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Level 4 QLS Endorsed Diploma | 120 CPD Points | +Gifts: QLS Certificate + PDF Certificate | 24/7 Learner Support

You're in the comfort of your own home, at your own PC and we will work through a programme tailored to your requirements.

Description Are you looking forward to learn the world's most powerful and efficient editing application, used by professional photographers? Light-room is software for the professional and keen amateur photographer, helping you organize, edit and share your photography. It also allows for a cross-platform interaction with other programs such as Adobe Photoshop. By getting involved with Lightroom, you save time and are more productive, which means you can get back to doing what you love - taking amazing pictures. If so, having this Adobe Lightroom Complete Training will be a great choice for you! Boost your skills to rapidly import, categorize and batch edit your photography. This course will teach you everything you to start photo editing today. You will learn to manage and store your digital images, and how to properly edit, print and display your work for the world to see.  Assessment: This course does not involve any MCQ test. Students need to answer assignment questions to complete the course, the answers will be in the form of written work in pdf or word. Students can write the answers in their own time. Once the answers are submitted, the instructor will check and assess the work. Certification: After completing and passing the course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. Who is this Course for? Adobe Lightroom Complete Training is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards and CiQ. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. Requirements Our Adobe Lightroom Complete Training is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Edit Like a Pro! - 1 - Navvy on the river Liffey, Dublin, Ireland Opening Titles FREE 00:01:00 Introduction to our image 00:03:00 Let's start with some global adjustments Fix verticals using transform 00:02:00 Crop out distracting elements 00:01:00 Tonal range, black and white points 00:03:00 Decisions about clarity 00:01:00 now we focus in and make localised adjustments to different parts of the image Localised adjustments using the radial filter 00:03:00 Localised adjustments using the clone tool 00:06:00 Localised brightening using the adjustment brush 00:01:00 Localised adjustments - white balance 00:03:00 Finishing off... Final edits - subject, background, corners 00:02:00 Thanks for watching! 00:01:00 Let's get started Titles and promo 00:01:00 Edit Like a Pro promo 00:02:00 Introduction to our image 00:03:00 Initial Processing - Assessing the image Reading the Histogram 00:03:00 Creating the HDR merge 00:05:00 Sorting your images in Grid view 00:02:00 Using Survey mode (N) to compare images 00:01:00 Keywording our new image 00:03:00 Main Edits Editing - the Basic tab 00:06:00 Editing - the Transform tab 00:04:00 Editing - Sharpening 00:03:00 Edit - Radial filters 00:08:00 Editing - Adjustment brush 00:07:00 Thanks for Watching! Editing - Final Tweaks 00:04:00 Thanks for watching! 00:01:00 Edit Like a Pro! - 3 - Light Trails on O'Connell Street Bridge, Dublin, Ireland Opening titles 00:01:00 Introduction to our image 00:03:00 Using Lightroom and Photoshop Selecting the images to export into Photoshop 00:02:00 Combining our images in Photoshop 00:04:00 Finding the new composite file back in Lightroom 00:01:00 Editing our composite image back in Lightroom Editing our merged image 00:02:00 Edit - fixing verticals with the transform tab 00:02:00 Edit - changing the crop 00:02:00 Edit - Basic panel adjustments 00:05:00 Edit - tone curve and sharpening 00:02:00 Finishing off... Final touches 00:02:00 Thanks for watching! 