This course takes a practical approach to developing skills in the post processing of images using Lightroom Classic.  The course is suitable for both beginners and more experienced users.   It covers importing, editing and printing of images using the Library, Develop and Print modules.  The course will focus on the Lightroom Classic subscription version.

The Tutor – Mark O’Reilly

Mark is an avid photographer who loves to share knowledge.  He has a TAFE Certificate 4 in Digital Imagery and Small Business Management.  Mark’s career of choice was Information Technology, and before his retirement, he worked as a Systems Administrator for companies like EDS and HP.  For the last 15 years, he has owned and run a business called MOR Images, where he would photograph events such as weddings, sporting events and social engagements.  Mark has been a member of the Australian Photographic Society for 10 years and a member of the Adelaide Camera Club for 3 years.  He has also conducted tutorial classes teaching small groups of people on how to use their camera equipment.

Requirements

Participants must bring their laptop with Lightroom Classic loaded.  A subscription to Lightroom Classic is available from https://www.adobe.com/au/ for a monthly fee and includes Photoshop.  A limited-time free trial is also available from the website.  Please do not confuse Lightroom Classic with Lightroom, as they are separate software programs.

Please ensure your laptop is fully charged, as opportunities for recharging during the sessions may be limited due to OH&S requirements.

Program:  Saturday, 26 and 27 July 2025

Location:  Meeting Room – Kadina Town Hall, Function Room.
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, including breaks.

This session will cover the following topics:

A very quick Introduction and overview to Adobe Lightroom Classic software:

• Hardware requirements and an overview of the workspace,

• Raw files and file types,

• Catalogues

• Views: grid, loupe, compare, survey, people, sort

Library Module:

• Importing files into Lightroom from the camera, a card reader or a hard drive

• Exporting to a storage disk and location,

• Sizing for competition

This will be accomplished through set exercises demonstrated by the instructor and performed by all participants.

The Develop Module:

• Basic adjustments – white balance, slider controls, auto, B&W and HDR buttons, tone slider, presence,

• Global adjustments

• The histogram

• The five overlay tools including edit, crop, straightening, spot removal and masking

• Tone curve

• Colour mixing and grading

• The detail panel, including noise reduction

• Lens profile corrections and using defringe

• Transform, lens blur and effects panels

Print Module:

• Printing, soft proofing

• Page setup

• Printer setup

• Adding a border.

Other Information – If time permits

• Basic troubleshooting,

• Optimising performance

Cost

$100 per person.

Payment

Payment can be made using your credit or debit card or via PayPal.  Please visit the SAPF website   https://www.sapf.org.au/courses  for more information.

Agreement

Please read the SAPF Workshops and Courses – Terms and Conditions attached to this document (also available on the SAPF website under ‘Workshops’).  Registering and paying for the course assumes you accept these terms.

Enquiries

Contact the SAPF Course Coordinator (Margaret Phillips) at coursecoordinator@sapf.org.au