Using Lightroom and Photoshop Together

Learn the steps and techniques involved in combining Lightroom and Photoshop, from essential application settings to workflow examples.

Introduction

• Using Photoshop and Lightroom Classic as a team
• Using the exercise files

1. Lightroom Classic and Photoshop: Raw Photos

• Starting in Lightroom Classic
• Handing off to Photoshop
• Circling back to Lightroom Classic

2. Lightroom Classic and Photoshop: PSD, TIFF, or JPEG

• Edit a Copy with Lightroom Adjustments
• Edit Original option for returning to Photoshop
• Edit a Copy alternative
• Starting with a JPEG

3. Ways to Hand Off Files from Lightroom Classic to Photoshop

• Using Open as Layers in Photoshop
• Using Open as Smart Object in Photoshop

4. Examples of When to Use Photoshop with Lightroom Classic

• Changing the color of an object
• Replacing a background
• Combining images
• Making a double exposure
• Applying creative effects
• Retouching a portrait
• Restoring an old photo

5. Customizing Lightroom Classic Preferences for Photoshop Editing

• External editing preferences in Lightroom Classic
• Stacking preferences
• File naming preferences
• Your preferences in action

Conclusion

• Next steps