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DAY 5 - THE LIGHTROOM VIRTUAL SUMMIT 2025
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Current time in Tampa, FL (Summit Headquarters)
Day 5 - Friday, September 19th
SESSION 37
Session Goes Live at 8am EDT
“Shoot It. Store It. Sleep Soundly.” Who’s it for? Photographers who love creating but dread the tech. Whether you’re a full-time shooter or a hobbyist with 50,000 raw files clogging your desktop, this class is for you.
The Horror Stories – Why Backup Matters
The Golden Rule – 3-2-1 Explained
The Ingestion Station – From Card to Lightroom
External SSDs – Speed, Portability & The “Working Drive”
NAS – The Photographer’s Digital Fort Knox
Workflow Nirvana – Automate Everything
Cloud Backup – Insurance Policy for the Apocalypse
Peter’s Pro Tips & Time-Saving Tricks
SESSION 38
Session Goes Live at 9am EDT
In this class, Anthony Morganti will teach you how to properly use the new landscape masking tools in Lightroom. Anthony will begin with the basics of the landscape masks then proceed to more advanced techniques that will help you achieve a beautiful edit.
You will learn when, in your workflow, is best to apply the landscape masks
You will learn the basics of each type of landscape mask.
You will learn advanced techniques with the landscape masks such as adding, subtracting, and intersecting them.
You will learn some secrets about how to improve the masks.
SESSION 39
Session Goes Live at 10am EDT
Thanks to Lightroom Classic's new AI feature selection tools, LrC has become a portrait editing power house. You can now edit portraits in a fraction of the time it used to take. Join master portrait retoucher Kristina Sherk as she shows you how to batch process portraits like the pros do!
How to make selective edits using LrC's feature selection tools
How to use all of Lightroom's sync settings to streamline editing
How to save time in your daily workflow
SESSION 40
Session Goes Live at 11am EDT
Unlock the mysteries of printing and finally get your photos to look as good on paper as they do on screen. In this session, Glyn will lead you through the often-overlooked settings, color management tips, and practical workflows that make all the difference. Whether you're printing at home or preparing files for a lab, this is the print talk every Lightroom user needs, but no one ever gives.
VIP EXCLUSIVE
Session Goes Live at NOON EDT
VIP Live Help Desk
VIPs: Log in to your VIP Member Area to register for the live Help Desk


SESSION 41
Session Goes Live at 1pm EDT
Create beautiful printed books without leaving Adobe Lightroom Classic. This class covers everything from layout and design to typography and final export, all within Lightroom’s built-in Book Module. Whether you're building a client album, a personal portfolio, or a keepsake, you'll learn how to make it shine—without external software.
In this class you will learn:
The process of organizing and preparing for your book project.
How to create a new book project.
How to decide on the type of book you will create with examples of what you are physically going to get.
How to place images automatically into your book design.
How to manually place images and adjust your auto book designs.
How to add text and how to use the powerful typography tools in Lightroom.
How to use every tool in the Book Module in Lightroom Classic.
How to access Blurb books from Lightroom if you don't use Lightroom Classic.
SESSION 42
Session Goes Live at 2pm EDT
When people say “make it pop” what do they mean? Have you ever seen photos that have so much depth they almost appear 3-dimensional? Like you could reach into the screen and touch them?
Do you wonder how they do that? Colin Smith combines dodge and burn techniques with traditional art techniques to create what he calls Hyper Dodging and Burning. This creates the illusion of painting with shadow and light. It adds dimension and substance to your photos. Using the AI Masking tools in combination with these techniques makes it easy for anyone make their photos pop like never before. You will learn
How to approach a photo and find a good candidate?
How to chisel the details in your image
How to use the advanced settings for the Lightroom brush tool
How to utilize AI masks to speed up your work
SESSION 43
Session Goes Live at 3pm EDT
It can be incredibly helpful to keep track of where your photos were captured, and Lightroom Classic makes easy work of location tracking with the help of the Map module. In this class you'll learn the various ways you can add location information to your photos, making it possible to have markers on the map identifying where images were captured. This can help provide a reminder of where photos were captured, make it easier to return to a specific location for a re-shoot, and even locate photos based on their location. Join Tim Grey for this class and get your photos on the map!
How to use a track log for automatic location information
Adding location information to photos with the map
How to find specific photos based on location information
SESSION 44
Session Goes Live at 4pm EDT
In this class you’ll learn how to bring your wildlife and pet photos to life through targeted, and effective editing. We’ll cover how to handle the light and tricky exposures. You’ll learn the best ways to bring out fine detail in feathers and fur, enhance eyes without overdoing it, and use Lightroom’s masking tools to help isolate your subjects. We’ll finish up with noise reduction, color adjustments, and sharpening techniques, plus workflow tips to keep your edits quick and natural.
SESSION 45
Session Goes Live at 5pm EDT
INTERNET OUTAGE caused a delay. Free access time will be extended for this class
Traveling light doesn’t mean sacrificing your workflow. In this session, you’ll learn how to leave the laptop at home and use Lightroom Mobile on a tablet to manage your photos while you’re on the go—all without relying on an internet connection. We’ll cover everything from ingesting images into your iPad and backing them up to an external device, to culling your photos during your trip. You’ll also discover how to seamlessly transfer all your images and edits into Lightroom Classic once you’re back home, ensuring nothing gets lost in the process. Along the way, we’ll discuss the hardware options you’ll need, how to handle renaming your images, and practical tips for managing your workflow from start to finish. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or just looking to simplify your setup, this session will give you the tools and confidence to master a tablet-based workflow with Lightroom Classic.
• How to get your LRC presets to appear in LR Mobile
• Working without an internet connection while you travel
• Understanding how LR Mobile stores edits and how to get them into LR Classic with or without an internet connection
• How to clear off space on your tablet once you return from your trip