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I purchased the White Mountain video and was so impressed that I purchased 2 additional videos (Mountain Paradise and Digital Scouting with Google Earth).  He has a meticulously thought out plan that he walks you through, explaining the “how and why” of what he is doing on each step. His use of color separation, color balance, light painting and his Unique Contrast Control technique results in an insane 3D effect! My images have definitely taken a major step forward, thanks Max!     

It is fascinating to see Max’s entire workflow from the raw photo(s) until the final image. A bunch of Max’s postprocessing secrets inspired my workflow: color management, special contrast method, local selections and warping, they are all fantastic tools that elevated my photography. On top of that I really liked his relaxed narrative style. Great job, as always!  

I have purchased the ultimate bundle and the Peru tutorial and one thing that I love from these tutorials are the how-to plan the shooting part. Most tutorials go straight to the postprocessing and it is fine. But for me is as important to learn how to plan the shooting before you get there and to know how to look for the advantage points for the best compositions. Once you get into the postprocessing my favorite part is how Max controls color and mood through the image. I really enjoyed learning some of the techniques that make his photography so unique.

Max, Your processing video has taught me a lot in only a short time! Using grayscale and split toning menu was something i almost never did before. Also how you use the clone stamp tool to bring back contrast after adding mist to the photos. Thank you!

I bought the bundle „paradise mountain + white mountain“. It really helped me to understand the importance of color balance as well as creating depth in photos. Max’s step by step way of editing helped me to pay more attention to little details. Which is necessary to create outstanding photos, I believe. Max got a great eye for those little details and can teach techniques in a simple and understandable way, to bring out the best in your photos. I really can recommend his tutorials. 

I have purchased several of Max Rive's tutorials over the years and have learned something new from each one. Max has a unique processing style and he offers lots of insight into how he processes each image. While the technical processing sections of the videos are excellent, what I find most useful is hearing him explain why he makes each artistic and creative decision. These artistic principles can be applied to your own images to help you improve your photography. I highly recommend Max's processing videos.

There are a number of different things I like about Max's photography; balance of tones, simplicity in  colors and 'oomph' are some. I tried myself for years to  apply some of those concepts to my style of photography but failed. Then came the tutorial series from Max which I'm glad I bought and followed. They are well laid out, methodical and explain concepts to execution which I could not have learned myself. Simply they helped me a great deal. I recommend them for anybody who would like to add a creative touch to your photography

Just in these last days I have reviewed several times the two tutorials of Max Rive that I bought" The White Mountain "and" Mountain Paradise "and I realized how powerful are its advanced contrast, three-dimensionality and color correction techniques. I believe that his style is something unique, imitated by many, but without achieving the same amazing results. I recommend to anyone who wants to learn post-production from one of the best landscape photographers today to buy his videos tutorial. You will learn simple techniques, but at the same time able to give soul to your landscape photos

I was just 'okay' at photography until I found Max Rive's processing videos. His easy to follow workflows take a photograph from okay to extraordinary, and have helped a novice like me create some really great photographs and memories from it. I am a social media manager by trade, so this has drastically improved my results at work too. I would highly recommend checking out Max's processing videos and learning a couple new tips! 

I am a hobbyist photographer. At the beginning of my photography, I was struggling so much to get a perfect presentable Photo of mine.I tried a lot of youtube videos. For me, nothing worked like my expectations.   But your Training videos were simple, new and a great piece of art, that helped me a lot to improve my Photo processing skills, Thanks to Max Rive!

What I enjoyed most about Max’s courses is his editing techniques. He helps you to “sculpt” your photo with light  so that it has a depth, almost a third dimension. You are drawn in and through the experience of that place, and his instructions are clear and concise enough for anyone to follow and implement. If you want your photos to be more alive with the experience you had when you took the photo, these courses are for you. Thanks Max for helping take may post processing to the next level.

The Paradise Mountain video was VERY helpful to me in certain parts. I always wanted to know, how Max achieves this unique look in his pictures. Now I know and I’m using some of them in an adapted way that works for me. The quality of the tutorials is REALLY good and it was easy for me to follow.

A fresh new vision on the magic world of post production with some really unconventional and effective ways of processing. A lot of stuff to learn in this processing video series!

Starting out with limited knowledge of photography and editing in particular, Max's tutorials really helped me to break that learning curve and take my images to a whole new level. As someone who wants to convey that adventurous spirit through photography, nobody exemplifies that better than Max and these tutorials can help you get there. Detailed and easy to follow, not only will you learn a wide range of editing techniques, but also how to think creatively about your images to bring out mood, atmosphere, depth and most importantly, emotion.

I use your techniques on all my edits and look forward to any new videos. One of my favourite videos would be the one on creating epic panoramas that blend seamlessly for a surreal image that evokes feeling and a sense of depth - which is hard to master. Your love for unique locations along with along with demonstrating how a masterpiece can be created from the shots at these locations is inspiring. Thanks for the videos and continued inspiration to become the best.    

