The Photographer's Guide to Adobe Lightroom: Learn industry-standard best practices and techniques to get the best out of the latest version of Lightroom Classic

by Marcin Lewandowski

Overview

Get better at Adobe Lightroom to streamline post-production and focus on creativity with the help of this illustrated guide

Key Features

• Manage, edit, and post-produce photographs in one place with the help of this full-color guide
• Adopt a non-destructive approach to working with seemingly infinite copies of photographs with different looks
• Increase productivity and make your creative process easier with Lightroom's functionality and additional tools

Book Description

It takes talent to be a great photographer, but in the digital era, it also takes a level of technical proficiency. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic was designed as a one-stop solution for photographers to perfect their final products on a desktop-focused workflow, which includes local storage of your photos in files and folders on your computer. Knowing how to efficiently navigate through Lightroom means that you’ll be able to concentrate on being creative instead of wondering “what does this button do”. Complete with step-by-step explanations of essential concepts and practical examples, you will begin with importing photographs into Lightroom. You’ll focus on how to sort through, sequence, develop, and export ready files in various formats, or even design a book and create gallery-ready prints. Next, you will learn how to make informed decisions within Lightroom and how to approach your work depending on the set of photographs you are working on. This guide also illustrates real-life usage and workflow examples that are not just for aspiring professionals, but also for artists and amateurs who are still getting to grips with the technical side of photography. By the end of this book, you'll be confident in importing, editing, sorting, developing, and delivering your photos like a professional.

What you will learn

• Import photographs from different sources
• Understand how to create and refine edits
• Use and manage catalogs, folders, and collections
• Develop photographs using all available tools
• Prepare files for print and online viewing
• Create slideshows and book layouts

Who this book is for

This is a book for photographers who’ve used Lightroom in the past but need a structured approach to start making the most of its advanced features. If you’re a beginner who’s willing to invest a bit of time in understanding Lightroom’s basic functionality, you can use it just as well – but you may need to look at a few external sources along the way. Essentially, this photography book is for anyone who wants to become proficient enough in Lightroom to make better decisions and focus on creativity instead of the software.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781801070102
Publisher:	Packt Publishing
Publication date:	07/25/2022
Pages:	442
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Marcin Lewandowski is a professional photographer based in Cork, Ireland. His work has been exhibited around Europe in places such as the Getty Images Gallery and the Brighton Photo Biennial, and he is on permanent exhibition in the Cork City and County Archives, among other locations. In addition, some of the projects he was involved in were exhibited as far as Bangkok and Istanbul. Marcin has worked with clients ranging from major magazines such as France's Le Point and The Irish Times, through corporate clients such as DC Shoes and Lionsgate Films, to many businesses, organizations, and venues around Ireland and Europe. Marcin always photographs personal projects as a creative outlet, trying new approaches and techniques to become a better photographer.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1. An Overview of Lightroom Classic
2. Bring It All In – Importing Photographs into Lightroom
3. Tools Available within the Library Module
4. Folders and Collections
5. An Introduction to the Develop Module
6. A Detailed View of the Develop Module's Functions
7. Get Them All Out of Lightroom – Exporting For Work and Leisure
8. Get Them All Out – Using the Print and Book Modules
9. Slideshow, Map, and Web Modules
10. Final Notes and Summary