Lightroom Classic: Tips and Quick Fixes

Find out how to fix problem photos fast, using this cookbook of quick fixes for Lightroom Classic.

Introduction

• Quickly fix images in Lightroom Classic
• What you should know
• Using the exercise files

1. Sizing an Image

• How do I crop to a specific ratio?
• How do I export a specific size?
• How do I save to a specific file type?
• What's the best way to shrink a photo's dimensions?
• How can I get a smaller file size?

2. Perspective Problems

• How do I straighten a crooked photo?
• How do I flip an image?
• How do I remove perspective issues?
• How do I remove lens distortion?

3. Exposure Problems

• How do I fix an image that's too bright?
• How do I fix an image that's too dark?
• How do I remove noise from an image?
• How do I fix a photo that lacks contrast?
• How do I remove haze?
• How do I make a graduated adjustment?
• How do I improve the dynamic range of a standard photo?
• How do I improve the dynamic range of a raw photo?

4. Color Problems

• How do I white balance a photo?
• How do I fix skin tones?
• How do I make skies bluer?
• How do I change the color of an object or section of my photo?
• How do I emphasize colors in shadows and highlights?
• How do I color grade a photo?
• How do I create a black-and-white photo?
• How do I add color to a black-and-white photo?

5. Retouching Problems

• How do I remove acne?
• How do I fix red eye?
• How do I fix dark circles?
• How do I whiten teeth?
• How do I whiten eyes?
• How can I slim a face?
• How can I remove shine?

6. Controlling Focus and Backgrounds

• How do I blur my background?
• How do I remove an object or person in Lightroom?
• How do I add a vignette?
• How do I sharpen a photo?
• When should I add clarity?
• How do I make an image pop?
• How do I remove sensor dust or spots?

7. Controlling Raw Files

• How do I maximize the quality of my raw file?
• I can't open a raw file
• How can I develop the raw file to match my camera's look?
• How can I back up my raw file edits?

8. Saving for the Web

• How do I make great-looking JPEGs?
• Why do my colors look weird on the web?
• How can I prepare an image for social media?

Conclusion

• Next steps