The tutorial videos provide loads of valuable knowledge not only in post processing, also in finding the right locations and how to work them. Furthermore You learn how to use Your images in the best way for your social media. Form e personally the videos opend up a completely new horizon in post processing. They taught me new techniques and to be more patient and accurate with my processing, to end up with great results. Additionally, the well chosen locations for these tutorial are epic and blow your mind in an instant!

I have bought several videos from Max Rive, mainly to understand his workflow. He uses a very simple way of using layers in photoshop, but at the same time, very powerful.He explains very well the logic of light and some pretty nice tricks to really enhance your landscape images. If you are a landscape photographer, I recommend 100% any of the video tutorials of Max, it opens a new way of processing your images in very powerful and artistic ways.

I recommend those who are looking to improve their photography, by learning how to properly focus stack, create lighting through dodging and burning, create depth through separation and establishing an impactful scene overall, to check out Max's tutorials. You will not be disapointed.

I've loved Max's images on Instragram and was delighted to discover that he offered video tutorials to learn how he had achieved those mystical looks. I've purchased several of his classes by now and learned something new in every one of them: they are incredibly detailed, easy to follow, and fun! They haven't just allowed me to bring out the best in my photos, but also taught me about composition and location scouting. Knowing that I can make my images shine, and will find great places, makes photography more fun for me.

 I watched "Green Paradise" and "The White Mountain" and I was impressed and conquered! My post-production has improved thanks to his advice and his ultimate color techniques, focus stacking and color painting. Every video is absolutely stunning and easy to understand. Thanks Max for your wonderful work.  

Max’s post processing videos helped improve my landscape photography a lot! What would have taken me potentially years to learn, I was able to grasp and put into my workflow quickly. New ideas, thoughts and techniques to help me scout, capture and then post process images have been so incredibly valuable to my progression. These tutorials for me have been my best investment in progressing as a landscape photographer. I look forward to keep learning from you Max! Keep the content coming. Your fan -Chance Allred

Max’s processing videos are a hidden gem to those interested in learning about editing landscape photos. They provide a unique and creative method to processing, which will help take your editing and creative skills to another level. As an amateur landscape photographer, I found it very helpful the way the videos go into every detail from processing the raw image to uploading it on Instagram. Max’s photos are truly a testament to the uniqueness of the processing style

I discovered Max's tutorials for the first time while joining his Patagonia Tour. Max's tutorials are very applicable to all sorts of landscape photography and are especially recommended for those, who want to achieve more dramatic and epic final product impacts. They are based on examples and motives from real life and they gently guide the artist from basic techniques to more progressive approaches. Nowadays every photo I create still contains his knowledge and post production techniques.

Doesn’t matter whether you had the chance to meet Max Rive in person or not. Few minutes of one of his video tutorials and it will feel like you have known him for a long time. Max is friendly, deeply engaging and all his techniques are meticulously explained, step by step. Many of those are now part of my editing workflow. Few words to describe his tutorials? More addictive than Netflix.

I've learned so much from Max's processing videos and have taken my editing to the next level. Although I am still on a journey of figuring out my own style, Max has helped me to understand how to best manage color, which was most important for me to learn. Also, it's amazing how you can obtain a 3D effect with some of his amazing techniques. My panorama game has gone a few levels up too. I loved scouting tips and IG tips make such a big difference too! Best spent money yet! Thank you Max for sharing your knowledge. 

Max's editing videos revolutionized my post production value! His techniques used in both shooting and in photoshop are rarely seen and I'm fortunate to have bought his tutorials! Each package he offers contains so much content to be learned that its value vastly exceeds the purchase price - I would highly suggest the Google Earth planning one! You can see some of the applied work on my own instagram

The Max Rive Tutorials are the best in the business. What I love about the Max Rive tutorials is that they aren't about a preset or how to copy-cat his style, instead they are about smart step by step workflow processes on how to get the best out of a photo so that these same skills can then be applied to your photos to bring out their best in your own style. If you are contemplating purchasing a tutorial series, this is the one I would recommend and they are worth it.  

I use your techniques on all my edits and look forward to any new videos. One of my favourite videos would be the one on creating epic panoramas that blend seamlessly for a surreal image that evokes feeling and a sense of depth - which is hard to master. Your love for unique locations along with along with demonstrating how a masterpiece can be created from the shots at these locations is inspiring. Thanks for the videos and continued inspiration to become the best.    

I have really enjoyed the course, although I have a reasonable knowledge about processing it still taught me a lot of new things, strengthened areas of weakness and consider new areas of work!!!

I just want to say thank you for your incredible lesson videos ! I bought a bundle of your lessons , my processing skills increased by several levels. Your videos are very simple to understand , to follow and to implement step by step. I highly recommend your hard work. keep doing what you are doing!