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Lightroom Introduction | Training Course

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.

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This Lightroom Introduction course includes

Authorised Certificate
Lifetime support after your course
Course materials
Live Instructor-led training

Refreshments all day
Latest Mac or PC ready to go
Authorised Trainers
Hands-on exercises

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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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Google Reviews

I had to rush off and miss the end of class but it was fantastic.

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August 2025

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

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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