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Lightroom Photo Editing

Original price was: $495.00.Current price is: $395.00.

The Lightroom Photo Editing Workshop will teach you the essentials of creating a great photo. That vivid green pop in the grass, that perfect sunset lighting on you subject. These are just a few examples of those “perfect” elements seen in photography today

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I will be hosting a 2 day Lightroom Workshop and would love to see you there. Numbers will be limited to a maximum of 6 people, so be sure to book your place early to avoid disappointment The Lightroom Classic workshop will be an exciting way to help photographers improve their editing skills and workflow efficiency. op:

Workshop Objective:

By the end of this workshop, participants will gain confidence in using Lightroom Classic to organize, edit, and export their photos effectively. They will also understand the fundamentals of non-destructive editing, the use of presets, color correction, and more advanced features like masking and lens correction.

If you are interested in attending this 2 day photo editing workshop, but can’t make it along on the available date, please send me a message so I can keep you up to date with all the information for future workshops

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Workshop Details

Workshop Dates

Saturday 1st – Sunday 2nd March 2025

Itinerary

Day 1: Introduction & Core Features

Morning Session (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM)

1. Introduction to Lightroom Classic

– Overview of the Lightroom ecosystem: Lightroom vs Lightroom Classic

– What Lightroom Classic is best for and why photographers use it

– Explanation of the workspace: Library Module, Develop Module, Map, Book, Slideshow, Print, and Web Modules

– Non-destructive editing philosophy

– File management and catalog structure

2. Importing & Organizing Photos

– Importing images: Setting up file location, renaming, applying metadata, keywords, and previews

– Organizing photos with folders, collections, and smart collections

– Basic metadata & keywording for better searchability

– Rating and flagging: How to sort your images quickly

– Using the filter bar for photo selection

Practical Exercise: Participants will import a sample set of images and organize them based on the instructions, practicing rating, flagging, and keywording.

Lunch Break (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM)

Afternoon Session (1:30 PM – 5:00 PM)

3. Editing Basics: The Develop Module

– Introduction to the Develop module interface

– Basic panel: White balance, exposure, contrast, and tone sliders

– Understanding histograms and how to use them for corrections

– Clipping warnings and how to prevent over/underexposure

– The use of “Auto” tone adjustments

– Tone curve and its effect on contrast

– How to recover details in highlights and shadows

4. Creative Adjustments & Presets

– Adjusting saturation, vibrance, and HSL sliders

– Using presets: How to apply them and create your own

– Syncing edits across multiple photos for efficiency

– Sharpening, noise reduction, and lens correction

Practical Exercise: Participants will edit a selection of images, focusing on basic adjustments, learning to work with tone and color corrections.

Q&A and Feedback (5:00 PM – 5:30 PM)

Day 2: Advanced Techniques & Exporting

Morning Session (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM)

1. Advanced Editing Techniques

– Local adjustments: Radial filters, graduated filters, and the adjustment brush

– Spot removal and cloning/healing tools

– Using the Range Mask (color and luminance) for more precise control

– Working with masks to target specific areas of an image

– Advanced tone curve adjustments (RGB)

– Creating HDR images and panoramas in Lightroom

Practical Exercise: Participants will use advanced editing techniques on their own images, with one-on-one guidance.

2. Color Grading & Black and White Conversion

– Understanding color grading: The new color grading tool for creative adjustments

– Converting images to black and white: Key points to look for in contrast, detail, and mood

– Split toning for adding mood to images

Lunch Break (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM)

Afternoon Session (1:30 PM – 5:00 PM)

3. Exporting & Output

– Exporting images: File formats (JPEG, TIFF, PSD), resolution, and compression settings

– How to export for web vs. print

– Export presets for efficiency

– Watermarking your images

– Understanding Lightroom’s integration with Photoshop

4. Workflow Efficiency & Backup

– Backup strategies: Catalog and image backups

– Using Lightroom with external drives and cloud storage

– Working with multiple catalogs

– Optimizing Lightroom performance

Practical Exercise: Participants will export their best images and create their export presets.

5. Final Q&A, Review & Wrap-up

– Final review of key concepts

– Q&A session to address individual questions and challenges

– Group discussion on workflow improvements

Facilities

The workshop will be held in my home, and all amenities are available

Start and Finish Times

both days will start at 9:00am and finish at 5:00pm

Need To Know

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided each day. Please let me know if you have any particular dietry requirements

What To Bring

A laptop computer is essential for this class. Please also bring any external hard drives that contain your images, your camera and memory card, along with a card reader. Be sure to have an active copy of Lightroom Classic on your laptop, and don’t forget to bring a notebook and pen to take notes.

Bookings and Cancellations

1. Cancellation by the Participant

If you cancel your booking the following fees apply:

Between 14 days and 48 hours before the workshop: 20% of total cost
Between 24 hours and 48 hours before the workshop: 50% of total cost
Within 24 hours of the workshop: 100% of total cost

A ‘no show’ will incur 100% penalty. No refunds are given on unused tickets.

2. Booking changes

Adrian Matthiassen – Photographer will accept workshop date changes or transfers to another Adrian Matthiassen – Photographer workshop (subject to availability) up to 48 hours before departure for a $20 p/person administration fee – any difference in workshopr price is payable by the participant. Please note cancellation fees apply for any changes within 48 hours – please refer to the above Cancellation Policy.

4. Change of Itinerary

Itinerary is subject to prevailing weather conditions

Click here for a full list of Adrian Matthiassen – Photographer Terms and Conditions.