Preface

It takes talent to be a great photographer, but in the digital era, it also takes a level of technical proficiency. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic was designed as a one-stop solution for photographers to perfect their final products in a desktop-focused workflow, which includes local storage of photos as files and folders on your computer. Knowing how to navigate through Lightroom efficiently means that you'll be able to concentrate on being creative instead of wondering "what does this button do?"

Complete with step-by-step explanations of essential concepts and practical examples, you will begin by importing photographs into Lightroom. Next, you'll focus on how to sort through, sequence, develop, and export your photographs in various formats, or even design a book and create gallery-ready prints. Finally, you will learn how to make informed decisions within Lightroom and understand how to approach your work depending on the type of photographs you are working on. This guide also illustrates real-life usage and presents workflow examples that are not just for aspiring professionals but also for artists and amateurs who are still getting to grips with the technical side of photography.

So, welcome to this journey that will take you through the wonders that are possible with Lightroom, as is evident from the photographs that you will find in the chapters and the front cover of the book itself. All these photographs are the author's creations, and he hopes to pass on some of his passion to you! By the end of this book, you'll be confident in importing, editing, developing, and delivering your photos like a professional.