00:01:00 Let's set our image up for editing... Opening titles 00:01:00 Promo for Edit Like a Pro! - 4 - Castletown Stately Home 00:01:00 Introduction to our image 00:01:00 Keywording our image 00:02:00 Editing metadata pre-sets 00:02:00 The Basic Tab - initial editing Setting the Crop 00:05:00 Adjusting tonal range using the Histogram 00:04:00 Highlights, Shadows, Whites & Blacks 00:03:00 Clarity, Vibrance & Saturation 00:02:00 Adjusting Contrast using the Tone Curve 00:02:00 The HSL tab Adjusting Hue, Saturation and Luminance 00:04:00 Sharpening and Orientation Sharpening & the Detail tab 00:04:00 Lens Corrections 00:02:00 Tweaking verticals with the Transform tab 00:04:00 Subtle finishing touches Applying a vignette in the Effects tab 00:01:00 Using Camera Calibration for different 'looks' 00:03:00 Bring out shadow detail with Radial Filters & Adjustment Brushes 00:06:00 Cloning out distracting elements 00:10:00 B&W using Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 00:10:00 Thanks for watching! 00:01:00 Introduction Opening titles 00:01:00 Basic edits Setting up the develop tab 00:02:00 Correcting perspective 00:04:00 Applying a panoramic crop 00:03:00 Complex selections in Lightroom Selecting the sky 00:16:00 Adjusting the building 00:08:00 Cleaning the clock faces 00:04:00 Finishing off The Basic tab 00:04:00 Seeing the before and after 00:01:00 Thanks for watching 00:01:00 Assessment Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Master the camera and post processing skills required to produce an end result that matches your creative vision and expectations. This practical and fun course enables participants to fully explore the essential camera and Photoshop skills you need to produce stunning digital photographs. Experienced tutor Kat Gollock helps you harness your creative potential in four engaging and empowering sessions. De-mystify the technical jargon and unlock your DSLR camera’s full potential. Learn Photoshop from a photographer’s perspective and the essential skills you need to really make your images shine. If you don’t have a digital SLR we can often provide one for you – please let us know at time of booking to confirm. You can also use your interchangeable or fixed lens system, mirrorless or rangefinder camera on this course. Bridge cameras without interchangeable lenses can be used too, but please note that they may not allow the full range of camera controls. Computer experience is beneficial. Week 1: Camera You will be guided through the manual settings of your Digital SLR camera, fully exploring how to capture light and time in a single image. Learn how to generate accurate exposures through aperture, shutter speed and ISO control and how/when to apply them creatively. We’ll explore some of the other digital settings that are key to understanding and building your confidence with your own camera. Week 2: Creating Put into practice all the camera features discussed and demonstrated in Week 1 on a walk around town. You will then return to the gallery for discussion and troubleshooting session to help further iron out any kinks. Week 3: Composition Will introduce you to photographic composition, history and appreciation and will be accompanied by more time to shoot so as to put these new skills into practice Week 4: Critique This week the full digital workflow will be explored with focus on image selection and post production techniques. An introduction to Adobe programs Bridge and Photoshop will be a key part of this process. On completion, we will have an informal and supportive discussion and feedback session provided by the tutor and peers.   Courses are subject to minimum enrolment. Please register early, within five days of the start date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation. Please read our cancellation policy before booking. Students, anyone over the age of 65, and those in receipt of any form of benefits can claim the concessionary price, offering a 10% discount on the full course price. Valid proof of eligibility must be produced on the first day of the course. Please use the code CONCESSION when prompted at checkout.

