations.
In addition to a wonderful itinerary and group, we were introduced to David's new toolkit Rethink. As a long-time Lightroom user, I was blown away by the methodology that Rethink allows, and am currently working hard to retrain myself to use a new approach to my images, in order to expand the scope of my work. Rethink is a breath of fresh air, and affords an approach to post that I've never seen anywhere else.
This workshop, and this new tool, will have a lasting impact upon my work, as well as the way I perceive photographic opportunities. And that's what you want from a workshop, right? Lasting change.
Finally, I've fallen in love with DV, and I'm not sure that would have happened were it not for this experience. I get it, and I'm very, very glad. Five stars, would recommend.
I just returned home from a California Coast workshop with Jennifer and David and it was everything I hoped it would be and more. This was my second workshop with David and Jennifer (I went to Yellowstone in 2023). I love participating in their workshops for several reasons. They have a very calm demeanor that I appreciate and they are both so knowledgeable about the area we are photographing. They spend a lot of time before the workshop starts scouting locations to make sure we get an opportunity to shoot a variety of subjects both large and small. The afternoon processing sessions are incredibly helpful. David’s Rehtink Toolkit editing in LR is a game changer for sure and I can't wait to process some of my images using it soon! We were able to capture everything from 15 foot waves crashing on the rocks to colorful sunsets to rock formations and anemones. It truly was an experience I will remember forever. I highly recommend their workshops for anyone looking to photograph an area with experts who know it well and improve their editing skills!
I recently participated in David Kingham and Jennifer Renwick’s California Coast workshop and I thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. They are a supportive team whose skills complement each other. They made each participant feel comfortable by creating a positive and relaxed learning environment. David and Jennifer thoroughly researched the area so that our time spent in the field was totally maximized. Equally valuable was the time devoted to post processing and learning David’s workflow Tool Kit- which I highly recommend. My post processing skills have definitely improved as a result. They made learning fun!
I would definitely recommend any of their workshops to you in the future. You will grow in your skills and confidence.
Attending my first photography workshop with David Kingham and Jennifer Renwick, owners of Exploring Exposure, was truly a transformative experience. Their expertise, thoughtful instruction, and supportive teaching style helped me grow both technically and creatively.
Every part of the workshop was inspiring and impactful, from photographing the beautiful Monterey and Carmel coastline, exploring composition, editing in Lightroom Classic, to David and Jennifer's thoughtful critiques of our images.
This experience changed the way I see and approach my photography. I'm incredibly grateful to David and Jennifer and look forward to joining Exploring Exposure workshops in the future.
Attached is my first effort and result with the Rethink Toolbox. Thanks David for your time ad effort in creating
a clear, logical path and the tools to transform and process images. I am excited to continue to learn and experiment with the Toolbox.
I took this photo in Como, Italy a few weeks ago. I was in a tiny plaza and liked the architecture. Following David's tools, you can see the progression from the dark original , to straightening, cropping, deleting objects and distracting people, and finally brightening the colors and directing light to focus on the bike rider. I have been using Lightroom Classic for over 12 years. This is the best course I have ever taken ! It is so organized and easy to follow , step by step. I highly recommend this course and the rethink toolkit.
I want to start with expressing my thanks to David for spending his time to create the ReThink Process. While Lightroom is a powerful editing tool, it is a collection of adjustments that we may often use haphazardly to obtain a desired result.
David’s ReThink Landscape Process is a unique and novel tool that replaces the haphazard approach to editing with a systematic process.
The ReThink Toolkit is a set of step-by-step logically organized presets. Each preset can be customized for a specific image. Yes, there is a learning curve, but it takes one to process a couple of images using the Toolkit to gain some understanding of what each preset does and how it works. Some images may require just a few presets, some may involve a greater number. I find it quite satisfying to see how incremental improvements from each preset result in a much improved image overall.
I highly recommend getting at least the ReThink Toolkit. It opens up some of Lightroom approaches that I never thought would be possible. And the trips from Lightroom to Photoshop are becoming quite rare 😊
Please see below a “before” and “after” picture
My experience with David and Jennifer’s Zion photo workshop was outstanding. I appreciated the time they invested in advance to scout each location, ensuring we were there at the perfect time to capture the best lighting — especially in the Narrows. The itinerary was detailed and well-organized, yet flexible enough to allow us plenty of time at each site to explore different compositions and angles.
Their in-the-field instruction was excellent, offering hands-on guidance that helped improve my technique on the spot. The classroom sessions were equally valuable, providing opportunities to review our photos, discuss creative approaches, and explore editing options. I am amazed that I was able to capture the beauty of this National Park so well.
