Category: Lightroom Classic

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Pixology Magazine December 2021

The December 2021 issue of Pixology magazine is now available, featuring the following articles:

  • Understanding Sidecar Files
    Learn to better understand the “sidecar” files that can be used to store standard metadata updates for proprietary raw captures.
  • Top Photo Accessories
    Discover some of the top photo accessories you may want to add to your photography and workflow.
  • Wide-Angle Tips
    Get tips on how to make the most of your compositions when capturing a wide field of view using a wide-angle lens.
  • Catalog Backup
    Learn why it is important to make use of the built-in catalog backup feature in Lightroom Classic, and how to configure that backup for your specific needs.
  • Photo Story: Alpine Layers
    Read about a photo that turned out unexpectedly well on a scouting trip to a mountaintop in the Alps of Austria.

Pixology magazine is included in the GreyLearning Ultimate Bundle, and is also available as a standalone subscription here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/pixology-magazine

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Live Online Workshop: “Mastering Photo Optimization in Lightroom Classic”

I am excited to announce that I will be teaching a comprehensive live online workshop during the first two weeks of January, focused on helping photographers make the most of Lightroom Classic for optimizing their photos to perfection. This will include detailed coverage of the completely new approach to applying targeted adjustments in Lightroom Classic 11.

The live online workshop features:

    • Six online “virtual classroom” sessions with live demonstrations and practical examples (each session is about two hours in duration).
    • Access to recordings of all workshop sessions, including the option to download the recordings to your computer or mobile device.
    • Opportunity to get your questions answered during the live online sessions.
    • Option to submit follow-up questions via email.
    • Limited class size to ensure personal attention.
    • And more!

The six online sessions will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 12:00pm to about 2:00pm Eastern Time. The first session will be on Monday, January 3, 2022, and the final session will be on Friday, January 14, 2022. If you’re not able to attend any of the live online sessions you can review the recordings for any missed sessions and ask questions during the following sessions or via email.

If you would like to gain confidence in your ability to optimize your photographs to perfection and realize your vision for each image, you won’t want to miss this online workshop experience!

You can get all of the details of this comprehensive online workshop here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/online-workshop-mastering-photo-optimization-in-lightroom-classic

I’ll hope to see you in my “virtual classroom” in January!

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New Update: Lightroom Classic 11

Adobe has released the new version 11 of Lightroom Classic, and I have new content in the GreyLearning library covering the top new features.

The new version of Lightroom Classic includes a powerful and significant update to how targeted adjustments are covered, and I explain all of the details in my video on “Applying Targeted Adjustments”, which is included in the “Lightroom Lectures” course. There is also a new video on “Updating Metadata for your Photos” that covers the updates related to metadata entry in Lightroom Classic.

The “Lightroom Lectures” course will be updated soon with additional content covering workflow topics for Lightroom Classic. You can get the full “Mastering Lightroom Classic” bundle here:

https://www.greylearning.com/bundles/lightroom-classic-10

In addition, the November 2021 issue of Pixology magazine has been published, and includes an article on the top updates to Lightroom Classic 11. You can find Pixology magazine here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/pixology-magazine

The above updates, along with all other courses and content published through GreyLearning, is also included in the GreyLearning Ultimate Bundle. If you’re interested in optimizing your photography workflow with the full bundle, you can learn more here (with $50 off if you use this link to get started):

https://www.greylearning.com/bundles/greylearning-bundle?coupon=ultimate99

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New Course: “Lightroom Lectures”

I am happy to announce a new course has been added to the “Mastering Lightroom Classic 10” bundle in the GreyLearning library!

This new course is called “Lightroom Lectures”, and it represents a new approach to teaching photographers how to make the most of their workflow based on my extensive experience and feedback from students.

Each lesson in the “Lightroom Lectures” course provides thorough coverage of a specific aspect of Lightroom Classic, with a typical lecture being about one hour in duration. This provides a series of cohesive lessons that will help ensure you gain knowledge and confidence for using Lightroom Classic in your workflow.

With the publication of this course the “Mastering Lightroom Classic 10” bundle includes coverage of all of the core workflow topics, including organizing, optimizing, and sharing photos using Lightroom Classic. However, there will still be new content added over the coming weeks!

New lessons will be published on organizing and optimizing photos, using the new “lectures” format. In addition, lessons will be added to cover the use of Photoshop specifically for photographers who are using Lightroom Classic as the foundation of their workflow.

