Description/Content/Equipment
Description
This 4-week course is to allow beginners to learn how to develop photos using Adobe Lightroom and other editing software professionally. You don't have to be experienced to attend this course as you will understand and improve, whatever level you are at.
Photo Editing Course Overview by Week:
Week 1 - Lightroom Overview & Importing Images
Week 2 - Library Module - Rating, Keywording, image Selection
Week 3 - Develop Module - Global Edits
Week 4 - Develop Module - Local Edits and Exporting Images
Learn how to edit RAW images
Detailed Course Content
Library Module:
• Importing your images from camera or card to Lightroom
• Organising your folders and images
• Creating presets, captions and key wording your images
• Organising in collections and using the extensive search features
• Using flags, filters and star ratings to improve your workflow and efficiency
Develop Module:
• Reading the histogram
• White balance adjustment
• Tone adjustments and exposure corrections
• Contrast, clarity, vibrancy and saturation
• Using tone curves to create the right contrast and tonality in your images
• HSL/Colour/B&W adjustments
• Sharpening and noise reduction
• Lens corrections to remove those distortions
• Cropping and straightening, aspect ratios
• Spot removal - cloning and healing
• Localised Adjustments - Graduated filters, adjustment brush tool and radial filter
Output:
• Exporting images
• File formats and their usages
• Size and resolution
• Printing
You will also be set practical assignments, allowing you to use new skills at home.
Is this for me?
For new users to Adobe Lightroom who want to learn how to configure, organise and edit photos in this software package.
Novices and beginners who wish learn the basics of using Adobe Lightroom.
This 4 week course is to give beginners the opportunity to learn how to professionally develop photos using Adobe Lightroom and other editing software. You don't have to be experienced to attend this course as you will learn and improve, whatever level you are currently at.
Included with the class
Class booklet/notes
Included in the course cost - A one-year subscription to the excellent eBook - Lightroom Classic - The Missing FAQ by Lightroom Queen - This ebook is updated every time Adobe updates the software, so you can always have the latest information! https://www.lightroomqueen.com/shop/adobe-lightroom-classic-missing-faq/
Tea & Coffee during the break half-way through
Equipment needed
You will need a laptop and Lightroom installed from the start of the course. See the Adobe Lightroom site for minimum specs and subscription/purchase options.
Note paper and pen
Further Classes/Courses
This beginner’s Lightroom course is the perfect start. Most people continue onto the Intermediates Courses in Photography and Lightroom and combine this with workshops and/or private tuition and topic-specific masterclasses,
Or you may prefer to take the four-week course as private tuition lessons? I offer a block of four times two-hour lessons to suit your pace and availability (daytime/weekdays only). Just get in touch to discuss or view the booking page.
Dates/Booking/Terms
Beginners Lightroom Photography Course £250
Time:
All evening classes start at 19:00 and finish at 21:15
Please allow yourself 10mins for parking and be ready to start on time.
Dates: 2024
Wed 22 May
Wed 29 May
Wed 5 June
Wed 12 June
Places
Places x 3
In order for a class to go ahead, there must be a minimum of two clients booked for that particular date. Should there be insufficient interest, alternative dates will be offered.
Commitment
4 consecutive weekly evenings for 2.25 hours each week.
If you can't make one of the weeks, you can attend a future course for the missed week at no extra cost.
If more than one class is missed, a small re-booking fee is required to attend all missed classes.
Cost
Select the dates from the dropdown menu on the booking option.
If you are interested in spreading the cost of several events (courses/workshops/tuition service) over a 12-month period, interest-free, take a look at my Pick n Mix Plans. You will receive a discount on this course cost and any other events you choose as part of a 12-month photography tuition package Minimum commitment is £43 a month (£525pa).
Terms
Please read my terms and conditions before booking as you will be bound by them upon receipt of money paid.
Cancellation less than 4wks prior to event date - no refund
No show on the event - loss of place/money
Rebooking fee applies for changing class date if less than 4 weeks before the event date or for re-booking a missed class.
Location
Location
Alan Ranger Photography - Coventry
45 Hathaway Road, Coventry, CV4 9HW
Parking - Free street parking (+ space for two cars on the drive)
Sat Nav Postcode - CV4 9HW - End of cul-de-sac
How you will learn
Benefits
This course teaches the basics of image transfer, cataloguing, organising and tagging photos so you can easily find images.
You will then learn how to edit photos easily and make all the critical adjustments required to export or print your images in various sizes and formats.
In practice, this course will also help you improve your eye for a shot as you become more aware of the improvements that could have been made in the camera.
How you will learn
Alan is passionate about photography and a qualified photography tutor. He will engage you in discussion and be more than willing to answer as many questions as possible on the night.
Alan will break down the jargon and various aspects required to understand your camera better, progress further with composition, and create images that say more than a snap can. Please take five minutes to read My Approach - 5 steps to improving your photography.
Alan will use Powerpoint to explain concepts/topics, followed by practical break-out sessions to turn theory into practice where applicable.
You will be encouraged to ask questions and engage throughout the night so come prepared to ask any question you need an answer to.
You will receive comprehensive topic notes to take away and use for future reference.
You will be given assignments each week to help you cement the theory learned and raise any questions/issues the following week with Alan to clarify.
You will get the camera out in class and follow various scenarios and settings to help cement your understanding of camera operation.