Mastering Lightroom for Outdoor Photography
David Johnston
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1:08
- In-depth Instruction; over 122 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Session 1: Discovering the Power of Organization
19:54
David guides you through the seamless process of importing your photos into Lightroom, ensuring a smooth transition from your camera or storage device to the software. You'll learn the fundamentals of creating a structured catalog, allowing you to easily locate and manage your images in the future. You’ll also be diving into the layout and interface of the Lightroom software. You’ll learn the two modules you will need to understand for outdoor photography and some of the introductory tools. We will also be learning how to import and organize your photos. The organization of your photography is very important and is one of the main reasons Lightroom is such a valuable resource to know and use.
Session 2: The Foundations of Editing
20:35
See how to make basic edits in Lightroom. Even though these are labeled as “basic edits,” they are still very powerful. You will instantly see a drastic improvement to your photos using these tools and techniques. In this lesson, you'll delve into the intricacies of exposure adjustments, gaining a deep understanding of how to manipulate exposure settings to bring out the best in your outdoor shots.
Session 3: Level-Up Editing Magic
23:27
Dive into the local adjustments that you can make in Lightroom. Even though the basic adjustments improved the photos, you can make small local adjustments to your photos to take them to another level. I
Session 4: Advanced Edits for Outdoor Photography
23:15
Advanced Lightroom edits make photos even better. These are really fun tools to use because they can erase parts of a photo, or mask effects into other sections.
Session 5: Solidifying Your Photographic Style
10:33
See how to make and use your own presets in Lightroom, as well as how to save hours of your time by batch editing your photos.
Session 6: Merging Panoramas and HDR Photos
13:04
Learn how to merge and stitch panorama photos and HDR photos using the Lightroom software. This is a powerful way to manipulate multiple photos into a single realistic image.
Session 7: All About Exporting
10:41
Finalize your photos by exporting them. We will look at all of the various export options so that your export will fit your needs.
Our course begins with an introduction to the Lightroom interface, guiding you through the workspace and helping you understand the various modules available. You’ll learn how to import, organize, and manage your photo library efficiently, ensuring that your creative process is streamlined and stress-free.
Organization is key in any photography workflow, and Lightroom excels in this aspect. We’ll guide you through the process of rating, color coding, and creating collections to keep your photos neatly organized and easily accessible.
Lightroom is a powerful tool to use when it comes to organizing your photos, however, it is a powerful editing software too. You’ll delve into the intricacies of exposure adjustments, gaining a deep understanding of how to manipulate exposure settings to bring out the best in your outdoor shots. You’ll also learn to improve the composition and visual impact of your outdoor photographs with a dedicated lesson on “”Mastering the Crop Tool for Outdoor Photography in Lightroom.””
Once you cover the basics you can begin looking at the advanced Lightroom edits that make photos even better. These are fun tools to use because they can erase parts of a photo, or mask effects into other sections. You will also learn how to solidify your photographic style, how to merge and stitch panorama photos and HDR photos, and how to export your final photos.
David Johnston
David Johnston is a professional outdoor photographer located in Tennessee. He loves photographing the older mountain landscapes of the Appalachian Mountains and he ventures to other locations around the world to capture amazing outdoor scenes. Originally a fan of print photography, he switched to digital photography after college and began his business photographing the outdoors as well as teaching people how to improve their skills in outdoor photography.
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