Guide To Clean Your Camera and Lens

In the everyday rhythm of photography, there’s a small detail that often goes unnoticed… until it quietly ruins a precious image: dust.
Whether on the sensor, on the lens, or revealed during editing, these tiny intrusions can tarnish even our most carefully composed frames.

In this article, and in the accompanying YouTube video, I walk you through my entire process for safely cleaning a camera sensor and lens, as well as removing dust spots in Adobe Lightroom and Camera Raw.

🧼 Why Regular Sensor Cleaning Matters

A dusty sensor can leave visible marks in your skies, on clouds, or in clean, bright areas of your image. These dust spots often appear only during editing, sometimes long after the shoot, and can be especially frustrating when preparing for a print or publication.

📷 The Gear I Use for Safe Cleaning

For a long time, I hesitated to clean my own sensor, afraid I might damage it. But with the right tools and a calm, methodical approach, it becomes a safe, almost meditative gesture.

Here are my essentials:

• 🧴 Basic Cleaning Kit → View kit
• 🧽 Full Frame Sensor Cleaning Kit → View here
• 🔍 APS-C Sensor Cleaning Kit → View here

✨ What You'll Learn In The Video

In this tutorial, I guide you through every step:

• Safe steps for cleaning your sensor
• Simple techniques to clean your lenses
• How to recognize a sensor dust spot in your files
• A quick workflow to remove dust spots in Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom Classic

🎨 Removing Dust Spots in Lightroom & ACR

I show you how to use the Spot Removal Tool effectively, including how to visualize dust spots. This saves precious time and ensures your galleries remain clean and professional.

🌲 A Ritual of Care And Durability

Taking care of your sensor means extending your gear’s life. It's a simple ritual that fits into a thoughtful, respectful approach to photography, less money spent on repairs, and more creative control at every step.