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Master Adobe Lightroom Classic & Lightroom CC

Name: Master Adobe Lightroom Classic & Lightroom CC
Rating: 4.5 (2798 reviews)

REVIEW: "Every single tool inside Lightroom is perfectly explained. I definitely recommend this course.”

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Created byChris Parker

Last updated 4/2026

English

What you'll learn

Learn how to edit your photos properly, like a pro. In both Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC.
Learn my editing pro tips for awesome photos. In both Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC.
Learn where your editing starts. It's not where you think.
Learn hidden secrets within the Develop Module - for editing precisely. In both Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC.
How to use Lightroom productively
You will learn how to use all the editing tools, in both Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC, to edit your photos based on your creative vision.
How to use Collections & Smart Collections (my favorite)
How to create Develop presets
How to edit properly and productivley
Know exactly where to start your editing process
How to organize your photos
How to create a book in Lightroom
How to create a slideshow in Lightroom
Export your photos with presets
Use the Print Module to create files for your professional lab
Add keywords to your images
Find any photo, among thousands, within seconds
Tips for increasing your chances of getting your images displayed on the first page of search engines
Use keyboard shortcuts to increase productivity
Use smart previews - for when you're traveling and you want to take your catalog with you.
How to edit in the Library Module!
Learn how many Lightroom catalogues you should have
How to create copyright presets
Free photos resources included to follow along
How to adjust the Lightroom identity plate to add your logo or name
Learn the difference between Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic CC
Learn how to use all of the features and tools in Lightroom CC (mobile version).
I could go on and on. But, I think you get the picture. :)

Course content

31 sections • 262 lectures • 22h 30m total length

Lightroom or Lightroom Classic?0:09
Getting the Most Out Of This Class1:40
Learn how to customize your playback with speed, quality, and captions, discover when reviews are requested, and get help fast via the Q&A with screenshots.
Quick Overview0:59
Get a quick overview of Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC with step-by-step tutorials to organize images and achieve your creative vision.
What I use on EVERY photo I edit0:18

Intro2:16
Learn to set up Lightroom Classic, understand catalogs as the backbone, and create and configure your first catalog, with essential backup and settings for a fast, sane workflow.
What is Lightroom?3:20
Understanding what Lightroom is will help build the foundation to a fast and productive workflow.
Understanding Catalogs Step 1 - Non vs. Destructive editing3:33
Non-destructive vs. Destructive. Which one is Lightroom? Watch to find out.
Understanding Catalogs Step 2 - Previews5:57
What is a Lightroom preview? Find out and learn how it effects your workflow.
Understanding Catalogs Step 3 - What is a Catalog?4:21
Understanding the Lightroom catalog is essential. Learn what a Lightroom catalog is, it's limitations and how it can effect your workflow.
How Many Catalogs?6:25
New to Lightroom? Learn how to create your first catalog.
Create Your First Catalog2:04
Create your first Lightroom catalog, choosing default or new catalog, name and save location, then open Lightroom with the new catalog and set up catalog and preferences to maximize productivity.
Catalog Settings9:56
Setup you Lightroom catalog settings for a productive workflow.
Preference UPDATE0:27
Preferences13:54
Setup your Lightroom preferences for a productive workflow.
Backup Your Catalog6:34
This Lightroom 6 lesson is imperative. Skip at your own risk.
Backup Everything. Everyday.0:02

Intro0:54
Explore the Lightroom Classic interface and workspace, learn the layout of each section, and customize the interface by resizing or hiding panels, plus adjusting viewing options for personal preference.
Interface Basics8:52
Discover the Lightroom interface and how to customize for your own personal workflow.
Tools Panels5:13
Locate and discover the Lightroom tools.
Viewing Options6:19
Viewing options within Lightroom.
Grid Info Overlays8:32
Grid info overlays provide easy access to important information.
Grids & Guides Customization2:29
Explore how to overlay grids and guides in Lightroom to straighten images, adjust grid size and opacity, and align horizons, then compare multiple photos side by side.
Using Compare and Survey Modes7:45
Use the Lightroom Compare & Survey modes to "compare" photos side-by-side.

Intro2:21
Import photos into Lightroom Classic from your hard drive, camera, or media card, explore import dialog options, and export edited images for print enlargements or online sharing.
Fundamentals0:04
Importing From Your Hard Drive21:05
The fun begins, with importing your photos into Lightroom! Detailed info on all settings and why certain selections are more important. Do it right or your workflow and productivity could suffer.
Importing from Camera or Media Card3:05
Import your photos into Lightroom via your camera or media card.
Watched Folder Option3:26
Setup a Lightroom watched folder. A watched folder will automatically import your photos into Lightroom!
Export11:17
Get your photos out of Lightroom.
Export - Publishing Services1:39
Sync your Facebook account with Lightroom. Doing so, will allow you to automatically post to Facebook without leaving Lightroom.

