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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!

    CTBTO
    May 2026
  • We found the course very useful and wished that we had more time. I was really impressed by our trainer's expertise in software that's being updated very frequently.

    Baillie Gifford
    May 2026
  • Loved the training. It was tremendous. I am an intense student and I ask many, many, many questions! I would like to continue with more training.

    Vince Duqué Stories
    March 2026
  • Very good course and very well presented.

    DX Network Services Ltd
    May 2026
  • Thank you once again for your assistance. We completed our training yesterday and it was truly fantastic! The course was great, everyone enjoyed it. We all found it very useful.

    Department For Business And Trade
    May 2026
  • Concepts were explained clearly - very much so. What a great instructor!

    Jason Mather
    May 2026
  • Just wanted to say it was a pleasure meeting you all over the last couple of days, I was very impressed with the course. Our trainer was a great guy, very knowledgeable and a good trainer.

    We Are Shard
    February 2026
  • For me, the class was far more valuable than a course on YouTube. Our trainer was fantastic, his teaching style is well paced and thorough, but equally concise. I would recommend taking his class!

    Off To Work
    May 2026
  • The Transmedia team have an exceptional level of trainers leading on the delivery side. We had very positive responses from our trainees on the calibre of training they received. Thank you again.

    Cambridge Partnership for Education
    February 2026
  • Thanks, I found it really good. Our trainer was great and the course structure felt like it covered everything I could have expected.

    The Wine and Spirit Trade Association
    March 2026
  • Absolutely top quality training and facilities.

    National Museum of Wales
    June 2026
  • Everyone really enjoyed the session. Our trainer was very knowledgeable and thoughtful. He adapted the session to fit what we wanted from the day. Couldn't have asked for a better day of learning!

    RightMove
    May 2026
  • I really enjoyed the training; it was very informative and useful. I am looking forward to attending more trainings with your team.

    Community Pharmacy England
    May 2026
  • Really helpful day - covered all the areas that I'll need to create and edit simple, effective graphics for our social media channels. Excited now to apply what I've learned. Thank you!

    European Space Agency
    March 2026
  • The course was brilliant, thank you! Both Elise and I enjoyed the course and took a lot from it. Our tutor was very knowledgeable.

    Blake Envelopes and Packaging
    April 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
  • We found the course very useful and wished that we had more time. I was really impressed by our trainer's expertise in software that's being updated very frequently.

    Baillie Gifford
    May 2026
  • Loved the training. It was tremendous. I am an intense student and I ask many, many, many questions! I would like to continue with more training.

    Vince Duqué Stories
    March 2026
  • Very good course and very well presented.

    DX Network Services Ltd
    May 2026
  • Thank you once again for your assistance. We completed our training yesterday and it was truly fantastic! The course was great, everyone enjoyed it. We all found it very useful.

    Department For Business And Trade
    May 2026
  • Concepts were explained clearly - very much so. What a great instructor!

    Jason Mather
    May 2026
  • Just wanted to say it was a pleasure meeting you all over the last couple of days, I was very impressed with the course. Our trainer was a great guy, very knowledgeable and a good trainer.

    We Are Shard
    February 2026
  • For me, the class was far more valuable than a course on YouTube. Our trainer was fantastic, his teaching style is well paced and thorough, but equally concise. I would recommend taking his class!

    Off To Work
    May 2026
  • The Transmedia team have an exceptional level of trainers leading on the delivery side. We had very positive responses from our trainees on the calibre of training they received. Thank you again.

    Cambridge Partnership for Education
    February 2026
  • Thanks, I found it really good. Our trainer was great and the course structure felt like it covered everything I could have expected.

    The Wine and Spirit Trade Association
    March 2026
  • Absolutely top quality training and facilities.

    National Museum of Wales
    June 2026
  • Everyone really enjoyed the session. Our trainer was very knowledgeable and thoughtful. He adapted the session to fit what we wanted from the day. Couldn't have asked for a better day of learning!

    RightMove
    May 2026
  • I really enjoyed the training; it was very informative and useful. I am looking forward to attending more trainings with your team.

    Community Pharmacy England
    May 2026
  • Really helpful day - covered all the areas that I'll need to create and edit simple, effective graphics for our social media channels. Excited now to apply what I've learned. Thank you!

    European Space Agency
    March 2026
  • The course was brilliant, thank you! Both Elise and I enjoyed the course and took a lot from it. Our tutor was very knowledgeable.

    Blake Envelopes and Packaging
    April 2026

This Lightroom Introduction course includes

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  • bullet point icon Course materials
  • bullet point icon Live Instructor-led training
  • bullet point icon Refreshments all day
  • bullet point icon Latest Mac or PC ready to go
  • bullet point icon Authorised Trainers
  • bullet point icon Hands-on exercises

Book this course

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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