The Charleston Center for Photography

Please note; this class is for Adobe Lightroom Classic not Lightroom (the"cloud based" version. Please check the picture above. If your interface looks like that then you have the correct app.

Take your photo workflow and editing skills to the next level in this intermediate-level Adobe Lightroom Classic class. Designed for photographers who already understand the basics, this course focuses on building a faster, more organized, and more powerful editing workflow from import to final image.

We’ll cover advanced interface setup and workspace customization, metadata presets, smarter import strategies, and efficient image organization using star ratings, color labels, filtering systems, collections, and advanced keywording techniques. You’ll also learn how to perform detailed metadata searches to quickly locate images in even the largest catalogs.

On the editing side, we’ll dive deeper into Lightroom Classic’s powerful tools including HSL adjustments, advanced masking techniques, HDR blending, panorama stitching, and workflow tips that improve both speed and consistency.

Whether you’re managing thousands of images or refining your editing style, this class will help you streamline your workflow, stay organized, and unlock more of Lightroom Classic’s professional capabilities.

Topics include:

• • Interface setup and workspace optimization
  • Metadata presets and advanced import tips
  • Star ratings, flags, color labels, and filtering
  • Advanced keywording and metadata searches
  • Creating and managing collections
  • HSL and Color Mixer tools
  • Advanced masking techniques
  • HDR blending workflows
  • Panorama stitching
  • Time-saving workflow tips and more

Recommended for photographers who have taken our Introduction to Adobe Lightroom Classic class or those with a working knowledge of Adobe Lightroom Classic.

Please note; this class is for Adobe Lightroom Classic not Lightroom (the"cloud based" version. Please check the picture above. If your interface looks like that then you have the correct app.