Level 7 QLS Endorsed Diploma | 180 CPD Points | +Gifts: QLS Certificate + PDF Certificate | 24/7 Learner Support

If you are new to studio photography and want to learn some of the latest lighting techniques used by professional studio photographers, then you are in the right place! This course will help you to develop a personal style and confidence with technique and skills. With this course, you will go through step by step lessons and gain a broad introduction to creative photography and explore the basic rules of composition and style of lighting. This comprehensive course covers everything that you should know from setting up a studio, know your camera, master the digital techniques, explore the background to different genres. You will also discover the core principles of composition and understand different studio concepts and patterns, colour and black and white photography, etc. Learning Outcomes: Master camera skills and exposure control to create compelling portraits. Gain a firm understanding of lighting techniques including studio lighting. Learn about project development and get creative ideas. Improve your knowledge of digital image manipulation and editing. Determine the fundamental laws of composition. Master the art of Portrait Photography, Visual Language Of Photography, and Studio Photography. Learn the classic studio lighting techniques used In-Studio Photography. Gain a brief history of photography Get led by field experts and delve deeper into portrait photography. Who is this Course for? Creative Photography - Photography Composition & Portrait Photography Masterclass is perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. Entry Requirement: This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. CPD Certificate from Course Gate  At the successful completion of the course, you can obtain your CPD certificate from us. You can order the PDF certificate for £9 and the hard copy for £15. Also, you can order both PDF and hardcopy certificates for £22. Career path This course opens a new door for you to enter the relevant job market and also gives you the opportunity to acquire extensive knowledge along with required skills to become successful. You will be able to add our qualification to your CV/resume which will help you to stand out in the competitive job industry. Course Curriculum A Brief History of Photography Is It Art 00:08:00 A Brief History Of Photography 00:06:00 The Great Debate 00:09:00 Activities 00:02:00 The Art Of Seeing Introduction 00:01:00 The Ordered Universe 00:08:00 Beauty Detector 00:04:00 Let There Be Light 00:07:00 The Photographer's Playground 00:11:00 Activities 00:01:00 Seeing The Light Introduction 00:01:00 Seeing The Light 00:05:00 Hard Light 00:09:00 Soft Light 00:09:00 Colour Temperature 00:03:00 Activities 00:01:00 Controlling The Light Introduction 00:01:00 Working The Scene 00:02:00 Moving Your Feet 00:08:00 Moving Your Subject 00:07:00 Move Your Light 00:07:00 Activities 00:01:00 Capturing The Light Introduction 00:01:00 Your Camera 00:18:00 The Three Levers 00:11:00 ISO 00:05:00 The Shutter 00:07:00 The Aperture 00:13:00 Activities 00:01:00 Processing The Light Introduction 00:01:00 The Digital Darkroom 00:10:00 Lightroom Edit 00:10:00 Snapseed Edit 00:07:00 Activities 00:01:00 The Core Principles Of Composition Introduction 00:01:00 The Language Of Composition 00:02:00 The Subject 00:08:00 The Environment 00:06:00 Leading The Eye 00:04:00 Evoking Emotion 00:05:00 Symmetry 00:06:00 Activities 00:01:00 The Basic Rules Of Composition Introduction 00:01:00 The Rule Of Thirds 00:09:00 Leading Lines 00:07:00 The Highest Point Of Contrast 00:13:00 Activities 00:01:00 Color Photography Introduction 00:01:00 Adventures In Color 00:06:00 Hue, Saturation, Luminosity 00:03:00 The Color Wheel 00:12:00 Working With Color 00:10:00 Simple Color Edit 00:09:00 Activities 00:01:00 Black And White Photography Introduction 00:01:00 Why Black And White 00:04:00 King Luminosity 00:04:00 A Zone System 00:05:00 Seeing In Black And White 00:06:00 A Simple Black And White Edit 00:07:00 Activities 00:01:00 Controlling The Frame Introduction 00:01:00 In The Frame 00:14:00 Isolating The Subject 00:08:00 Negative Space 00:05:00 Framing Your Subject 00:07:00 Abstract And Geometric Composition Introduction 00:01:00 Abstract Images 00:06:00 Seeing Like An Architect 00:06:00 Strong Visual Elements 00:09:00 Activities 00:01:00 Creative Portraiture Introduction 00:01:00 The In Between Moments 00:05:00 The Eyes 00:08:00 Body Language And Gesture 00:12:00 Activities 00:01:00 Finding Yourself As A Photographer Introduction To Finding Yourself As A Photographer 00:01:00 Creating An Image 00:07:00 Creating A Style 00:08:00 Creating A Series 00:02:00 Creating A Body Of Work 00:03:00 Sharing Your Work 00:06:00 Natural Light Portrait Photography Introduction To Natural Light Portrait