The Rethink Landscape Processing System

A revolutionary toolkit of Lightroom presets designed to give you complete creative control.

  • An hourglass demonstrating time wasted processing images in Lightroom and Photoshop the traditional way.

    Are you spending hours in Lightroom or Photoshop, wrestling with countless sliders, yet still not achieving the results you envision?

  • A lightbulb for Rethink

    That's where Rethink Landscape comes in. It's a revolutionary approach to landscape editing that combines a simplified, powerful methodology with intuitive presets, putting you back in control.

  • Streamline Your Workflow:  Rethink Landscape provides a clear, 7-step workflow that simplifies your editing process, saving you time and frustration.
  • Unparalleled Control: Unlike traditional presets, Rethink Landscape gives you advanced tools to precisely target and adjust specific areas of your image, putting you in complete control.
  • Unlock Your Creative Vision: Easily explore a wide range of processing options and discover the perfect look for your photos. Rethink Landscape empowers you to experiment and find your unique style.
  • Learn and Grow: Rethink Landscape not only helps you create stunning images today, but also provides the foundation for a deeper understanding of landscape editing principles.
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Master Every Aspect of Your Landscape Processing

The 7-Step Rethink Landscape Workflow

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🚀 Rethink Starting Points

Find Your Perfect Foundation

Quickly establish the overall mood and tone with presets tailored to different dynamic ranges and contrast levels.

These presets are your launching pad. Choose a Starting Point based on your image's dynamic range and desired contrast. Instantly transform your RAW file into a balanced, visually appealing starting point for further refinement.

A landscape image being processed in Lightroom using the Rethink Starting Point presets in the Rethink Landscape Preset pack

Find Your Perfect Foundation

Quickly establish the overall mood and tone with presets tailored to different dynamic ranges and contrast levels.

These presets are your launching pad. Choose a Starting Point based on your image's dynamic range and desired contrast. Instantly transform your RAW file into a balanced, visually appealing starting point for further refinement.

A landscape image being processed in Lightroom using the Rethink Starting Point presets in the Rethink Landscape Preset pack
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🛠️ Rethink Tools

Essential Tools for a Refined Workflow

Correct lens distortions, set white balance, evaluate composition, and more with these foundational presets.

Before you dive into creative adjustments, ensure your image is technically sound. These presets handle the essentials: lens corrections to fix distortion and vignetting, precise white balance adjustments, and compositional evaluation tools to help you analyze and refine your image's structure.

A landscape image being processed in Lightroom using the Rethink Tools presets in the Rethink Landscape Preset pack

Essential Tools for a Refined Workflow

Correct lens distortions, set white balance, evaluate composition, and more with these foundational presets.

Before you dive into creative adjustments, ensure your image is technically sound. These presets handle the essentials: lens corrections to fix distortion and vignetting, precise white balance adjustments, and compositional evaluation tools to help you analyze and refine your image's structure.

A landscape image being processed in Lightroom using the Rethink Tools presets in the Rethink Landscape Preset pack
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🔳 Rethink Tonal Adjustments

Sculpt Light and Shadow

Master the interplay of light and dark with precision tools for dodging, burning, and tonal shaping.

This is where you shape the luminosity of your image. Use these powerful presets to selectively brighten (dodge) or darken (burn) specific areas, sculpt clouds, balance HDR scenes, and add depth and dimension by carefully controlling your highlights, midtones, and shadows.

A landscape image being processed in Lightroom using the Rethink Tonal Adjustments presets in the Rethink Landscape Preset pack

Sculpt Light and Shadow

Master the interplay of light and dark with precision tools for dodging, burning, and tonal shaping.

This is where you shape the luminosity of your image. Use these powerful presets to selectively brighten (dodge) or darken (burn) specific areas, sculpt clouds, balance HDR scenes, and add depth and dimension by carefully controlling your highlights, midtones, and shadows.

A landscape image being processed in Lightroom using the Rethink Tonal Adjustments presets in the Rethink Landscape Preset pack
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🎨 Rethink Color Adjustments

Create Harmonious and Vibrant Colors

Fine-tune saturation, vibrance, and individual colors to achieve your desired palette.

Take command of your color palette. These presets allow you to subtly enhance or dramatically alter colors, correct color casts, adjust saturation and vibrance, and create a cohesive, visually pleasing color harmony that complements your artistic vision.

