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February 2021
Lightroom Classic Develop Module: Basic – Online Class
Understanding Lightroom Classic’s Develop module is the key to making your photos look their best. The Develop module’s non-destructive editing sliders and tools enable you to explore different options while having the ability to undo any edits at any time. Having a good understanding of how these features are used and when to use them makes all the difference when editing important photos. This class will explore the Develop module and take you through the basics to show you how…
Find out more »Lightroom Classic Develop Module : Advanced – Online Class
This class picks up where the Lightroom Classic’s Develop module Basics class left off. It takes you deeper into the Develop module and explores important tools and techniques that give you power over your photo editing workflow and enable you to explore your creativity in new ways. Some of the things you’ll learn: Working with black & white to find the right mix for a particular photo Using virtual copies to compare different versions of the same photo Using the…
Find out more »Photoshop for Lightroom Classic Users
Lightroom Classic is a powerful program that can handle ninety percent of most photographers’ workflows. But there are times when the editing task at hand requires Photoshop’s advanced tools and techniques, such as masking, compositing or detailed retouching. The main problem with most introductory Photoshop classes is they cover many things Lightroom Classic users already know how to do in Lightroom, such as tonal and color adjustments, and cropping. This class was designed specifically for people who are ready to…
Find out more »March 2021
The Fine Art of Printing With Lightroom Classic – Online Class
Today’s photographers are truly fortunate to have so many options when printing their work. But with these options comes complexity due to the large number of choices in papers and printing technology. In this workshop Mark Fitzgerald will help you understand important concepts and terminology about printers, paper, and color management. He will also show you how to use Lightroom Classic Print module to quickly layout and produce high quality prints. Some of the things you’ll learn: Overview of printer,…
Find out more »How to Create a Custom Photo Book Using Lightroom Classic
If you’ve been wanting to create your own photo book of a project, trip or event, this class will give you everything you need to get started. It wasn’t that long ago that photo books were the primary method for photographers to show and share their projects. For most photographers, these books were expensive to print due to the large number of books needed to fulfill a minimum order. Today, that’s all changed. One of Lightroom Classic’s coolest features is…
Find out more »Going Mobile with Lightroom – Online Class
One of Lightroom’s most underused features is the ability to synchronize desktop Lightroom photos with mobile devices and vice versa. This program will explore the ins and outs of using Lightroom on mobile devices and how to automatically import phone camera photos directly to the desktop catalog. By the end of the program you will have everything you need to begin leveraging the power of Lightroom on your mobile devices. Understanding the Lightroom Ecosystem. Synchronizing your computer and mobile devices.…
Find out more »June 2021
Understanding Color & How to Use It to Express Your Creative Vision
The complexity of color is often overlooked by photographers. Most understand the basic concepts of how to adjust color during post production, but they don't often consider the effects the colors in a photo have on one another or how they impact the look and feel of their images. This is a special two-session version of this class that adds additional content previous attendees requested. It will take you deep into the world of color for an exploration of the…
Find out more »Learn to See Differently with Black and White Photography
Though black & white has been around since the beginning of photography, many photographers have not fully explored its creative potential. Working with black & white requires a different way of thinking about how light interacts with subjects and how we see differently in black & white as opposed to color. This brand new class dives deep into the subject of black & white photography. We will explore many of the nuances that make or break a great black &…
Find out more »Film Scanning 101: Getting the Best Digital Files from Your Negatives and Slides
If you shoot film now or if you have in the past, you’re probably interested in film scanning. This class is for people who want to begin scanning film and for people who already have a scanner and want to know more about getting the quality scans. Mark will cover scanners and scanning software and provide all sorts of tips including how to integrate Lightroom Classic with your scanning workflow. And he will discuss “scanning” with a camera, which is…
Find out more »July 2021
Taking Lightroom on the Road: Best Practices for Traveling Photographers
As our world returns to normal many of us will be traveling with our cameras again. There are plenty of things to consider when taking your photography on the road to ensure a smooth experience. This class is designed to get you ready to hit the road with your camera and Lightroom. It is broken down into three main areas; before the trip, during the trip and after the trip. The primary goal of the class is to help you…
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