Photography 00:01:00 Finding Your Light 00:03:00 Hard Light And Soft Light - A Recap Of The Basics 00:05:00 Outside Soft Light 00:09:00 Inside Soft Light 00:08:00 Outside Hard Light 00:14:00 Inside Hard Light 00:08:00 Finding Your Background - Simple Backgrounds 00:04:00 Finding Your Background - Complex Backgrounds 00:06:00 Posing Your Subject - A Refresher 00:04:00 Projects For Natural Light Photography 00:01:00 Building A Home Based Portrait Studio On A Budget Introduction To Home Based Photography Studio 00:01:00 Finding Your Studio Location 00:06:00 Camera Choices 00:05:00 Lens Choices 00:02:00 Equipment List 00:09:00 Additional Studio Equipment 00:05:00 Basic Studio Lighting Set Up 00:06:00 Finding Clients For Your Business 00:06:00 Recording Your Floor Plans 00:01:00 Dealing With The Public 00:03:00 Activities For Home Based Photography Studio 00:01:00 Classic Studio Portrait Photography Introduction To Classic Studio Portrait Photography 00:01:00 Open Loop Lighting 00:05:00 Closed Loop Lighting 00:05:00 Butterfly Lighting 00:06:00 Split Lighting 00:06:00 Short Lighting 00:04:00 Broad Lighting 00:03:00 Rembrandt Lighting 00:07:00 Studio Backdrops 00:03:00 Preparing The Subject 00:06:00 Choosing The Facial Angle 00:07:00 Posing The Body 00:05:00 Body Poses And Posture 00:03:00 Body Poses - The Light Pose For Males 00:04:00 Body Poses - The Shadow Pose For Females 00:04:00 Group Shots - Basic Core Principles 00:03:00 Couples Shots - Basic Core Principles 00:10:00 Black And White Portrait Tips - A Refresher 00:01:00 Lens Choices In The Studio 00:01:00 Classic Studio Course Activities 00:01:00 Modern Studio Portrait Photography Introduction to Modern Studio Portrait Photography 00:01:00 Studio Lighting Buying Tips 00:03:00 Strobe Modifers Explained 00:05:00 Standard One Light Techniques 00:09:00 Non Standard One Light Techniques 00:08:00 Two Light Techniques 00:07:00 Three Light Techniques 00:08:00 Four Light Techniques 00:08:00 Hollywood Lighting- Advanced Lighting 00:08:00 Modern Studio Photography Activities 00:01:00 Resources Resources - Creative Photography - Photography Composition & Portrait Photography Masterclass 00:00:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates or Transcripts 00:00:00

Photography workshop at Chelsea/Battersea, London. Focused on cityscapes, architecture and blue hour photography. Open to photographer of all abilities.

Quality Guarantee: Promising training excellence, satisfaction gurantee Accredited by CPD UK & Quality License Scheme Tutor Support Unlimited support via email, till you complete the course Recognised Certification: Accepted by thousands of professional bodies Start Anytime With 1 year access to the course materials Online Learning Learn from anywhere, whenever you want This course provides complete guidelines for learning photography as beginners. From the fundamentals of photography to lighting techniques, and camera settings, this course covers it all. With expert guidance, you will be able to transform your images into stunning works of art. This course at a glance Accredited by CPD UK Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme Master the photography materials, equipment, and processes of the discipline - use of cameras, film, lightning, and printing (wet, hybrid, and digital) Get to know about the photographic history and theory, the relationship of photography to the visual disciplines, and the cultural influence Develop skills to use digital photography tools and the internet, such as emailing and posting to a website Learn how to work in experimental and manipulative techniques and gain knowledge about candid imagery, documentary photography, and interpretive studies Understand the advanced digital and analogue camera operations such as formats, photographic exposure, depth of field, and shutter speed Ability to control both natural and studio lighting with emphasis on the quality, quantity, and direction of light Learn how to plan, organize, edit, and evaluate a professional quality portfolio of photographic work Why Complete Photography Course right for you? The comprehensive online course will give you an overview of camera settings to understand technical concepts such as the ISO setting and what it's used for, exposure compensation, and why there is a need to darken or lighten your images. You will also learn about lens apertures and basic camera settings. This online course will help you know how to use the exposure triangle and how to use the exposure feature and get out of the auto mode. You will develop a solid understanding of improving images with natural lighting and using better compositions. By the end of the course, you will have a theoretical knowledge of basic and advanced camera settings, tips on posing for portraits, flash photography, and much more. Complete Photography Course Details Accredited by CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.   