Beyond their expertise, David and Jennifer have warm, welcoming personalities that made the entire experience enjoyable and inspiring. I highly recommend their workshop to anyone wanting to elevate their photography skills while experiencing the beauty of Zion.
Its taken me a while to write this. I bought this straight away but wanted to really put it through it's paces before writing an honest review. It was exciting and overwhelming at the same time. After a few hours the possibilities finally revealed themselves. Processing has a new roadmap!
My previous workflow wasn't a workflow, more like throwing spaghetti at a wall to see what stuck. I had watched many tutorials, with different techniques, different starting points, and a different end game. After a few years I got by ok, but I was always going back to 'touch up' something I had missed. Usually after posting to social media.
But now, there's Rethink Landscape! A way to navigate all the complexities of an ever-improving Lightroom interface. AI is making things smoother, but also more complex, and David has created something to work through it all. He's created not presets, but rather templates within the preset panel to complete all the tasks necessary for a complete processed image.
Whether you're a beginner or someone that's been doing this a while, you'll definitely find value in the workflow and the tutorials. There's a bit of a learning curve, but once you figure out how everything works, it all falls into place (definitely get the video tutorials!). Once you use it long enough, you'll know which presets are your go-to's and can save those as favorites - significantly speeding up the process.
Now processing images is enjoyable, and when I'm finished, I'm nearly 100% sure I've gone through everything necessary. No forgetting to sharpen, denoise, or check for that dastardly color cast! I highly recommend getting this. (There's even an online community where you can ask David anything and updates are included!) Win win!
I’m really enjoying the Rethink Landscape Toolkit: Lightroom Presets & Course. Initially, I only purchased the presets. Then, after experimenting with them, I decided to pick up the video course. That decision has helped me tremendously. David explores each preset in depth, and he also provides several start-to-finish examples. Before diving into those, he lays a solid foundation with plenty of information on color profiles, the histogram, setting white balance, tone curve splits, and more. This course has given me a much better understanding of how Lightroom works and the steps to follow. It’s also made me less likely to open Photoshop, which is a blessing. David put a lot of thought into both the course and the presets. I wish this course had been available when I first started using Lightroom. It has completely changed the way I approach my post-processing.
Below, please see a before-and-after photo.
I use the toolkit to give me a different perspective on edits and to finetune my images both.
Even though I'd been to Yellowstone on my own, I saw things there in a totally different way and learned so much during this workshop. David and Jennifer are passionate about teaching the craft of photography while also encouraging your creative exploration. They're very knowledgeable about the places, the lighting conditions, the weather etc - so you can focus on the work and the art without any stress about the schedule and logistics. The workshop was well balanced between field time and processing sessions. The 'classroom' talks were very well thought-out, organized, and easy to implement on my images right away - so my own work could get a little bit closer to their stunning images. In addition to learning a ton and the joy of being in nature, the workshop was a wonderful getaway from my stressful day job. Jennifer and David are truly kind and attentive people who put everyone at ease, meet each person where he/she is at to bring out their best, and create a warm community among the small group that was a joy for me. I'm a repeat attendee to the Exploring Exposure workshop, and I'll keep coming back :)
I was struggling from the beginning, but thanks to David personal concern and dedication to his users , I was able to get a handle and move in the right direction.
From the very beginning, just getting the product loaded was confusing (as I am not that proficient with LrC/PS). I wrote a review of the issues I was have getting it installed and that same day David responded and outlined what I was doing wrong, which fixed the issues.
Once I was up and running, I again has issues, but David was there and provided we the guidance needed for me to actually start using the process and features the product provided. It was like magic, all of a sudden, things started working.
Since then I have been usin g it and it has made a world of difference in how I look at and process my images. Everyone, ask's me what I did to improve them and I point the the David's site and tell them to give it a try.
I have to say:
My biggest editing challenge before using the Rethink System, was not being able to obtain the image i thought it should be.
The moment the methodology “clicked” for me, was when i realized that I never really had a fixed post-processing methodology and once I started going tour the Rethink System - the images started looking like what I had envisioned.
How the Toolkit has changed my editing process, I would say that it allowed me to achieve consistency in all elements of my post-processing.
My final words: Do not wait, get the product - use it - it will make a significant improvement in your images. And, Thanks David for his dedication and support.
I consider myself a novice in Lightroom but this toolkit takes my skills to a whole new level. I am still nervous about local adjustments because I just do not feel confident of my brush skills. Only practice will help that!
David has not only provided myriad tools for editing photos he also takes you behind the scene to tell you how he created the tool allowing the user additional flexibility for their specific photo. Genius!
I am looking forward to breathing new life into photos that have been sitting in my catalog waiting for attention. I also look forward to reworking images that I have already processed to bring new life to the images.
