Step-by-Step Lightroom Classic Workflow - The Digital Journal of Photography

A well-structured workflow in Adobe Lightroom Classic can significantly enhance your photo editing efficiency and organisation. This is the typical workflow from import to export, but feel free to adjust the steps as needed to fit your style and preferences. Step-by-Step Lightroom Workflow STEP DESCRIPTION 1. Import Photos Use the Import dialog to select photos. Apply metadata (copyright, creator/artist's name), keywords, and any develop settings during import. 2. Organize Create folders (and collections) to organise images. Use star ratings, flags, or colour labels to categorise photos. 3. Culling Review images and select the best ones. Use flags (Pick/Reject) to quickly sort through images. 4. Basic Adjustments Start with basic edits: exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, and white balance. - Use the Histogram for guidance. 5. Cropping and Straightening Crop images to improve composition. Use the Straighten tool for horizon adjustment

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