The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. Course Curriculum Beginner Camera Setting (Important Info Used In Subsequent Lectures) Use The Exposure Triangle to Understand Exposure and Get Out of The Auto Mode The ISO setting, What is It and What's It for? Exposure Compensation, Why You Sometimes Need to Darken or Lighten Your Images Lens Apertures, Learn About One of The Most Important Camera Settings More Advanced Camera Setting 5 Tips for Tack Sharp Focussing Use Your Histogram to Nail the Exposure for Those Important Images. Aperture & Depth of Field - Start Getting Creative (DSLRs) Scene Modes & Depth of Field (Compact Cameras) Improve Your Image with Natural Lighting Direction of Light and The Effect It has on Your Photos Get Nice Blue Skies in Your Photos and Avoid White Skies Better Indoor Portraits Using Window Light - pt 1 of 2 Better Indoor Portraits Using Window Light - pt 2 of 2 Create a Great Look Using Backlighting How to Improve Your Natural Light Portraits Using a Reflector Improve Your Image Using Better Composition Use the Rule of Thirds for Improved Composition Better Composition Using Diagonal Lines Use 'Leading Lines' to Create More Dramatic Images Use Repeating Patterns for More Impact Improve Your Composition Using the 'Frame within a Frame' Trick Blur the Background for More Impact (DSLRs) Blur the Background to Isolate your Subject (Compact Cameras) Don't Let Cluttered Backgrounds Ruin Your Portraits Improve Your Portraits Using Nature's Own Abstract Backgrounds Tips on Posing for Portraits Flatter Your Individual Subject with These Full Length Posing Tips Family or Small Group Poses - Pt I Standing Poses Family or Small Group Poses - Pt II Seated Poses Individual Natural and Relaxed Female Poses Ideas for Photographing Children, 4-6 Months Old Ideas for Photographing Children, 9-12 Months Old Lanscapes and Scenery Landscape Photography Tips, a Walkthough with Barbara How to Take Better Photos in The Snow Flash Photography Better Results Using an External Flashgun, PT I - Bouncing The Flash Better Flash Portraits Using an External Flashgun, PT II - More Creative Portraits Better Results Using Your Cameras' Built-in Flash - Soften The Shadows Better Results Using on-Board Flash - Get a More Pleasing Background Information and Tips on Using Lenses General Tips on Camera Lenses, Variable/Fixed Apertures, Fast/Slow, What are Prime Lenses? Lens Focal Length, Pt I - Perspective Lens Focal Length, Pt II - 'Field of View' Lens Focal Length, Pt III - 'Depth of Field' Other General Techniques A Neat Idea for a Fun, Dramatic Portrait How the 'Half Press of The Shutter' Technique Can Improve Your Picture Taking How to Easily Create a Stunning Online Slide Show in Minutes How to Take Photos of Fireworks How to Take a Really Flattering Profile or PR Photo Take a More Flattering PR or Profile Photo - Basic Technique Using Using 'Top Shade' Take a More Flattering Profile or PR Photo - Refining The Basic Profile or PR Image Which Digital Camera to Buy Next, Megapixels is Not The Answer. The Myth of Megapixels - Image Resolution and Quality Which Camera Should I Buy Next - There's So Many to Choose from! Who should take this course? This online photography course for beginners: A to Z is suitable for those who want to gain skills and knowledge in becoming a digital photographer, anyone who wants to update their technical expertise on digital photography. This course is ideal for those who want to take their photography skills to an advanced level. Entry Requirements There are no academic entry requirements for this professional photography online course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds. However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection. Assessment Method This online photography course for beginners: a to z assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%. Certification Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65. Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy. Certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35. FAQs Is CPD a recognised qualification in the UK? CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD-certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Are QLS courses recognised? Although QLS courses are not subject to Ofqual regulation, they must adhere to an extremely high level that is set and regulated independently across the globe. A course that has been approved by the Quality Licence Scheme simply indicates that it has been examined and evaluated in terms of quality and fulfils the predetermined quality standards. When will I receive my certificate? For CPD accredited PDF certificate it will take 24 hours, however for the hardcopy CPD certificate takes 5-7 business days and for the Quality License Scheme certificate it will take 7-9 