A landscape image being processed in Lightroom using the Rethink Color Adjustments presets in the Rethink Landscape Preset pack

Create Harmonious and Vibrant Colors

Fine-tune saturation, vibrance, and individual colors to achieve your desired palette.

Take command of your color palette. These presets allow you to subtly enhance or dramatically alter colors, correct color casts, adjust saturation and vibrance, and create a cohesive, visually pleasing color harmony that complements your artistic vision.

A landscape image being processed in Lightroom using the Rethink Color Adjustments presets in the Rethink Landscape Preset pack
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✨ Rethink Effects

Add Atmosphere and Style

Infuse your images with mood and personality using creative effects like fog, atmospheric perspective, and Orton glow.

Go beyond the ordinary and add a touch of magic. These presets provide a range of creative effects, from light bleed and fog to the dreamy Orton glow and atmospheric haze, allowing you to transform the mood and atmosphere of your landscapes.

A landscape image being processed in Lightroom using the Rethink Effects presets in the Rethink Landscape Preset pack

Add Atmosphere and Style

Infuse your images with mood and personality using creative effects like fog, atmospheric perspective, and Orton glow.

Go beyond the ordinary and add a touch of magic. These presets provide a range of creative effects, from light bleed and fog to the dreamy Orton glow and atmospheric haze, allowing you to transform the mood and atmosphere of your landscapes.

A landscape image being processed in Lightroom using the Rethink Effects presets in the Rethink Landscape Preset pack
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🔍 Rethink Detail Adjustments

Enhance Texture and Clarity

Sharpen details, reduce noise, and bring out the finest textures in your images.

Refine the details without over-processing. These presets provide precise control over sharpness and noise reduction, allowing you to enhance texture, clarity, and overall image quality while maintaining a natural, polished look.

A landscape image being processed in Lightroom using the Rethink Detail Adjustments presets in the Rethink Landscape Preset pack

Enhance Texture and Clarity

Sharpen details, reduce noise, and bring out the finest textures in your images.

Refine the details without over-processing. These presets provide precise control over sharpness and noise reduction, allowing you to enhance texture, clarity, and overall image quality while maintaining a natural, polished look.

A landscape image being processed in Lightroom using the Rethink Detail Adjustments presets in the Rethink Landscape Preset pack
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✂️ Rethink Selections

Precise Control with Targeted Masks

Create and refine selections for skies, foregrounds, lights, darks, midtones and more, enabling advanced editing techniques.

This is where you'll find specialized tools for making highly targeted adjustments. While the other Rethink Landscape tools often include built-in masking capabilities, the Selections section provides pre-built masks for situations where you need even more precise control. Use these after completing the other steps, if needed, to fine-tune specific areas of your image.

A landscape image being processed in Lightroom using the Rethink Selection presets in the Rethink Landscape Preset pack

Precise Control with Targeted Masks

Create and refine selections for skies, foregrounds, lights, darks, midtones and more, enabling advanced editing techniques.

This is where you'll find specialized tools for making highly targeted adjustments. While the other Rethink Landscape tools often include built-in masking capabilities, the Selections section provides pre-built masks for situations where you need even more precise control. Use these after completing the other steps, if needed, to fine-tune specific areas of your image.

A landscape image being processed in Lightroom using the Rethink Selection presets in the Rethink Landscape Preset pack
A landscape image being processed in Lightroom using the Rethink Starting Point presets in the Rethink Landscape Preset pack
A landscape image being processed in Lightroom using the Rethink Tools presets in the Rethink Landscape Preset pack
A landscape image being processed in Lightroom using the Rethink Tonal Adjustments presets in the Rethink Landscape Preset pack
A landscape image being processed in Lightroom using the Rethink Color Adjustments presets in the Rethink Landscape Preset pack
A landscape image being processed in Lightroom using the Rethink Effects presets in the Rethink Landscape Preset pack
A landscape image being processed in Lightroom using the Rethink Detail Adjustments presets in the Rethink Landscape Preset pack
A landscape image being processed in Lightroom using the Rethink Selection presets in the Rethink Landscape Preset pack

Choose Your Starting Style - High Key, Low Key, High Contrast, and more.

Powerful Burning & Dodging Tools

Sculpt light and shadow to create depth and dimension. Go beyond basic dodging and burning – target just the highlights or just the shadows for incredibly precise control.

