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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
  • I really enjoyed the session, it was very useful. Our trainer was very knowledgeable and passionate about what he was teaching and was able to resolve any issues we faced. All in all, a great session.

    Tokyo Marine
    April 2026
  • A very reputable and dependable training provider. I would definitely recommend the Figma course run by Transmedia to anyone. I wish Transmedia all the very best in their academic programmes.

    Carbonplace
    July 2026
  • Lee was so professional and friendly. He gave us an amazing experience, allowing us to ask questions and practice ourselves. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn to edit video!

    Eddie Z
    May 2026
  • Just finished my training days and wanted to say how amazingly brilliant it's been. My trainer was an absolute superstar and I couldn't have wished for a better, more patient person to teach me.

    Sarah M
    June 2026
  • Amazing! Looking forward to the follow-up course!

    MOD
    June 2026
  • Our trainer was unbelievably knowledgeable, explained himself well and provided a great teaching environment. Staff were welcoming and accommodating. Will recommend for team training at work!

    West Herts College
    March 2026
  • I thoroughly enjoyed the course. We really got to focus on the areas we needed. I really liked our teacher's style of teaching. I left feeling really inspired, with regained confidence and new skills.

    Oliver Bonas
    July 2026
  • Had an amazing Figma training with Transmedia. Really worth coming in and learning in person as the trainer was very hands-on and helps you with all your personalised questions!

    Future Advocacy Ltd
    June 2026
  • Our trainer was hugely knowledgable and very patient. Learnt a lot of theory and then how to put into practice. Hugely helpful compared to a self taught online course. Would highly recommend.

    Planned 2 Perfection
    July 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
    June 2026
  • The class was great and I'm glad we chose the bespoke class since we use Figma in a rather unconventional way. Will do some practising this week!

    Blue Yard
    June 2026
  • Very helpful, informative training. Relaxed atmosphere and felt very comfortable asking questions.

    The White Company
    June 2026
  • Anthony was very good and patient with us, we learnt a lot and enjoyed the course.

    Morris Homes
    July 2026
  • Course was delivered very well, I absolutely learned some useful tricks and tools in order to improve my presentations

    May 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
  • I really enjoyed the session, it was very useful. Our trainer was very knowledgeable and passionate about what he was teaching and was able to resolve any issues we faced. All in all, a great session.

    Tokyo Marine
    April 2026
  • A very reputable and dependable training provider. I would definitely recommend the Figma course run by Transmedia to anyone. I wish Transmedia all the very best in their academic programmes.

    Carbonplace
    July 2026
  • Lee was so professional and friendly. He gave us an amazing experience, allowing us to ask questions and practice ourselves. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn to edit video!

    Eddie Z
    May 2026
  • Just finished my training days and wanted to say how amazingly brilliant it's been. My trainer was an absolute superstar and I couldn't have wished for a better, more patient person to teach me.

    Sarah M
    June 2026
  • Amazing! Looking forward to the follow-up course!

    MOD
    June 2026
  • Our trainer was unbelievably knowledgeable, explained himself well and provided a great teaching environment. Staff were welcoming and accommodating. Will recommend for team training at work!

    West Herts College
    March 2026
  • I thoroughly enjoyed the course. We really got to focus on the areas we needed. I really liked our teacher's style of teaching. I left feeling really inspired, with regained confidence and new skills.

    Oliver Bonas
    July 2026
  • Had an amazing Figma training with Transmedia. Really worth coming in and learning in person as the trainer was very hands-on and helps you with all your personalised questions!

    Future Advocacy Ltd
    June 2026
  • Our trainer was hugely knowledgable and very patient. Learnt a lot of theory and then how to put into practice. Hugely helpful compared to a self taught online course. Would highly recommend.

    Planned 2 Perfection
    July 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
    June 2026
  • The class was great and I'm glad we chose the bespoke class since we use Figma in a rather unconventional way. Will do some practising this week!

    Blue Yard
    June 2026
  • Very helpful, informative training. Relaxed atmosphere and felt very comfortable asking questions.

    The White Company
    June 2026
  • Anthony was very good and patient with us, we learnt a lot and enjoyed the course.

    Morris Homes
    July 2026
  • Course was delivered very well, I absolutely learned some useful tricks and tools in order to improve my presentations

    May 2026

This Lightroom Introduction course includes

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  • bullet point icon Lifetime support after your course
  • 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.

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