Labelling photographs requires editing the metadata fields in Lightroom Classic’s Library Module, and understanding the difference between a Title and a Caption is good to know, as they’re often referred to interchangeably. In typical practice, use Title for a concise label and Caption for a full explanatory description and attribution. So, as an example, if I want to name a photograph (as an artwork), I would add this to the Title field. Title (IPTC: Object Name / IPTC Core: Title)Short, specific name for the image (one-line).
Used as a display label or filename-friendly identifier.
Typically appears in search results, galleries, or as a headline.Caption (IPTC: Caption/Description / IPTC Core: Description)Longer descriptive text giving context: who,
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