In this workshop we will review how to work with the essential tools in the Library Module, learning the advantages of features, such as Collections and Presets. We will cover the Develop Module’s editing tools, learn to analyze what corrections an image needs, then develop a quick and efficient workflow before setting up our images for print.

We will begin with the basics of TTL mode, then work our way to understanding manual mode settings. We’ll explore possibilities such as bouncing, blending flash with ambient light and diffusing with basic light modifiers. At the end of this workshop the use of flash will be demystified, and you'll know how great a flash can make your images look.

The poetry of an image often lies in the details we overlook. We aspire to properly expose our images and to craft good compositions with beautiful tones or color, but what about the shadows?

We will study and discuss the work of different photographers who have mastered the elegance of shadows. Before I introduce any of the photographers we’re going to study, I would like to see and hear your ideas and impressions of shadows - not just their presence in an image but also their meaning. In preparation for our workshop, I will ask each of you to send (via WeTransfer.com) 3-5 images that you feel explore shadow imagery and ideas. They can be your images or images that inspire you.

This workshop will explore more advanced techniques for editing, printing and bookmaking in Adobe Lightroom Classic. We will review and expand our knowledge of the Develop Module tools and introduce the more selective tools such as the graduated and radial filters, the adjustment brush, and the HSL sliders. We will also go over setting up for printing and creating amazing photo books to show off your work.