How to edit a portrait photo that's high contrast in Lightroom and Photoshop with Wacom Gear, Part 1

Here's Part One (the Lightroom portion) of how I edited a high contrast portrait from a senior session I shot in downtown Lee's Summit, Missouri last October (2019). I used the Wacom ExpressKey Remote and the Wacom Intuos Pro Medium tablet to help. You can view Part Two HERE:

My review of the Wacom ExpressKey Remote:

Gear I used in this video:
Wacom ExpressKey Remote:
Wacom Intuos Pro M (2017 version*):

*I use the 2013 version, but if you don't already own that one, then definitely buy the 2017 one.

Gear I use to film these videos:
Elgato Cam Link 4K:
Nikon Z6 and FTZ Adapter:
Tamron 24-70 f2.8 Generation 2 lens:
Rode VideoMicro Compact OnCamera Mic:
Zoom H5 Audio Recorder:
Smith-Victor CooLED Studio Light (same as RPS Studio):
Lastolite EzyBox Softbox 24" x 24":
WALI Mount Post with Arm:
WALI Universal Arm:
NEEWER Adjustable Boom Mic Arm:
Impact Super Clamp:

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