business days. Can I pay by invoice? Yes, you can pay via Invoice or Purchase Order, please contact us at info@lead-academy.org for invoice payment. Can I pay via instalment? Yes, you can pay via instalments at checkout. How to take online classes from home? Our platform provides easy and comfortable access for all learners; all you need is a stable internet connection and a device such as a laptop, desktop PC, tablet, or mobile phone. The learning site is accessible 24/7, allowing you to take the course at your own pace while relaxing in the privacy of your home or workplace. Does age matter in online learning? No, there is no age limit for online learning. Online learning is accessible to people of all ages and requires no age-specific criteria to pursue a course of interest. As opposed to degrees pursued at university, online courses are designed to break the barriers of age limitation that aim to limit the learner's ability to learn new things, diversify their skills, and expand their horizons. When I will get the login details for my course? After successfully purchasing the course, you will receive an email within 24 hours with the login details of your course. Kindly check your inbox, junk or spam folder, or you can contact our client success team via info@lead-academy.org

“You don't take a photograph. You make it" - Ansel Adams Photography For Parents - Editing In Lightroom Next course starts 11 March 2024 Editing is an essential skill for anyone with even just a passing interest in photography. Much as we try, we can't always get everything right in camera and editing tools help us bring our vision to life, help correct problems and allow our images to look beautifully polished.  We teach how to do all these things in Adobe Lightroom because it's a powerful, intuitive and affordable tool used by Pros around the world for that very reason. KEY COURSE INFO: Course type: Instructor-led Course duration: 4 weeks + prep module Course format: Online course with interactive edit-along live classes, feedback on your learning and support group WHAT YOU LEARN: From being able to correct issues such as over/under exposure, issues with colour or graininess to bringing your vision to life, creating mood and tone to your images, knowing how to use editing software is a must. But good and purposeful editing goes way beyond just slapping on a preset or a filter - in our course we teach you all about the tools - not just what all of them do but how, and we teach you how to know what to use and when to achieve certain effects.everything you need to allow you to style your photos, confidently use the software and fix common problems. editing to correct common photo problems creating good editing workflow using powerful precision tools editing to achieve beautiful skin tones using light and colour creatively editing to bring out a mood of a feel THIS IS THE COURSE FOR YOU IF : Love taking photos but want them to look more polished - with colours that pop and light that's perfectly balanced You want to be able to fix common issues such as under- or overexposure, white balance or colour casts so that you never need to bin an image just because it wasn't right straight out of camera You want to get more creative with light and colour to make the images look just like the moment felt. Bring on the moody edits or sun soaked edits or light kissed skin tones or creative black and white conversions You want to confidently use the editing techniques so you can bring your vision to life every time, without guesswork You want to be able to prepare your images for print so that your walls can beam with pride at the beauty that you captured Next Editing in Lightroom course starts 11 March 2024  4 core course modules plus prep module Support Facebook group Weekly edit-along live webinar Practice files to learn on Feedback on your images HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL LEARN in this course :  Our Photo Editing in Lightroom course guides you through the photo editing process in Adobe Lightroom from start to finish – from setting it up correctly, organising your collections and creating a workflow that works for you, through learning the capabilities of all the editing tools - such as adjusting exposure, colours, light or sharpening the images; all the way to printing and creating photo books. We’ll show you how to create specific artistic effects ( high impact Black and white, vintage, light and airy, dark and moody etc ), and how to fix common photography problems ( grainy images, underexposed images, wrong colours etc). At the end of the course you will be able to confidently manage your photo collection with Lightroom, achieve desired artistic effects and make your photos truly stand out. Getting around in Lightroom and Lightroom Classic - shooting in full manual - but with clarity and purpose Correcting