We will take a look at establishing a solid foundation for Lightroom Classic in the Library Module. We will see that by using a consistent methodology for storing, importing, and keywording our images, we will be able to find any image in a matter of seconds. Using Collections, we will see how to set ourselves up for creating a portfolio of our best work, curating projects, and sharing our photography.

In the Develop Module of Lightroom Classic, we will take 3 photos from raw file to finished image, ready for print. Along the way, we will talk about camera profiles, Basic panel adjustments, the Transform panel, Masking, the Tone Curve, and Black and White conversion. We’ll see how to keep track of our edit variations in Lightroom and take the images on a round-trip to Photoshop to give them a special finishing touch.

Finally we will look briefly at the Print Module and the use of Soft Proofing and Paper Profiles for preparing your images for print at a lab or on your printer at home.

About Tim:
When Tim arrived in Iowa in 1989, after receiving his degree in Computer Information Systems, his only experience with a camera was the Yashica 35mm film camera his parents had given him at age 12. After starting a graphic design and book development business in 1993, Tim had plenty of opportunity to work with some of the best architectural and interior design photographers in the country and he set out to learn from them in this new creative pursuit. By 2010, it was time to shut down the business and commit to photography full-time. At times during those 15 years, Tim has worked commercially in the areas of architectural and interior design photography, sold cameras at Christian Photo and taught classes in Photography at Des Moines Area Community College.

Tim has been working with both Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom Classic since the products were in beta and he looks forward to sharing how the application of their use for your photography can help you realize your artistic goals.