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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

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    May 2026
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    February 2026
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    February 2026
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    May 2026
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    Gloucestershire Constabulary
    May 2026
  • Informative, educational and well delivered.

    Ernst & Young
    February 2026
  • Friday was brilliant, Lee is a great tutor. I feel I'm finally giving structure to the madness! Top marks.

    Virgin Media O2
    February 2026
  • Our trainer Lee was incredibly kind and patient. He clearly explained everything in a manner that was easy to engage with. I would have no hesitation in doing another course with Transmedia!

    Racecourse Media Group
    February 2026
  • The course was brilliant and included engaging content that was both insightful and useful. The trainer was a fountain of knowledge and presented the course in a really digestible and enjoyable way.

    May 2026
  • Big thank you from me to Transmedia for making it happen and to your trainer for their excellent delivery. Everyone was very complementary. When asked by other forces we will recommend yourselves!

    Hampshire Police
    May 2026
  • Really impressed! I enjoyed the training and would like to do more in the future.

    Silk Pearce
    February 2026
  • Awesome training! I loved the focus on all the shortcuts, that was very useful.

    Emily B
    May 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
  • We had a great day yesterday! Getting good feedback and we're looking forward to the next session.

    Trayport Ltd
    May 2026
  • My trainer was really helpful on the Captivate training and showed plenty of options to look at and use throughout my work.

    Greenwich Leisure Ltd
    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 did the intermediate Photoshop course and it was amazing! I learned so much and the teacher even took into account what we needed Photoshop for, to put the lessons into context. Highly recommended.

    Future PLC
    February 2026
  • It was great to have our trainer back! We definitely got a lot from the course over the two days. Thanks again. We will be in touch for further support and training. (Those links will come in handy)!

    Ocado Retail
    February 2026
  • Amazing course - very thorough and detailed. I learnt a lot of valuable skills that I have applied to my content thanks to this course!

    Babcock Land Defence Limited
    May 2026
  • Transmedia were a pleasure to deal with from the start. Our trainer was friendly and extremely knowledgeable, our Account Manager was attentive to our needs and the aftercare and support is brill.

    Gloucestershire Constabulary
    May 2026
  • Informative, educational and well delivered.

    Ernst & Young
    February 2026
  • Friday was brilliant, Lee is a great tutor. I feel I'm finally giving structure to the madness! Top marks.

    Virgin Media O2
    February 2026
  • Our trainer Lee was incredibly kind and patient. He clearly explained everything in a manner that was easy to engage with. I would have no hesitation in doing another course with Transmedia!

    Racecourse Media Group
    February 2026
  • The course was brilliant and included engaging content that was both insightful and useful. The trainer was a fountain of knowledge and presented the course in a really digestible and enjoyable way.

    May 2026
  • Big thank you from me to Transmedia for making it happen and to your trainer for their excellent delivery. Everyone was very complementary. When asked by other forces we will recommend yourselves!

    Hampshire Police
    May 2026
  • Really impressed! I enjoyed the training and would like to do more in the future.

    Silk Pearce
    February 2026
  • Awesome training! I loved the focus on all the shortcuts, that was very useful.

    Emily B
    May 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
  • We had a great day yesterday! Getting good feedback and we're looking forward to the next session.

    Trayport Ltd
    May 2026
  • My trainer was really helpful on the Captivate training and showed plenty of options to look at and use throughout my work.

    Greenwich Leisure Ltd
    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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