common problems - whether your photo started too dark or too bright, your child's face was in a shade, the white balance and colours were off, the grain was heavy, the light looked dull - you can fix it all within a couple of clicks in Lightroom Using Lightroom's super powerful intelligent masking tools to quickly and efficiently edit specific parts of your image - from brightening up the eyes to rescuing overblown skies Enhancing and adding beautiful light - light makes images stand out, but it can be hard capturing the atmosphere it creates in camera at times. Lightroom is where you can bring light to life and make your images feel how what you saw in real life Knowing how to shoot in camera so you can get the most in editing - photographers will often purposefully under or overexpose images in camera so that they have more chance of balancing the image just they way they want in Lightroom. INSIDE THE MODULES - aka WHAT DO YOU LEARN? Module 0: Getting set up in Lightroom This module is released a week before the course starts to give you a chance to fully familiarise yourself with the layout, structure and the best way of working in Lightroom Classic, including guidance of creating a smooth selection and culling process that helps you see and keep the best of your images, without getting bogged down with 100s near duplicates. Module 1: Getting Started In Lightroom - Global Edits In this module we introduce you to Lightroom's most powerful tools - the global edits. We help you understand how to tweak your images to achieve the effects you're after quickly - from adjusting over and under exposure, to correcting white balance in a few different ways, to having a play with my favourite Lightroom tool - the tone curve. Major Takeaways: At the end of the module you will have gained full control of lightroom key global tools and will be able to use them to correct any global - as in affecting the whole image - issues with your images. This includes perfecting your exposure, balancing your colour and white balance, sharpening and creating clarity and more. Module 2: Targeted Edits - Masks!  Lightroom allows us to apply edits to selected parts of the image through a range of its very powerful, intelligent and manual masks. This means you can now effortlessly select your subject from the photo to adjust them separately with just one click, you can pick only the sky, the subject's eyes or only colour green or any other element and treat them differently to the rest.  Major Takeaways: You will be able to use the full range of masks in lightroom and apply your edits exactly where they are needed, and nowhere else. This includes working with with the new AI powered masks which can detect a person's individual features and allow you to selectively edit them in a few simple steps, as well as those more manual tools, that allow you to literally paint with light and colour on your photographs. Module 3: Creative Editing in Lightroom  This is a brand new module in our course where we take all the tools introduced in Modules 1 and 2 and actually use them to achieve different effects on our photos. Wer show you how to be guided by light when editing, how to achieve a light and airy or a moody edit on your images, how to add light and how to convert to black and white, as well as how to edit skin in Lightroom! This module is all play!  Major Takeaways: You will learn how to create yoru own editing process - from knowing where to start and to understanding what elements of your photograph may need or benefit from adjusting and knowing how you can do so to achieve different outcomes. You will also learn how to edit your skin tones so they look delightful - no matter what your subject's complexion.  Module 4: After the edits We close the course with a module centered around all the things you might want to do after the edits - from preparation for print, creating photo books, but also sharing your images online and syncing them between different machines and adobe workplaces. PLUS there is a little Photoshop intro so you get a glimpse at how it's different and what it can do.    Major Takeaways: You will learn how to connect all of your Adobe ecosystem and sync and share your images across multiple devices. You will learn how to prepare your images for print so they look their very best and how to create photobooks. Next course starts 11 March 2024 Absolutely, without a doubt book Editing. I was very unsure at first. My interest in photography is to capture those memories so it felt like it was 'cheating' to edit. I can honestly say it's like magic.To finish off the pictures you love and just give you complete control over the exposure, colours to make them perfect, to rescue the disasters etc. I learnt so much in those few weeks and it made the biggest difference to my photos.  