Intro1:06
Explore editing in Lightroom's library module and compare it with the developed module, then create high-contrast images by merging multiple photos and build panoramic images with guided practice.
Quick Develop11:18
Edit your images directly in the Library module. Plus, I'll share my 2 cents on using this method and how it will effect your workflow.
HDR5:34
Merge images captured at different exposures for a high contrast image. Tip; Lightroom does all the dirty work. Learn how.
Panorama3:37
Did you leave your wide angle lens at home? No worries. Stitch 2 or more photos for a perfect panoramic image. It's easy, Lightroom (again) does all the dirty work.

Intro2:17
Master Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC by organizing your library with smart previews, ratings, collections, and keywording to streamline your workflow.
Working with Smart Previews6:02
Lightroom "Smart Previews" are perfect for road warriors or those that work on more than one computer. Learn how to use and create Smart Previews.
Flags, Stars & Color Labels10:02
Getting organized in Lightroom streamlines your workflow, helps you be more productive and allows you to spend less time in front of your computer! This is step 1 and an essential part of your workflow.
Creating Quick Collections4:20
Lightroom quick collections are, well quick and convenient. Learn how to use for your current project.
Manual Collections and Sets6:53
Down and dirty Lightroom organization. Make your life easier with Collections and Sets. A must for a productive workflow.
Creating Smart Collections5:04
The best kind of Lightroom collections; Smart Collections. These are going to blow your mind! Can you say automatic! I loooove "Smart Collections"!! Learn how to take your productivity to the next level.
Image Keywording3:59
Lightroom keywording; another essential part of your Lightroom workflow. That is, if you want to be productive too.
Keyword Sets5:08
Take your key wording up a notch.
Keyword Nesting6:07
Get crazy organized with keyword nesting!
Import and Export Keyword Lists3:29
How to complete your keyword nesting project faster.
Utilizing Image Metadata5:22
How to use Lightroom image metadata.
Paint Can2:24
Have some fun with your Lightroom organization.
Image Stacks3:39
De-clutter your Library grid view and stack your images.
Basic Sorting2:22
Basic search via sorting.
People View5:21
New and fun (but not so practical) Lightroom 6 feature; Face Detection. Learn another method for organizing your images in Lightroom.

Intro0:58
Discover how to quickly filter and search photos in Lightroom Classic's library module, using attribute and metadata searches by star rating, flag, color label, lens, camera, shutter speed, and aperture.
Attribute + Text Search6:02
All your hard work will now start paying off when you learn to search for photos within Lightroom. Imagine being able to find a specific photo among thousand and thousands of files within seconds. Find out how.
Filter Lock Criteria1:31
Quick tip on narrowing down where that one file is located.
MetaData Search3:40
Are you excited yet at the prospect of "Searching"? Let's take the Lightroom search to the next level with a Metadata search.
Using Filter Presets2:09
Presets are your best friend. Anything to make your job easier and more productive, means more time with family and friends. Lightroom filter presets make searching a breeze.

Intro1:20
Explore the map module to visualize photos on a world map by geocoding images, automatically from metadata or manually.
Geo Coded + Non Geo Coded Images6:30
Who says getting organized is boring? Check out this fun way to organize your photos.
Use Saved Locations2:13
A quick way to organize faster.
Smart Collections + Geo Tags1:56
Feeling ambitious. Use this technique to streamline your Lightroom geo-tagging.

Step 13:40
Develop your editing style in Lightroom by choosing natural versus creative edits, preserve nature's colors, or craft moodier looks; explore dark and moody, retro, airy, edgy, and black-and-white options.
Step 23:13
Develop your editing style in Lightroom by studying inspiration images from social media and five hundred pics, organize favorites into galleries, and analyze light, contrast, and color to guide edits.
Step 33:39
Explore Lightroom's photo anatomy by controlling light with exposure and tonal ranges, tailoring color with white balance, color grading, and color mix, and sharpening details with texture, clarity, and masking.
Step 45:33
Explore how light and color in editing shape mood and storytelling in Lightroom, using contrast, hue, saturation, and luminance to evoke emotions from mystery to warmth.

Lightroom Editing Tips0:04
Develop Module Updates0:08
Intro1:16
Explore the Lightroom develop module basics, global and local adjustments, and masks; learn to create and install presets (including free pre-made), and use snapshots and history to boost productivity.
New Icon0:18
In-Depth Review of the Develop Module Interface16:17
Time to start editing your photos! Let's learn the basics of the Lightroom Develop Module first.
Develop Presets4:37
Learn to use, manage, and create develop presets in Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC, including applying presets, previewing edits, and organizing them into user presets and folders.
Snapshots, History + Virtual Copies7:25
Go back in time with Lightroom "Snapshots + History". Plus, learn how to create virtual copies.
Tips for a Fast, Productive Workflow in the Develop Module9:29
Start developing a productive workflow. Only do this if you want to spend less time in front of your computer.

Requirements

Lightroom CC or Lightroom Classic

Description

"The best Lightroom course, and the most updated course, I've taken so far (in the last 10 years!). Brilliant! Take this course. You won't be disappointed." Nigel Crooks

I guarantee this is the best class and the only one you'll need to master editing and organizing your images in Lightroom... or your money back! Try it out for a full 30 days, risk-free. You have nothing to lose!

