How to Get Started in Lightroom Classic - Photography Masterclass Part 1

Dive into a comprehensive photography masterclass that teaches how to set up and organize Lightroom Classic for optimal workflow. Learn the fundamentals of creating and managing a Lightroom Classic Catalog, including file organization techniques, importing strategies, and the effective use of collections. Explore the differences between Lightroom Classic and Lightroom Cloud, understand syncing capabilities across platforms, and discover how to handle limitations. Master essential skills such as categorizing photos, using keywords, and implementing a two-step process for file management. Gain insights into the Develop Module, virtual copies, and bonus tips to enhance your photo editing experience. By the end of this 57-minute tutorial, acquire the knowledge to maintain a well-organized and efficient Lightroom Classic library for complete control over your entire image collection.

Intro
Dobby Live
Getting Started
What is Lightroom
What is Lightroom Classic
What is Lightroom Cloud
Syncing across all platforms
Limitations
How many photos can I have
Managing physical files
Creating a new catalog
The key to a happy catalog
Family and friends folders
Iceland folder
Categories
Travel
Mobile Photography
Iceland
Key Words
Organizing
Importing
Importing by Date
Organizing by Date
Organizing by Categories
Understanding File Names
Clean Up Lightroom
Dont Mess With Lightroom
Why Two Step Process
Creating a Subfolder
Moving Photos
Renaming Photos
Fixing a Mistake
Keeping Track of Everything
Rename RAW JPEG
Folders
Collections
Favorites
Organizing Photos
Why Use Collections
Smart Collections
Rename
More than one collection at a time
Whats Lightroom
Develop Module
Test Question
Black and White
Color Reset
Bonus Tip
Virtual Copy
Develop
Virtual Copies
Outro