5 Step Lightroom Classic Workflow Taught by Pro Photographer (Udemy.com)

Lightroom - 5 Steps to creating your own Lightroom workflow! Includes worksheets + checklist. Lightroom Classic.

Created by: Chris Parker

Produced in 2021

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What you will learn

  • Learn how to create a complete Lightroom CC Classic Workflow
  • Learn how to create a workflow for the Lightroom Develop Module.
  • Learn how to create a workflow for the Lightroom Library Module.
  • You'll learn my personal 3 step editing workflow for the Develop Module.
  • You'll create 4 presets for increasing your productivity.
  • Learn how to create a Data Management plan and workflow
  • You'll learn if you have any holes in your current Data Management plan & how to fix.
  • Learn how to create a workflow for exporting in Lightroom.
  • You'll learn 3 different editing workflows. Choose 1 to create your own editing workflow.
  • You'll learn how to use the Lightroom rating system; stars, flags and labels.
  • You'll learn how to increase productivity with Library Module presets.
  • You'll learn how to apply Develop presets during import - huge time saver!
  • You'll learn how to add a copyright preset, during impo

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Overall Score : 94 / 100

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Course Description

Hello & welcome to my Lightroom CC Classic Workflow Made Easy System. I've been a photographer for 27+ years and have 10+ years experience with Lightroom.
I've created this Lightroom workflow course based off the same system I use to edit 500 photos per hour. You'll learn exactly what I do and use the included worksheets + checklist to create YOUR own Lightroom workflow. Plus, I'll provide pro tips for editing faster, streamlining your Library module workflow and much more.
Your Lightroom Classic workflow will be completed via 5 simple steps...
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STEP 1

The most important part of any Lightroom workflow consists of a solid Data Management workflow. Without one, you risk losing ALL your photos, metadata and edits!
Imagine losing ten's of thousands or hundreds of thousands of images. Or losing edits you've done on thousands of images over the years. This can be avoided by creating a Data Management workflow. This is the first step for creating your workflow. Do not pass go, do not collect $200, do not go to Step 2 until you've completed this step!
Already have a Data Management workflow in place? You may want to do the risk analysis before moving onto the other steps. The risk analysis is designed to find any "leaks" in your current Data Management workflow. With this data, you can then fill in the gaps for a complete Data Management Workflow.


STEP 2
In this step, you'll learn how to configure Lightroom for a fast and productive workflow. Plus, you'll learn the tools required for your Color Management workflow.
Not creating a Color Management workflow can slow down your productivity. Oh, and you'll be throwing money out the window too. You'll learn the pitfalls of skipping this step and the tools needed for your Color Management workflow.

STEP 3
This step provides you with everything you need for increasing your productivity in the Library Module! Learn how creating your file and folder naming structure BEFORE using Lightroom is the key to your sanity.
Plus, you'll learn how to use tags, like; stars, flags & labels. Tips and suggestions for using each is provided. Then, use the worksheet to develop your Library module workflow.
Did you know adding keywords can help your images be found in Google images? It's true. I'll show you my images on the first page of Google, for keywords that I applied to my images. Use keywords to be found by prospects and drive more traffic to your website.
Then, you'll learn about 4 awesome presets to help streamline your workflow. Imagine applying your favorite edits, that you apply to all images, and then let Lightroom apply them for you automatically during import! I'll also share 2 types of edits every photo should get, regardless of your personal style, and how to create/apply this preset during import.

STEP 4
This is the step you've been waiting for your entire life! Well, maybe not that long. But, this step will help you streamline your creative process to edit faster than you ever have before. Once you're done with this step, you'll know all my pro secrets for editing 500 images per hour. Take the 3 different editing workflow options (worksheets included) and use as a baseline for creating your own workflow.
Plus, I'll share tips on all the editing panels and tools. Learn what each panel does and my recommendations for when to use in your workflow. You'll also learn why it's important to edit in a specific order (if not, your productivity will take a hit).
1 of the most often asked questions by my students; Where do you start the editing process? Hint; it's not in Lightroom, Photoshop or any other editing software! Hmmm... the secret is revealed in this Lightroom Workflow Made Easy course.

STEP 5
The last step involves streamlining the process of sharing your images with the world; Exporting. You'll need to export your images to post online or to place orders for print enlargements.
You will need to export your files for use on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, your blog, for print and much more. Each of which requires different settings prior to exporting.
You'll learn how to create export presets. This is a HUGE timesaver! We'll go through all the different settings and create a preset for use on Facebook. Then, you'll know how to create your own for any type of output.
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Once you've completed this course you'll have a solid, fast and productive workflow for Lightroom!

Who this course is for:
  • All photographers
  • Would you like to streamline your editing workflow in Lightroom? Then, this course is perfect for you.
  • Would you like a fast and productive Lightroom workflow? Then, this course is perfect for you.
  • Would you like to create an editing workflow created by a pro photographer (27+ years experience - 10+ years with Lightroom)? Then, this course is perfect for you.
  • Would you like 3 editing workflow samples (options) to choose from to build your own workflow (included)? Then, this course is perfect for you.
  • Would you like a simple 5 step process for creating your Lightroom workflow (this course provides easy to follow instructions for the entire workflow creation)? Then, this course is perfect for you.
  • Would you like worksheets + a checklist to help guide you along your way to creating your own workflow (they're included)? Then, this course is perfect for you.
  • Would you like support during the creation of your own workflow (it's included)? Then, this course is perfect for you.

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Instructor Details

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30 years experience as a pro photographer. Teaching photography, Photoshop, Lightroom, and GIMP.
I've photographed thousands of portrait sessions and 500+ weddings in the last 30 years. I'm also a graphic designer and a lifelong user of Photoshop (since 1991) and Lightroom (since 2007).
Helping photographers achieve their creative vision since 2010.

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Reviews

4.7

22 total reviews

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By Jacques Primeau

Pour la justesse des comentaires

By Steven Ritts

Great! Important info :)

By Michael Weber

Makes me stop and consider my options for when hardware fails.

By Anita

Very good

By Geoff Griffiths

The material and suggestions are helpful. I am gaining more ideas on work flow.

By Goldie

Excellent content, to the point and easy to understand.

By Alexander Booth Macdonald

I gain the ability to more precisely and subtly enhance my images with the help of this course

By Angela

Super comprehensive and easy to follow. The workflow makes sense and will definitely streamline my work. That's exactly what I was looking for.

By Julia

Great course to start with Lightroom. The course provides a comprehensive and efficient workflow to start using Ligthroom in a proper way. The provided material is very useful. Thank you Chris!

By Cedric Bear

Learnt a lot about how to organise my workflow and how to better use Adobe Lightroom.

Enjoyed course and the teachers explainations

By Martin Jarvis

I have been using Lightroom for two yers now, but each time I view a course on LR I always learn something new. This course is no exception and is full of handy tips I had not thought of using.

By Green Owl Photography

This course is exactly what I needed, I wish I had found it 6 months ago!!! It is concise, gives clear step by step instructions and even though the examples are centered around wedding photography I am easily adapting it to my stock photography workflow. Thank you Chris Parker for creating an excellent on line course. I was a teacher for 30 years, I know what it takes to write and present clear lessons. Also the handouts are really helpful.

I just finished the whole course and I have to say it was well worth the time and money, I learned so much that will save me time. I would definitely take another course by Chris Parker.