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Master photographic editing with Lightroom. Learn from experts to enhance images and visuals and streamline workflows, effectively and professionally, for photographers and graphic designers.

2 day course     10am - 5pm     Live Online or Classroom-based

What you will learn

  • Exploring the Lightroom interface, enabling you to navigate the system effectively.
  • How to import and organize photos to improve portfolio organization.
  • Understanding basic adjustments, helping you enhance the qualities of your photos.
  • How to further enhance skills using the Tone Curve.
  • Exploring how to share and export work in professional settings, improving client communication.
  • How to use efficient workflow strategies to ensure the most effective work portfolio.
  • Understanding use and creation to showcase effective designs, helping you meet design briefs.
  • Exploring the Lightroom interface, enabling you to navigate the system effectively.
  • How to import and organize photos to improve portfolio organization.
  • Understanding basic adjustments, helping you enhance the qualities of your photos.
  • How to further enhance skills using the Tone Curve.
  • Exploring how to share and export work in professional settings, improving client communication.
  • How to use efficient workflow strategies to ensure the most effective work portfolio.
  • Understanding use and creation to showcase effective designs, helping you meet design briefs.
  • Lightroom Introduction

    The training was awesome! My tutor was very professional and fun. I really enjoyed the two sessions. Thank you very much!

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    May 2026
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    April 2026
  • Found the course with Lee absolutely brilliant. So well planned out, full of extremely useful content for beginners knowledge and beyond. Would most definitely recommend to others. THANK YOU!

    Nirvana Studios
    April 2026
  • Lee was very knowledgeable and able to accommodate a range of experience within the room so that everyone came away having learned something new.

    Apple
    February 2026
  • Clear and concise explanations of all program capabilities, very helpful.

    Hyder Consulting Ltd
    February 2026
  • Our teacher was very knowledgeable and it was easy to get to the training centre, so close to the station, 10 seconds walk! I'll definitely book some more courses with Transmedia! Very helpful indeed!

    Salesforce
    February 2026
  • Very thorough course and enthusiastic trainer who was very helpful and responsive to individual needs.

    NVIDIA
    May 2026
  • My Transmedia consultant was incredibly patient and thorough and after just a few days of his tutelage, it's clear we have been shown enough to give us all many hours of our lives back with a more efficient system!

    The White Wall Company
    March 2026
  • The trainer was great!

    Microbiology Society
    May 2026
  • Really informative, a great course for beginners to After Effects.

    Galderma UK Ltd
    March 2026
  • The course was great and featured lots of new skills that I can use. The trainer was great at delivering each section and really attentive in making sure I was keeping up and getting the answers I needed.

    Lintbells
    February 2026
  • Great experience and great teacher - Lee was very helpful and understanding - I found the course very helpful, especially all the short cuts.

    Louise B
    March 2026
  • Our tutor was great! He explained everything very clearly and the pace of the course was amazing! I feel that I learnt a lot and understood how great of a tool Figma can be to move our business forward.

    The White Company
    April 2026
  • I just wanted to thank you for the recent Premiere Pro course that I attended last week. I had a enjoyable time and learnt a lot during the two days.

    Haddonstone Ltd
    April 2026
  • Really great Figma course. Our trainer was very knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you!

    CPL One Limited
    March 2026
  • Lightroom Introduction

    The training was awesome! My tutor was very professional and fun. I really enjoyed the two sessions. Thank you very much!

    CTBTO
    May 2026
  • Thanks so much, it was brilliant.

    IW Capital
    April 2026
  • Found the course with Lee absolutely brilliant. So well planned out, full of extremely useful content for beginners knowledge and beyond. Would most definitely recommend to others. THANK YOU!

    Nirvana Studios
    April 2026
  • Lee was very knowledgeable and able to accommodate a range of experience within the room so that everyone came away having learned something new.

    Apple
    February 2026
  • Clear and concise explanations of all program capabilities, very helpful.

    Hyder Consulting Ltd
    February 2026
  • Our teacher was very knowledgeable and it was easy to get to the training centre, so close to the station, 10 seconds walk! I'll definitely book some more courses with Transmedia! Very helpful indeed!

