begins October 13th, 2025
Ryan Longnecker
The Ultimate Lightroom Primer
4 WEEK Small Group Workshop
WORKSHOP LESSONS WEEK BY WEEK
Week One
Introduction to Lightroom, the Library Module, and Your Catalog
Get started with a step-by-step guide to setting up your computer and software, configuring settings, creating your first catalog, and exploring the Library Module in Lightroom Classic. Learn how to organize your catalog and use keywords, ratings, and labels effectively.
Week Two
Introduction to the Develop Module
Begin your journey in the Develop module of Lightroom Classic, overing all the editing panels and their uses. Refine images with the Tone Curve, Color Mixer, and Color Grading tools, then enhance sharpness, correct lens distortions, adjust perspectives, and apply lens blur for creative effects.
Week Three
Development Module Continued
This week, you'll continue exploring the Develop module, diving into topics like presets, masks, tools, and export settings. There are dedicated sections on editing techniques for skin tones and landscape images. You'll also learn how to create your own presets that reflect your unique style and workflow, plus get a free download of one of Ryan's own presets.
Week Four
Wrapping Up Lightroom and Bonus Content
Explore additional Lightroom modules and panels, then dive into a 10-tip video full of practical techniques. Learn to create a film and cinematic look, make your subject stand out, fine-tune exposure, fix color casts, use gradient masks to guide the viewer’s eye, and export settings for web and social. You'll also get a walkthrough of the Lightroom mobile app to apply your skills on the go.
meet your instructor
Ryan Longnecker
Ryan Longnecker is a Creative Director based out of Los Angeles, specializing in Photography, Videography, Drone, and Design. With backgrounds in music, theology, the arts, and a personal passion for conservation and an empathic approach to human connection Ryan thrives in diverse opportunities and challenges in his own creative journey. Ryan feels the most fulfillment when he is connecting with others and walking alongside them as they move through challenge and breakthrough. Ryan has enjoyed speaking in worldwide conferences, workshops, small groups, and individual mentorships. He has also been featured in over 40 online and print publications. He enjoys the quiet and simple, and most of all his wife and two daughters.
When will this course begin?
Will this course be applicable to Lightroom Classic on a laptop?
Nicole, yes this will be looking at Lightroom Classic