

Photoshop is renowned for its selection and masking tools. (Image credit: Jason Parnell-Brookes) (opens in new tab) Photoshop has no equivalent for this, though you can use Adobe Bridge (which comes with it) to browse folders. You can choose to keep all your file organisation within Lightroom’s architecture (leaving local file directories alone) or manually organise them and point Lightroom in the right direction (the former is our favourite way of working). Images can be searched for in Lightroom Classic with a variety of criteria including camera settings, keywords, and ratings. Collections help to divide up groups of images, and Smart Collections go one further with the ability to input rules which allow Lightroom Classic to automatically group images with minimal fuss. However, delve into the Collections tab and you’re met with a Lightroom Classic-specific set of image folders. In the Library module you can access the same directories that are stored natively on your computer or laptop under the Folders tab. Photographs are stored in the Library and split into Collections and Folders. Lightroom on the other hand is designed for large-scale image cataloguing and management. It also lists documents saved or shared with you via the Cloud and allows easy recalling of delete files, too. Note: most tablets cannot run the proper Lightroom Classic program and therefore are not recommended for class.In Photoshop, users can access Cloud-synchronised photos directly from the main window in the Lightroom Photos tab under the Your Work heading. How to create realistic, natural touch-ups.ĭownload a free 7-day Lightroom Classic CC Trial before class.

Lightroom tools: clone stamp, blemish, HSL, sharpening. Touch up various skin tones and hair while preserving image quality. Online/ Lightroom Basics 3: Advanced Tools

You’ll learn how to retouch skin while preserving its texture, fix makeup and hair, and complete your portraits without spending countless hours doing it. In this class, we will discuss how to develop a solid retouching workflow that will have you quickly achieving the results that keep your clients/family happy. With Lightroom Classic, you can overcome that challenge and process professional headshots, family photos, and group shots! One of the biggest challenges a photographer faces is the time spent on retouching images. Lightroom Classic: Portrait Editing Polish your portraits and headshots with these Lightroom tools
