Library,LR3,Resources,Tutorials         4 comments

I don’t often get questions about how to apply keywords to photos, but I do hear from people who are struggling to regain a bit of order over an unruly keyword list, so it is to them that I devote this column. Unfortunately, there is no magic wand to wave and automatically fix a disorganized keyword list, you’ll need to roll up your sleeves, put the kettle on, and just get down to business.

 Develop Module,Library,LR2,LR3,Tutorials         1 comment

New guest post up on Photofocus.com on Two Fast Ways to Apply Develop Settings to Multiple Photos in Lightroom. Here’s the steps I use for applying the same crop to multiple photos …

 Before You Start,Develop Module,Export,Import,Library,LR2,LR3,Print,Resources,Slideshow,Tips,Tutorials,Web         No comments

Ever since writing Lightroom for Dummies I’ve had the idea to teach a class based on the most common topics people are asking about. Topics they are either not finding covered in books or seminars or are just not covered in a format that allows them to ask questions and learn while doing. To that end I am extremely pleased to have the opportunity to teach that exact course in an online format through the Perfect Picture School of Photography (PPSOP)!

 Library,LR2,LR3,Tips,Tutorials         1 comment

The name of the post is Avoiding Problems + Improving Performance = Happy Lightroom User and with it I tried to cover the basic tips that account for nearly a third of the problems people ask me about. It may seem simple, but you’d be surprised how often it comes up and how easy it can be to overlook.

 Library,LR2,Tutorials         No comments

The types of tasks performed in the Library module generally fall under file management, such as separating the keepers from the clunkers, applying keywords, organizing into collections, renaming, applying metadata, etc., and each of these views are designed to help make those tasks a little easier.
The four Library module views—Grid, …

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I was recently asked if it were possible to assign photos to a collection during import. It would make a good feature request, but it is not currently possible.
Here are the alternatives I came up with that could be used once the import is complete.
You could select all (Ctrl/Cmd+A) the …

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There’s a tiny little feature called Show in Collection that Adobe added to the contextual menu that appears when you right-click a photo just about anywhere in Lightroom. 
It allows you to see what collections that photo has been added to and it allows you to jump over to viewing any …

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There’s a handy feature in the Filmstrip that gives you access to a wide range of info about your photos no matter where you are in Lightroom.
First you need to enable Show Image Info Tooltips in the Filmstrip. Just right-click (Ctrl-click) a photo in the Filmstrip and go to View …

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Here’s one of those little things that seems to be tripping up a number of Lightroom 1 users who have upgraded to Lightroom 2.
In Lightroom 1, you can expand the Keywording panel and start typing a keyword into the big keyword tag field. As soon as you start typing, Lightroom …

 Library,LR2,Tips         4 comments

There is a small and little used command in Lightroom’s Folders panel that can make your life simpler in the long run.

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The Quick Develop panel’s sole purpose in life is to speed up your workflow. It is essentially a mini Develop module built right into the Library module. It is not intended to replace the Develop module, but rather to give you the ability to tap into the power of the …