Beginner Adobe Lightroom (Classic) Workshop
Duration: 7 Hours (8 hour day with lunch and coffee breaks)
Adobe Lightroom is an amazing photo editing and organisation software, designed specially to improve photographers' workflows. It has a range of powerful and intuitive image editing tools to allow you to quickly make the best of your shots, making them pop.
NB This workshop is for the full (and original) desktop version of Lightroom, now called Lightroom Classic, NOT the cut down phone/tablet version!
Target Audience: Individuals new to Lightroom who want to learn basic photo editing and organization.
Workshop Pricing
Small Group: £199 per person | 2-5 attendees
1:1 Workshop: £499 | We provide the computer and the software.
What You'll Learn
- Importing, organizing, and managing your photos efficiently
- Understanding the Lightroom interface and workflow
- Basic photo editing: exposure, contrast, color, and sharpness adjustments
- Using local adjustment tools for selective edits
- Applying presets for a consistent look
- Exporting and sharing images for web and print
Who Should Attend
- Photography beginners who want to learn efficient editing techniques
- Hobbyists looking to improve their post-processing workflow
- Photographers of all levels who are interested in streamlining their photo organisation and editing process
Workshop Structure:
Introduction to Lightroom & File Management (1 Hour)
- Overview of Lightroom Classic
- Understanding the catalog system
- Importing photos and file organization strategies
- Using keywords, ratings, and collections for easy photo management
Basic Photo Editing Essentials (2 Hours)
- Adjusting exposure, contrast, highlights, and shadows
- Using the tone curve for precise tonal control
- White balance adjustments and color corrections
- Cropping, straightening, and aspect ratio adjustments
- Understanding the histogram and its role in editing
Local Adjustments & Retouching Tools (2 Hours)
- Using the graduated filter, radial filter, and adjustment brush
- Spot removal and healing brush for minor retouching
- Noise reduction and sharpening techniques
- Lens correction and perspective adjustments
Presets, Exporting & Workflow Optimization (1 Hour)
- Creating and using presets for a consistent style
- Export settings for web, print, and social media
- Understanding file formats (JPEG, TIFF, DNG)
- Watermarking and metadata considerations
Hands-On Editing & Q&A (1 Hour)
- Guided editing session with sample images
- Individual feedback and troubleshooting
- Q&A session for personalized guidance
This workshop provides a hands-on learning experience designed to help beginners gain confidence in organizing and editing their photos with Adobe Lightroom Classic. By the end of the session, you’ll have a solid understanding of Lightroom’s essential tools and be able to enhance your images with ease.