BONUS: 7 Courses in 1!

Adobe Lightroom Classic 12... complete course on Lightroom's desktop version. Master editing your photos + get them organized!
Adobe Lightroom CC 6... complete course on Lightroom's mobile version. Master editing your photos.
Portrait Beauty Retouch + Full Edit
How To Create Photo Collages in Lightroom
Workflow For Wedding Photographers
7 Lightroom Presets To Cut Your Workflow By 50% Or More
35 Lightroom Presets That Will Transform Your Fall Photos

230+ Adobe Lightroom Made Easy Tutorials! Whether you're using the new Lightroom CC or the old Lightroom Classic CC, you'll learn everything you need to know to master the software for retouching, photo-editing, image editing, getting organized and more. Guaranteed.

Hello, my name is Chris Parker, and I've been a professional photographer for 30 years. I've been teaching Lightroom for over 8 years. Plus, I have 9 courses (just on Lightroom) published on Udemy! Over the last 12+ years, I've used Lightroom to process hundreds of weddings and thousands of portraits.

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A Few Student Testimonials…

“This course is awesome, I learned tons of new tricks. Every single tool inside Lightroom is perfectly explained. I definitely recommend this course.”

~ Cristobal Ascencio

“I am new to Adobe and was interested in learning how to edit my pictures. I went through the LR classic portion (not interested in the cloud version at present) of the class and have learned a great deal. Since the course is so well laid out, it will be easy, as I practice editing, to refer back to any area I need to revisit.

Mr. Parker's shares, through his teaching style, both his in-depth knowledge of the program and his practical experience with it, which will save you years of trial and errors.”

~ Alina Larin

“Great course and instructor. Everything is very well organized and explained nice and clear. I am happy I bought it. Thank you so much, Chris, Great job.”

~ Petr Sejkora

“After completing this course my understanding of Lightroom and my organizational skills within the program have been improved a lot.

Now I am able to take full advantage of Lightroom features and tools.”

~ Alexandru Daniel

“This course is just amazingly complete and precise! The teacher explains clearly each part of the software. It's just perfect!”

~ Guilhem Matarin

I liked the way the instructor broke the classes into small easy to understand learning experiences. It was very easy to follow along and work side by side with Chris.

~ Albert Dauphinais

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In this Lightroom Classic + Lightroom CC mastery course I share all my secrets, tips & techniques.

This is a complete guide to Lightroom Classic + Lightroom CC. Everything you need to know to use and master this software. From organizing and editing your images to sharing via printing, slideshows, and more.

You'll learn how to use all 7 modules; Library, Develop, Map, Book, Slideshow, Print, and Web.

Includes photos you can use to follow along and additional free resources (presets and templates).

I'll share my personal insight, techniques, and recommendations for properly using Lightroom. Join me, with over 14,917 other students, in the Udemy discussion area for additional questions and assistance on Lightroom Classic + Lightroom CC . It's like having your own personal Lightroom coach.

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic + Lightroom CC . is designed for photographers. It provides you the ability to organize, edit and manage your photos like no other software.

The Lightroom tutorials start off by explaining what Lightroom is, what catalogs are, and how many you should consider having. Then we'll dissect the interface and learn how to customize it to our own personal preference.

From there, you can follow along as we import photos and organize and do advanced searches. Once you're organized, we'll explore all the options for creating works of art by editing in the Develop module.

Use the provided photos to follow along as we create basic and advanced edits. Once you've completed your edits, we'll move on to sharing your photos with the world.

Learn how to create slideshows and web galleries. Plus, we'll learn how to properly take your photos out of Lightroom and export them for prints!

Once you've completed the Lightroom video tutorials, you'll fully understand how to use Lightroom properly and productively.

Who this course is for:

Digital photographers of all levels
Photographers who want to know how to use the Develop Module
Photographers who want to know how to use the Library Module to organize their photos
Photographers that want to learn how to properly edit their photos in Lightroom Classic and/or Lightroom CC
Photographers that want to learn all aspects of Lightroom Classic and/or Lightroom CC
Photographers that want to learn how to edit their photos faster
Photographers that want to learn how to edit their photos automatically, during import
Photographers that want to learn how to add copyright info during import
Photographers that want to learn pro tips, from a 30 year pro, on how to edit photos

Master Adobe Lightroom Classic & Lightroom CC

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Course content

Start Here4 lectures • 3min

Getting Started With Lightroom Classic for Beginners12 lectures • 59min

Lightroom Classic Library Module - Working With The Interface + View Options7 lectures • 40min

Lightroom Classic Importing & Exporting7 lectures • 43min

Lightroom Classic Library Module - Image Manipulation4 lectures • 22min

Lightroom Classic Library Module - Organization15 lectures • 1hr 12min

Lightroom Classic Library Module - Search5 lectures • 14min

Lightroom Classic Map Module4 lectures • 12min

How To Develop Your Own Editing Style4 lectures • 16min

Lightroom Classic Develop Module 1018 lectures • 40min

Requirements

Description

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