    Salesforce
    February 2026
  • Very thorough course and enthusiastic trainer who was very helpful and responsive to individual needs.

    NVIDIA
    May 2026
  • My Transmedia consultant was incredibly patient and thorough and after just a few days of his tutelage, it's clear we have been shown enough to give us all many hours of our lives back with a more efficient system!

    The White Wall Company
    March 2026
  • The trainer was great!

    Microbiology Society
    May 2026
  • Really informative, a great course for beginners to After Effects.

    Galderma UK Ltd
    March 2026
  • The course was great and featured lots of new skills that I can use. The trainer was great at delivering each section and really attentive in making sure I was keeping up and getting the answers I needed.

    Lintbells
    February 2026
  • Great experience and great teacher - Lee was very helpful and understanding - I found the course very helpful, especially all the short cuts.

    Louise B
    March 2026
  • Our tutor was great! He explained everything very clearly and the pace of the course was amazing! I feel that I learnt a lot and understood how great of a tool Figma can be to move our business forward.

    The White Company
    April 2026
  • I just wanted to thank you for the recent Premiere Pro course that I attended last week. I had a enjoyable time and learnt a lot during the two days.

    Haddonstone Ltd
    April 2026
  • Really great Figma course. Our trainer was very knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you!

    CPL One Limited
    March 2026

This Lightroom Introduction course includes

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  • bullet point icon Live Instructor-led training
  • bullet point icon Refreshments all day
  • bullet point icon Latest Mac or PC ready to go
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We offer Lightroom Introduction as a private course.

You can select a date which suits you or your team.

The course content can be fully customised to your exact learning requirements.

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Course Outline for Lightroom Introduction

Introducing Adobe Lightroom

  • Understanding the Lightroom interface
  • Lightroom Classic vs. Lightroom CC
  • Setting up Lightroom: Preferences and Catalogue Settings

Importing and Organising Photos

  • Importing Images
  • Understanding the library
  • Folders, collections and keywords
  • Metadata and tags

Basic Editing Techniques

  • Editing mode
  • Basic adjustments: Exposure, Contrast, Highlights and Shadows
  • White balance, Temperature, Vibrance and Saturation
  • Cropping and straightening

Further Editing Techniques

  • Using the tone curve
  • Using the Color Mixer
  • Point Colour
  • Colour Grading
  • Noise reduction and sharpening techniques

Local adjustments

  • Understanding masks
  • Selecting subject and background
  • Selecting people and faces
  • Graduated and radial filters radial filters
  • Using Adjustment Brushes

Exporting and Sharing Your Work

  • File formats, sizing and compression
  • Watermarking photos
  • Sharing photos using different platforms
  • Lightroom mobile app basics

Workflow Tips and Best Practices

  • Efficient workflow strategies
  • Keyboard shortcuts and tips
  • Lightroom presets: Use and creation
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FAQs about the Lightroom Introduction course

Is this Lightroom Introduction course suitable for me?

This course is designed for people who are new to Lightroom or have been using Lightroom for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in Lightroom. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.

How is the content taught throughout the Lightroom Introduction course?

Our Lightroom Introduction course is extremely interactive. You will be using Lightroom throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.

What is the recommended number of people for the class when I attend the Lightroom Introduction course?

For private classes in Lightroom Introduction, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.

Should I attend the Lightroom Introduction course in person or live online?

For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.

What support is available after I attend the Lightroom Introduction course?

We offer ongoing support to our Lightroom Introduction course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Lightroom Introduction course?

Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Lightroom Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.

Lightroom Introduction — Team and Bespoke Training

Booking a private training session allows you to focus on your exact needs on dates that work best for you or your team.

  • Sessions can be run online or in person, on your site or at our London training centre.
  • We manage training for many of the UK’s largest companies, taking care of all the admin, working with you to ensure the perfect course.
  • Our expert trainers will first understand your requirements and then tailor each session to your exact specification.
  • We offer a free consultation service to work out every detail of your course.

Prices for bespoke sessions with our expert trainers start at £595 + VAT, depending on the course and number of people.
Costs include all preparation time to customise the course to your exact requirements.

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