Kerry White Editing in LIGHTROOM Book your space now: COURSE STARTS : 11 March 2024 ( 4 weeks + 1 prep week)COURSE COST : £179 ( payment plans available ) What’s included: 4 weekly modules with step by step illustrated tutorials and videos + prep module weekly edit along class online class ( also recorded) - on Wednesday evenings feedback and advice on your edits private support group PDF workbook and downloadable videos Practice images to learn on Join our next group to really bring life to your images and make them look sleep, polished and full of light COURSE PREREQUISITES: Lightroom or Lightroom Classic CC software installed on your computer or tablet. RECOMENDED : Lightroom Photography Plan 25GB – a monthly subscription at approx £9pm – including Lightroom CC, Lightroom Classic CC and Photoshop. This plan can also be occasionally purchased at a lower price via Amazon or Groupon if you purchase a year’s worth of subscription in one go ( average savings – around 2-4 months worth depending on the deal) Please note that Adobe also has a Lightroom Plan with 1TB of storage – we do not recommend this plan as it restricts you to one version of software only. The increased Cloud storage can always be purchased as an add on or your plan can be switched from Photographer plan to CC only at a later stage if you prefer.

A perfect follow-on course for those who have already completed an introductory darkroom printing course, or who have a reasonable level of B&W darkroom printing experience. Please bring B&W negatives (35mm or medium format) that relate to each other in some way (subject matter, tonal range, environment etc.) as we will be making a number of prints that can be read as a series. Please note: This course only covers the printing of images and participants should therefore bring previously processed negatives and if you have one, a printed contact sheet along to the session. All other materials (including a range of papers) will be provided. Class sizes are currently limited to 4 participants to enable social distancing throughout the course. Morning Presentation and analysis of what makes a successful series of photographs, and how the final print can be crafted to accentuate the photographer’s artistic intent Reading the negative and pre-visualising the print Re-cap of darkroom skills – including overview of single filter printing, test strips and making a work print Learning how to split-filter print Afternoon Making a printing plan Using fibre based paper Plenty of practical darkroom time to work on your images and gain confidence in the new skills and processes Finishing your prints   Courses are subject to minimum enrolment. Please register early, within five days of the start date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation. Please read our cancellation policy before booking. Students, anyone over the age of 65, and those in receipt of any form of benefits can claim the concessionary price, offering a 10% discount on the full course price. Valid proof of eligibility must be produced on the first day of the course. Please use the code CONCESSION when prompted at checkout. Stills uses ILFORD PHOTO chemicals on this course that can potentially pose a risk to pregnant and breast feeding women and asthmatics. We take every care to ensure good working practices and adequate ventilation in our darkrooms. If you feel you may be adversely affected, please visit the Health and Safety section of Ilford’s website for further information. General Guidance Notes for Pregnant and Breast Feeding Women and Asthmatics: From a risk assessment standpoint, provided all necessary control measures (such as good working practices, adequate ventilation, and the use of appropriate PPE) are in place then pregnant and breastfeeding women should be able to continue to work safely with photochemical products.Inhalation is the main route by which fumes and gases enter the body, making good ventilation a high priority. Exposure to irritant chemicals that would not affect most people may provoke an asthma attack in a person who already has asthma. For example, low levels of the gas sulphur dioxide can be produced by some ILFORD PHOTO processes. Most individuals would be unaffected but asthmatics may suffer adverse affects. ILFORD PHOTO products include no known human carcinogens, and no substances to which phrase R46 (May cause heritable genetic damage) or R64 (May cause harm to breastfed babies) applies. Most ILFORD PHOTO developers use hydroquinone, and their classification therefore includes R40 (Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect) and R68 (Possible risk of irreversible effects). Some ILFORD PHOTO chemicals use boric acid or borates. These substances are classified as toxic for reproduction. As a result, the classification of some of the powder developers includes R60 (May impair fertility) and R61 (May cause harm to the unborn child).