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Photo Editing with Lightroom: Classic and Cloud Workflows

Master the essentials of photo editing and organization using Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC to transform your raw images into professional photographs.

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About this course

Every great photograph begins with a vision, but it is in the editing process that your images truly come to life. Whether you want to correct exposure mistakes or completely transform the mood of a shot, modern digital editing tools give you absolute creative control. This comprehensive text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts of photo editing using both Lightroom Classic and the cloud-based Lightroom CC. You will start with the absolute basics—understanding catalogs, file types, and non-destructive editing—before moving on to color correction, localized adjustments, and modern asset management. By reading structured explanations and analyzing step-by-step editing workflows, you will develop the skills needed to confidently post-process any photograph. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamental differences between Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC to choose the right workflow for your needs. - Import, organize, and catalog your images using collections, keywords, and metadata. - Adjust exposure, contrast, white balance, and tone curves to correct and enhance raw images. - Apply precise color grading using hue, saturation, and luminance adjustments. - Utilize modern AI-powered masking tools for selective local edits on subjects, skies, and backgrounds. - Clean up distracting elements using healing brushes, clone tools, and lens corrections. - Export your finalized photos with custom watermarks, optimized settings, and cloud synchronization. The course begins with essential terminology, library organization, and interface navigation. You will then progress through detailed written walkthroughs of exposure correction, color styling, and advanced local adjustment techniques. This course is designed for absolute beginners to photo editing and amateur photographers who want to establish a professional post-processing workflow. No prior experience with Lightroom is required. Start reading today to unlock the full potential of your digital photography.

Course contents

6 modules · 29 lessons · 3h 9m

1 Foundations and Workflow
Understand the Lightroom ecosystem and set up the workspace. 5 lessons · 32 min
  1. Welcome to Digital Editing
    Editing as an extension of photographic vision.    6 min
  2. Classic vs Cloud: Making the Right Choice
    A comparison of the two workflows to help you decide which one to use.    7 min
  3. Catalogs and RAW Files
    Why you should shoot in RAW and how Lightroom manages databases.    6 min
  4. The Power of Non-Destructive Editing
    Understanding that the original file is never altered.    6 min
  5. Interface Tour
    Navigating the main modules and panels.    7 min
2 Organization and Asset Management
Learn how to import and catalog images so you never lose a shot. 5 lessons · 31 min
  1. Smart Importing
    Bringing photos into Lightroom while defining their destination.    6 min
  2. Collections and Collection Sets
    Organizing photos logically without moving the actual files.    6 min
  3. Metadata and Keywords
    Adding tags and information for quick searches.    6 min
  4. Culling: Selecting the Best Photos
    Using flags, stars, and colors to filter your shots.    6 min
  5. Initial Synchronization
    Preparing photos for access on mobile devices.    7 min
3 Basic Development: Light and Tone
Correct exposure flaws and balance the image. 5 lessons · 34 min
  1. White Balance
    Removing unwanted color casts.    6 min
  2. Exposure and Contrast
    Adjusting overall brightness and dynamic range.    7 min
  3. Highlights and Shadows
    Recovering details in areas that are too bright or too dark.    7 min
  4. The Tone Curve
    Precise control of contrast across channels and tones.    8 min
  5. Texture and Clarity
    Adding visual impact and micro-contrast.    6 min
4 Color and Technical Corrections
Manipulate color and correct equipment flaws. 5 lessons · 32 min
  1. The HSL Panel
    Adjusting Hue, Saturation, and Luminance of individual colors.    7 min
  2. Creative Color Grading
    Adding different tints to highlights, shadows, and midtones.    7 min
  3. Lens Corrections
    Removing distortions and chromatic aberrations.    6 min
  4. Sharpening and Noise Reduction
    Improving the technical quality of the image.    6 min
  5. Calibration
    Adjusting how Lightroom interprets the sensor's colors.    6 min
5 Selective Editing and AI Masking
Applying edits only to specific parts of the photo. 5 lessons · 35 min
  1. Selecting the Subject with AI
    Isolating the main subject to make it stand out.    7 min
  2. Sky and Background Masking
    Automatically enhancing landscapes.    7 min
  3. Gradients and Manual Brushes
    Total control over specific areas of the image.    7 min
  4. Spot and Distraction Removal
    Using the healing tool to clean up the shot.    7 min
  5. Advanced Cloning
    Replacing unwanted elements with precision.    7 min
6 Exporting and Cloud
Finalizing your work and sharing it with the world. 4 lessons · 25 min
  1. Export Settings
    Choosing the correct format, quality, and resolution.    6 min
  2. Creating a Watermark
    Protecting and signing your work.    6 min
  3. Cloud and Mobile Workflow
    Syncing edits across computer, tablet, and smartphone.    7 min
  4. Conclusion: Your New Workflow
    A summary of the steps for an efficient editing process.    6 min
Final project

Developing a Mini Editorial Portfolio

Students must select 3 photos (a portrait, a landscape, and an urban shot), organize them into a collection, apply full development (light, color, AI masking), and export them with a custom watermark.

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Reviews (4)

小林 美咲 JP Verified learner
★ 4 · October 30, 2026

This course delivered exactly what I needed. The explanations were clear and concise. Big thumbs up!

Poppy Martinez AU Verified learner
★ 4 · July 30, 2026

Thoroughly enjoyed this course. The way the information was presented was excellent, and the practical applications were highlighted effectively. Great job!

Grace Baah GH
★ 4 · July 16, 2026

What a great learning experience! The flow of information was excellent, and the practical exercises were key. Very happy with this.

Miriam Weiner IL
★ 4 · June 7, 2026

It's a good course if you have some prior knowledge. For absolute beginners, some concepts might be a bit challenging. The structure is logical, though.

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