Get all of the details of the “Mastering Lightroom Classic 10” bundle here:

https://www.greylearning.com/bundles/lightroom-classic-10

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Webinar Recording: Black and White with Lightroom Classic

The recording of my full presentation on “Black & White with Lightroom Classic” has been published on my “Tim Grey TV” channel on YouTube. During the presentation I covered:

  • Controlling how individual colors are interpreted in terms of the brightness of the shades of gray
  • Techniques for including an element of color in a black and white photo
  • How to add effects such as a vignette to a black and white photo
  • And more!!!

You can view the recording of this presentation here:

https://youtu.be/mLTl1VlRoqc

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Pixology Magazine August 2021

The August 2021 issue of Pixology magazine is now available, featuring the following articles:

  • Exposure Rules of Thumb
    Get tips on estimating initial exposure settings for a scene with a series of helpful rules of thumb for specific lighting conditions.
  • Sharing by Synchronization
    Learn how Lightroom Classic makes it easy to share photos by synchronizing them to your other devices, even enabling you to browse selected photos through a web browser from virtually anywhere.
  • Curves for Tone
    Learn to understand the powerful Curves adjustment in Photoshop for applying sophisticated tonal adjustments to your photos.
  • Water Protection
    Find out about the various accessories you can use to keep your camera safe from water, whether you are just photographing in the rain or actually taking your camera underwater.
  • Photo Story: Echelon Formation
    You don’t always have to travel far for great photographic opportunities, as I was reminded of recently when I had the opportunity to photograph the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds at an air show nearby. The story of my favorite photo from the day is shared in this article.

Pixology magazine is included in the GreyLearning Ultimate Bundle, and is also available as a standalone subscription here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/pixology-magazine

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Recordings from GreyLearning Virtual Photo Conference

I enjoyed presenting throughout the day this past Saturday for the GreyLearning Virtual Photo Conference, and appreciate all of the great feedback we received.

Recordings of all sessions are now available through the GreyLearning website. You can get all of the details here:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/conference-2021-06

Keep in mind that the recordings are also included at no additional charge as part of the GreyLearning Ultimate Bundle. This bundle includes all of my video training courses on Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, and more, as well as monthly issues of Pixology magazine, the Ask Tim Grey Monthly Digest, and more. You can get more details with a special discount included by using this link to get started:

https://www.greylearning.com/bundles/greylearning-bundle?coupon=conference21

Here is a summary of the topics covered during the GreyLearning Virtual Photo Conference:

  • Keynote: Better Photography Through Travel
  • Streamlined Organization in Lightroom Classic
  • Smartphone Apps for Photographers
  • Mastering Layer Masks in Photoshop
  • Mirrorless Cameras Presented by Noah Buchanan of Hunt’s Photo & Video
  • Depth of Field Demystified
  • “Ask Tim Grey” Live! Q&A with Gear Questions Answered by Noah Buchanan of Hunt’s Photo & Video

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June 12th: GreyLearning Virtual Photo Conference

I am pleased to announce that on Saturday, June 12th, I will present a free all-day virtual photo conference, featuring a variety of live online presentations on photography, Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, and more!

The GreyLearning Virtual Photo Conference will be held on Saturday, June 12th, from 10:00am Eastern Time to about 5:30pm ET.

The schedule of presentations is as follows (all times are Eastern Time zone):

10:00am – Keynote: Better Photography Through Travel
11:00am – Streamlined Organization in Lightroom Classic
12:00pm – Smartphone Apps for Photographers
1:00pm – Lunch Break
2:00pm – Mastering Layer Masks in Photoshop
3:00pm – Mirrorless Cameras, Presented by Noah Buchanan of Hunt’s Photo & Video
4:00pm – Depth of Field Demystified
4:30pm – “Ask Tim Grey” Live! Q&A, with Gear Questions Answered by Hunt’s Photo & Video

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Birthday Discount!

Today is my birthday, and to celebrate we’re offering a 50% discount off my comprehensive video course on “Cleaning Up Your Mess in Lightroom Classic”!

If you would like to streamline your workflow and clean up problems with your Lightroom Classic catalog, this course can help. And at half off, this is a perfect time to do some “spring cleaning” in Lightroom Classic! Get all of the details with the discount included automatically by using this link to get started:

https://www.greylearning.com/courses/lightroom-mess?coupon=mess50