An example of a landscape before it was edited with the dodge and burn presets in Rethink Landscape
Landscape photo edited with Rethink Landscape presets using powerful Dodging and Burning tools to brush in light

Orton Effect

Add a dreamy, ethereal glow to your landscapes. The Orton Effect softens details and creates a beautiful, painterly look, especially in highlights.

A landscape image of sand dunes before applying the Orton Effect Lightroom Preset from the Rethink Landscape presets pack
A landscape image of sand dunes after applying the Orton Effect Lightroom Preset from the Rethink Landscape presets pack

Evaluate Your Composition

Unlock a deeper understanding of your composition. These tools help you analyze the interplay of shapes, tones, and color by blurring details, converting to black and white, and inverting the image for a fresh perspective.

A before example of the Rethink Presets before blurring for composition evaluation
An image that has been blurred and made monochrome using the Rethink Landscape presets to help evaluate the composition

Choose Your Path: Presets or the Full Course

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Rethink Landscape Presets

A revolutionary toolkit of 100+ presets for powerful, precise, and creative landscape edits.

Rethink Landscape Presets aren't just one-click filters – they're a complete creative toolkit. With over 100 meticulously crafted presets, built on a unique system, you'll have unparalleled control to easily fine-tune light, color, and detail. Instantly transform your images and shape them to your unique vision. Rethink Landscape streamlines your workflow and delivers powerful results.

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Rethink Landscape Processing Course + the Presets

Learn David Kingham's unique approach to landscape editing through in-depth video lessons and real-world project walkthroughs. Plus, get the complete Rethink Landscape Preset toolkit included! 

The Rethink Landscape Course is your guide to mastering landscape editing. Through concise video lessons and 20 start-to-finish project walkthroughs, you'll learn a simplified yet powerful workflow that demystifies the editing process. Gain complete creative control, streamline your workflow, and put your new skills into practice immediately with the included Rethink Landscape Preset toolkit. Perfect for those who want to learn the 'why' behind the 'how' and achieve stunning results.

Rethink Landscape Processing Course

Master the Methodology

Rethink Landscape Presets

Instant Results, Total Control

100+ Unique Presets

Getting Started Video

Email & Community Support

Technical Support

Installation and Issues Only

Course Discussions, Support, Image Critiques, Bonus Content, and more

Exclusive Community Access

Preset Discussion Forum Only

Complete Workflow Training

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Rethink Landscape

Rethink Landscape

Master Landscape Editing: Presets + In-Depth Course

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From Passion to Methodology: The Story Behind Rethink

Rethink Photography is the result of David Kingham's extensive experience as a professional photographer and educator. Fueled by a passion for pushing creative boundaries and a desire to empower fellow photographers, David developed the Rethink methodology. This approach helps others break free from conventional editing techniques and discover their unique artistic voices. Through Rethink, David shares his knowledge, insights, and techniques, equipping you with the tools and inspiration to transform your photography and create images that truly resonate.


Frequently Asked Questions

  • Rethink Presets: Rethink Landscape Presets are a toolkit of over 100 adjustable presets for Adobe Lightroom Classic (and compatible with Lightroom CC and Adobe Camera Raw). They're designed to give you a flexible, intuitive way to edit your landscape photos. Think of them as powerful starting points that you can easily customize to achieve a wide range of looks and styles.
  • Rethink Landscape Processing Course: The Rethink Landscape Processing Course is a complete video course that teaches you David Kingham's unique Rethink editing workflow. You'll learn the "why" behind the process, how to use the presets most effectively, and how to develop your own unique style. The course includes the Rethink Landscape Presets.

The Rethink Presets are designed for Adobe Lightroom Classic (LrC). They are also compatible with Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) and Lightroom CC, although the interface and functionality differs slightly.

The free pack includes 10 versatile Rethink Landscape Presets:

  •  🏞️ Medium DR > ⚖️ Balanced
  • 👁️‍🗨️ Evaluate Composition Shapes
  • ⚫🔆 Burn Highlights
  • ☀️ Add Light ◌ 🖌️
  • 🌈 Desaturate Over-Saturated Colors ◌
  • 🌤️ Add Contrast to Sky ◌
  • 🌫️ Fog ◌
  • 🔆 Orton Effect
  • 🔊 Reduce Shadow Noise
  • 🍃 Micro Contrast
  • Yes, the Rethink Landscape Presets are fully compatible with both macOS and Windows operating systems.
  • Important Note for Windows Users: While the presets function perfectly on Windows, there is a known issue where the custom icons may not display correctly due to limitations within the operating system. This is purely a visual issue and does not affect the functionality of the presets.

