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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
  • 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
  • Amazing, thank you for the slides! The course was great, it gave me a deeper understanding of how best to work with each social media channel and how that knowledge can help to elevate our company.

    MICROBIOLOGY SOCIETY
    March 2026
  • Thank you for organising my FileMaker training day. I learned so much with my trainer, Nick and have come away with such a great database. Thank you Transmedia for being so helpful!

    Lucie M
    June 2026
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    Jonny J
    May 2026
  • I thought the course and the location were perfect.

    MOD
    May 2026
  • Lee, our instructor, was really helpful in explaining and by the end of the second day, I was excited to start making my own videos. Transmedia comes highly recommended!

    Harriet B
    May 2026
  • I have used Transmedia since 2010 to upskill my practical skills with video and still-image editing. The training sessions are well structured and the support fantastic.

    FSL Aerospace Ltd
    May 2026
  • Such a brilliant course! Our trainer was so knowledgeable and helpful, genuinely interested in how he could help us at work and in our ideas and questions. The location was great and I learnt so much.

    Foil AI
    June 2026
  • Very thorough course and enthusiastic trainer who was very helpful and responsive to individual needs.

    NVIDIA
    June 2026
  • Lots of glowing comments from the first lot of training - especially about how good and engaging our trainer was - sounds like the team got a lot of benefit from it!

    Dyson
    April 2026
  • The whole experience was great. Trainer and staff were extremely helpful and approachable.

    Faithful & Gould
    July 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
    April 2026
  • An excellent presentation, very clearly explained and enjoyable at the same time. Has given me confidence in using this software.

    RAF Culdrose
    April 2026
  • Wonderful trainer - fun, friendly, informative and comprehensive course! Thank you very much indeed.

    Structural Soils 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
  • 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
  • Amazing, thank you for the slides! The course was great, it gave me a deeper understanding of how best to work with each social media channel and how that knowledge can help to elevate our company.

    MICROBIOLOGY SOCIETY
    March 2026
  • Thank you for organising my FileMaker training day. I learned so much with my trainer, Nick and have come away with such a great database. Thank you Transmedia for being so helpful!

    Lucie M
    June 2026
  • I attended a 2-day Introduction to Figma Course, which I found very informative, constructive and led very well by Tony, a brilliant instructor.

    Jonny J
    May 2026
  • I thought the course and the location were perfect.

    MOD
    May 2026
  • Lee, our instructor, was really helpful in explaining and by the end of the second day, I was excited to start making my own videos. Transmedia comes highly recommended!

    Harriet B
    May 2026
  • I have used Transmedia since 2010 to upskill my practical skills with video and still-image editing. The training sessions are well structured and the support fantastic.

    FSL Aerospace Ltd
    May 2026
  • Such a brilliant course! Our trainer was so knowledgeable and helpful, genuinely interested in how he could help us at work and in our ideas and questions. The location was great and I learnt so much.

    Foil AI
    June 2026
  • Very thorough course and enthusiastic trainer who was very helpful and responsive to individual needs.

    NVIDIA
    June 2026
  • Lots of glowing comments from the first lot of training - especially about how good and engaging our trainer was - sounds like the team got a lot of benefit from it!

    Dyson
    April 2026
  • The whole experience was great. Trainer and staff were extremely helpful and approachable.

    Faithful & Gould
    July 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
    April 2026
  • An excellent presentation, very clearly explained and enjoyable at the same time. Has given me confidence in using this software.

    RAF Culdrose
    April 2026
  • Wonderful trainer - fun, friendly, informative and comprehensive course! Thank you very much indeed.

    Structural Soils 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
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  • bullet point icon 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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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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