Lightroom Editing Workflow

Most photographers struggle in Lightroom not because it is complicated, but because they are guessing. This workshop replaces trial-and-error with a clear, repeatable editing system so you always know what to do next and why you are doing it.

In this guided, hands-on session, we will work step-by-step through a complete real-world workflow using your own images, from import to final export. The focus is on clarity, consistency, and control, so you leave editing with confidence instead of uncertainty.

You’ll learn:

• Import & Organization – How to keep your Lightroom library clean and structured
• Correct Editing Order – Cull → Global Adjustments → Local Adjustments → Export
• Global Editing Technique – Setting exposure, color, and tone with intention
• Local Adjustments – Dodging, burning, and refining details carefully
• Batch Consistency – Keeping your style uniform across a full shoot
• When to Leave it Alone – Knowing when not to edit for a stronger final image

This workshop is hands-on — you’ll be editing your own images during class using a clear workflow guide you can keep and use afterward.
Cost: $65 before class begins
Official Sign Up: https://matteblackcamerarentals.com/phoenix-photography-classes-and-events/
What to Bring:

• Laptop with Lightroom installed
• A charged laptop and power adapter
• A small set of RAW images to edit
• Curiosity and patience as you learn a new process

By the end of this workshop, you’ll have a clean, structured workflow you can use every time you open Lightroom — and the confidence to edit intentionally instead of guessing.
Class begins promptly at 10:00 AM. We recommend arriving around 9:30 AM to check in and get set up before we start.
*Classes will be canceled if there are no signups by Friday.