Rethink Landscape Presets aren't just one-click filters. They're a complete toolkit built around the 7-step Rethink Landscape workflow. This gives you unparalleled control and flexibility – you can fine-tune every aspect of your image and create your own unique style.

Option 1: Rethink Landscape Presets

  • Over 100 Revolutionary Presets: A comprehensive toolkit categorized for ultimate control: Starting Points, Tools, Tonal Adjustments, Color Adjustments, Effects, Detail Adjustments, and Selections.
  • Detailed Installation Guide: Step-by-step instructions for easy installation in Lightroom Classic, Adobe Camera Raw, and Lightroom CC.
  • Introductory Video Tutorials: Learn the core functionality of the presets and how to start applying them to your images.
  • Clear Preset Descriptions: Understand the purpose and effect of each preset, with helpful icons and tips.
  • Preset Community Access: Get technical support for installation and troubleshooting.

Option 2: Rethink Landscape Course + Presets (Best Value!)

  • Everything in the Presets Only package, PLUS:
  • In-Depth Video Course: Master the complete Rethink Landscape methodology with hours of comprehensive video training.
  • Real-World Examples: Follow along with start-to-finish editing workflows, seeing the Rethink system in action.
  • Exclusive Course Community Access: Share ideas with other members, get feedback, share your results, along with bonus content from David.

Why Choose the Course?

While the presets are powerful on their own, the Rethink Landscape Processing Course unlocks their full potential. You'll learn the why behind each adjustment, develop your own unique style, and gain a deeper understanding of landscape editing principles. The course empowers you to go beyond the presets and truly master your craft.

While the presets provide excellent starting points, they're designed to be a customizable toolkit. You can easily modify each preset to fit your specific image and your artistic vision. Think of them as a powerful foundation for your creativity, not just a quick fix.

No, the presets are powerful on their own. However, the course will significantly enhance your understanding of the Rethink workflow and help you get the most out of the presets. You'll learn how to combine these tools to create your own unique style and achieve truly stunning results.

We offer a 30 day money back guarantee on the presets and course.

These presets are designed for the latest versions of Lightroom and utilize features that may not be available in older versions. While some presets may work in older versions, full compatibility and optimal performance are guaranteed with Lightroom Classic 11+, Lightroom CC 5+, and Adobe Camera Raw 14+.

The Rethink Landscape Presets are designed for the desktop versions of Lightroom (Classic and CC). However, you can sync them to Lightroom Mobile, and they should be fully compatible as far as we can tell. Functionality may be limited compared to the desktop versions, but you should be able to utilize the core adjustments of the presets on your mobile devices.

No, Rethink Landscape Presets are designed for photographers of all levels. They offer advanced capabilities, but they're also user-friendly and intuitive. The Getting Started video will show you the basics, and the optional Rethink Landscape Processing Course provides even more in-depth guidance.

Absolutely! That's the core idea behind Rethink Landscape. The presets are designed as starting points – you're encouraged to experiment, adjust settings, and make them your own.

Rethink Landscape Presets - Support Information:

The Rethink Landscape Presets come with documentation and video tutorials to guide you through installation and basic usage. We provide basic technical support to address any issues you encounter with:

  • Downloading the presets.
  • Installing the presets into Lightroom.
  • Preset functionality errors.

For in-depth support, personalized feedback, and a thriving community, we highly recommend the Rethink Landscape Processing Course. The course includes:

  • Comprehensive training on the Rethink editing methodology.
  • Dedicated support channels for all your editing questions.
  • Personalized feedback on your work from the community and David Kingham as time allows.
  • Access to a vibrant community of fellow photographers.
  • Prioritized technical support for the Rethink Presets.

The course is the best way to unlock the full potential of the Rethink approach and get the most out of your presets.

The Rethink Landscape Processing Course is designed for those who have a fundamental understanding of Adobe Lightroom or ACR. While I explain the Rethink methodology thoroughly, you should be comfortable with basic editing concepts and navigating the Lightroom/ACR interface. This is not a course for absolute beginners who have never used Lightroom or ACR.