I’ve been to over a dozen workshops with various leaders all of whom have done a session on postprocessing. This is the first time I’ve had the opportunity to spend organized hours on postprocessing and adopt a much more organized approach. I’ve spent 1-2 hour sessions several times a week over the past couple of weeks watching the videos and working on a series of my own landscape images. David carefully explains the logic behind the tools and the order in which they should be used. They are remarkably good tools but the choice and application of these tools is totally up to the photographer, so it’s not a post-processing cookbook. It takes time and practice to figure out how best to use these tools. It has transformed my post processing and I have been delighted with the results I’ve been able to attain in this relatively short time.
This course as well as the Rethink Toolkit are a must for Landscape photographers. I don't say that lightly . I thought I knew LRC fairly well....well, not really. I was just barely scratching the surface. The videos are amazing and the explanations are spot on. Like David has stated these are not presets as we have all known them previously, but more like starting points. You can adapt the system to your own style. Technical questions are answered promptly. This program has my highest rating and well worth your time. I soon may find that Photoshop is a distant memory.
So often, my trial-and-error efforts in Lightroom have left my final images short of what I imagined they could be, my morale in negative territory and, lately, declining.
Now, having followed the Rethink course from beginning to end, with the toolkit at hand, I feel re-energized and empowered. I'm thinking about reviving images I've left languishing in my catalog because I couldn't make them sing. Even better, I'm thinking about scenes that I can't wait to revisit because now I know I can handle them.
I strongly recommend using both the Rethink toolkit and the course together. The course offers pathways to turning a RAW file into a work of personal expression, *and* at each step David has assembled a combination of tools you can work with to realize that expressive intention. (Tools I would never have put together or even discovered, btw.) He explains why and when and how you might choose to use each one; you remain fully in control of every component of every tool, to modify it as you think best for any of your images.
I sampled some of the presets before seeing them in context of the course, and I see now that the course is essential to best use of the toolkit. The course both lays out a workflow that supports the most effective use of the toolkit, and shows how each element can work as an instrument of personal artistry.
Kudos and gratitude to David for the investment of time it must have taken to make Lightroom do all it can do, and for sharing it with all of us.
I consider myself an experienced Lightroom user.
Up to now i have always had problems developing my image and knowing how to make the things i want feature in the photograph.
David's step my step approach as to how to develop the raw file and create the image i have wanted to for so long really works.
No longer am i doing generalised adjustments the ReThink Process lets me create the image, and with such guidance I am revisiting files that have just sat on my hard drive up to now, as i didnt know how to process them.
The course gives such advice that nothing is missed, the very latest Adobe use of AI and the correct order of how to process and use develop the image is all included. The videos are concise and give just the right amount of instruction and confidence to give any of the tools a go on your images.
I can throughly recomend the combined Rethink course and toolkit to give you the confience to take your images to the next level.
I’ve only been using the Rethink Lightroom Toolkit for about a week, I’m finding it nothing short of amazing. It’s a true game changer.
This isn’t just a set of Lightroom presets. It’s a unique, structured, comprehensive, and creative approach to Lightroom, packaged into a flexible, well-integrated, easy-to-use system of tools, video-guided training, and online support.
I especially value how clearly the system is organized, guiding the user through each creative stage. The thoughtful naming and ordering of presets make the system intrinsically self-documenting, so it’s easy to revisit and adjust edits at any time. Most importantly, I think it will definitely free me to focus on the artistic side of my work instead of contending with technical usage issues.
In the past I've almost never used any presets, preferring to go my own way. But these are a set of tools rather than a collection of looks and are unlike anything I've seen before. It's more like going through a process as they sequentially take you through your creative approach. It's a shame Lightroom must call these "presets" because I think that's a misnomer for what they really do.
I find now that I use at least some, and often many in sequence, on every new photo. And I've been going back to revisit my favorite prior edits as these presets add a whole new dimension to make improvements. They have also taught me a number of new creative ways to make and refine masks that have made me much more proficient with Lightroom in general.
I can't recommend these enough! They have greatly enhanced my image processing techniques.
I've never been a big fan of presets, preferring to make my own decisions for every adjustment slider and function in Lightroom...until now. Over the many years of following David's post processing techniques, I have gradually improved my Lightroom processing abilities; however, these new Rethink Landscapes presets have totally changed my workflow. I am now returning to old images and reprocessing them, with results that I could not have achieved on my own. These presets are now an essential part of my post processing workflow. Here are a couple of before/after examples of images that were processed using the presets in Lightroom only - no Photoshop processing was necessary. I highly recommend downloading these presets and checking them out.
