Skillshare - What Makes a Good Photo: A Beginners Guide to Editing in Lightroom
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- Unlock the full potential of your photography with "What Makes a Good Photo: A Beginner’s Guide to Editing in Lightroom," a Skillshare class designed to bridge the gap between a raw snapshot and a professional masterpiece. If you have ever felt that your photos don’t quite capture the magic of the moment you visualized, this course is your essential roadmap. Led by experienced creator Daeko, this class demystifies the technical and artistic elements of photography, providing beginners with a clear, actionable framework to elevate their work using Adobe Lightroom.
- The journey begins by exploring the core pillars of a "good" photo. Before moving a single slider, you will learn to analyze lighting, subject isolation, and framing. By understanding these fundamental parameters, you gain the "photographer’s eye," allowing you to identify what a photo needs to truly stand out. This foundational knowledge ensures that your editing process is intentional and driven by a creative vision rather than guesswork. Whether you are shooting with a high-end DSLR or just the smartphone in your pocket, the principles taught here apply to every shutter click.
- Once the groundwork is laid, the course dives deep into the powerful world of Adobe Lightroom. You will be guided through a complete, start-to-finish workflow on both desktop and mobile platforms. The curriculum covers essential technical skills, including importing and organizing your library, mastering the Basics panel for tonal recovery, and utilizing the HSL (Hue, Saturation, and Luminance) sliders to make colors pop. You will also explore advanced stylization through Color Grading, learning how to give your images a unique, polished signature. The class even emphasizes budget-friendly creativity, showcasing how the free version of Lightroom Mobile can produce world-class results.
- By the end of this 97-minute masterclass, you will have completed a hands-on project: transforming a raw image into a stunning, finished piece of art. With provided raw files to practice on, you can follow along step-by-step or apply the lessons to your own personal portfolio. This class is more than just a software tutorial; it is an invitation to master the art of visual storytelling. Stop settling for generic edits and start creating photos that capture attention and evoke emotion. Join a community of over 11,000 students and begin your transformation from a hobbyist to a confident digital editor today.