Rethink Presets are designed to minimize the need for complex luminosity selections in Photoshop. While Lightroom's luminance masking has some limitations, the presets provide a powerful, streamlined approach to achieving stunning results within Lightroom. The included luminance masks are highly effective for most editing situations. And the real power of Rethink Presets is in the complete toolkit – tonal adjustments, color grading, and special effects – that go far beyond basic luminosity masking.

If you're completely satisfied with your current Photoshop workflow and speed, Rethink Presets might not be essential. But if you find your Photoshop process time-consuming, or you're looking for a faster, more enjoyable way to achieve professional results, Rethink Presets offer a compelling alternative. They can streamline your workflow and help you rediscover the joy of editing, even if you're a Photoshop expert.

After purchasing the course, you'll receive lifetime access to stream all course materials, including the videos, downloadable presets, and any future updates. You can access the content anytime, anywhere, on any device. Please note that the videos are streaming-only and are not available for download.

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    Rethink Monochrome

    Master black & white landscape photography.

    Unlock the power of black and white. Develop a deeper understanding of tone, texture, and composition to create stunning monochrome images.

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    Rethink Nightscape

    Capture the beauty of the night sky.

    Master the unique challenges of night photography. Learn to control noise, enhance detail, and create breathtaking images of the cosmos.

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Mark Seaver
Rethink Lightroom Presets

This collection of presets for Lightroom from David Kingham is extensive. They thoroughly cover just about anything that a photographer could think of trying to do in post processing using Lightroom. There are major benefits both for someone who wants "push button" processing and for those who will spend time exploring why David has chosen the included methods. For advanced photographers, the why will change how you approach processing.

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Scott Ashley

Those who have seen David Kingham's work know that he's an extraordinary artist and photographer. Now he has developed a practical, wonderfully innovative set of tools for creatively processing images. These go far beyond standard presets to give you new ways of looking at your images and seeing new possibilities at virtually every step of the process. This well-organized, well-thought-out set of tools will help anyone, regardless of skill level. If you're serious about improving your images, you need this toolbox!

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CJ Glynn
Excellent Presets

Rethink Landscape Presets are a toolkit unlike anything else out there. Distilling David Kingham’s years of expertise, this collection of presets will set your landscape images up for success. Ranging from Basic edits like ensuring the correct white balance to adding super special effects, they will put the “wow” in your landscapes. And all this while streamlining your workflow. Rethink Landscape Presets will help make your images better, faster.

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Tamar Aharony
Best tools to make post processing easy and fast

These presets have been a game changer for me. They made the whole process of working on a picture so much easier and clearer. Instead of starting to play around with the different options and trying to figure out what I can do, these tools show me the different options, and then I can choose which ones work for me. The starting point presets are wonderful in helping me figure out the best tones to start with. So, instead of playing with the tone curve for quite some time till I get something I like, I can, with one press, see what the different options provide, and this makes this step so quick and easy. Then, the tools that allow me to look only at the shapes or the colors are a huge help to see how my composition works and what I need to tweak. Instead of imagining the shapes, I can just see them and make choices. In the tonal adjustment presets, I truly appreciate the ability to dodge and burn only highlights, as it makes the whole process really easy. The color adjustment presets again give you so many options for what you want to change and what you want to do. The ability to play around with the different options and see what works is a real-time saver. These presets also have different special tools - like sculpting clouds, reducing highlights in the sky, and so much more. Now, it takes me 15 minutes to edit a picture compared to more than 45 minutes, and the result is so much better. I couldn't ask for a better set of tools to make editing quick and fun.

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J Fritz Rumpf
A much needed Lightroom editing plugin

At first glance, Rethink Presets seemed a bit overwhelming. After spending some time getting acquainted on how this program works, I dove in and gave it a try.
The presets (more a great set of tools, not merely presets) are grouped in comprehensive, intuitive and easy to use sections, in the order that makes the most sense for processing images. Most other presets offer few, if any, individual preset adjustments. This is where Rethink is different: most Rethink presets offer almost limitless ways in which to fine-tune each step of the way, giving one unprecedented control while working in the Lightroom module. I truly only have scratched the surface of this fantastic program, but I already know it will be a big part of my photo editing workflow. Rethink will bring photo editing to a whole new dimension. One important note: I truly believe that Rethink should be looked at as a great toolbox, rather than just another preset program. Once you try it out, that will make a lot more sense. Kudos to David and Jennifer for developing this much needed program that will enhance your Lightroom workflow to exciting new levels!