Mastering the Lightroom Catalog Class

How to setup, organize, merge, backup a Lightroom Catalog…everything you need to know but were afraid to ask. From best practices to walking through a start-to-finish workflow.

– by Chrissy Donadi

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm (New York Time), Feb 27, 2021

THIS ONLINE CLASS HAS ENDED

Get unlimited streaming access to Webinar & Online Classes Recordings & ALL Video Tutorials on Visual Wilderness for just $14.95/mo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I cannot attend my Live Online Class Session?

We record all our live classes session. So if for some reason you cannot attend a live session you will have 1 year watch the the recorded video.

NOTE: Online classes are non-refundable.

What do I need to attend Live Class Session?

You will need a high-speed internet connection to attend our live online class.

We use Zoom Meetings to run our online classes. Zoom Meetings is compatible with all devices, including Mac and PC desktop computers and laptops, mobile phones, and tablet devices. If you're still not sure whether your device will work with our streaming services, try your device out by joining a test meeting at https://zoom.us/test

NOTE: We do not recommend using your mobile phone to attend the meeting because of small screen size of mobile phone. You will get most out of your Online Classes if you are watching out live session on 13 inch or larger screen.

Can I access Online Classes after the Live Session?

Yes. We will attempt to record live presentation. Barring any unforeseen circumstances you will have 1 year access to the recorded video.

What's Included in our Online Classes?

Visual Wilderness Online classes is a live event. Here is what is included in our live online classes:

  • You will be able to watch and hear the instructors as they teach the class topic.
  • Our instructors use a variety of teaching materials in the online classes. These materials may include a Live video, Presentation, Post Processing and Field Videos and more.
  • You will be able to ask question during the Live Event using Zoom’s chat box. NOTE: You do not need a microphone to ask questions. All questions are submitted using the chat box.
  • We will send you a video recording of the class after the live session is completed.

CLASS AGENDA

  • Introduction
  • In-depth explanation of Lightroom’s Catalog & Preferred Settings
  • How to travel with your Lightroom Catalog
  • Lightroom Back-up Strategies
  • Start-to-finish Workflow of Organizing Photos in Lightroom
  • Q&A will be answered throughout the online class

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

  • Compatible with: Lightroom Classic 2021 and higher
  • Video Created with: Lightroom Classic 2021

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • See how professional photographers use a variety of tools and techniques to setup and maintain their Lightroom Catalogs.
  • Understand settings to balance between performance speed and storage space.
  • Discover seamless ways to travel with your Lightroom Catalog.
  • Learn which aspects of Lightroom require back-ups and strategies to create redundancy to safeguard your work.
  • Explore best practices for organizing photos in Lightroom so you can avoid the common pitfalls.
  • Watch how Chrissy efficiently imports, culls, and organizes her photography.

What People are Saying

I learned a tremendous amount

Having admired Alan Shapiro‘s work, this entertaining and informative behind the scenes view of his masterful creativity was delightful. I learned a tremendous amount. I am looking forward to his next

Barbara Reiner
New Haven, CT

Great and informative

Alan Shapiro‘s texture webinar was great and informative – only wish it was

Susan Germyn-Francis
Florida

I feel that my money was well spent

Alan Shaprio‘s Online class well paced and well planned class flew by. It was wonderful to see Alan work and create and explain his process. I feel that my money was well

Sue Eberhart
Lewes, Delaware, USA

Jay was very clear and to the point

Jay was very clear and to the point in In Sharp Focus Webinar. I learned a lot from him today and come to realize how much I don’t

Bob
Salida, Calif

I have benefited immensely from your instruction

I have benefited immensely from your instruction on hyper-focal distance, and on stacking, photos to attain sharp focus throughout the scene. Your enthusiasm for your work is contagious. I appreciate the influence of your vitality in

Jim
Indian Land, SC, USA

Terrific clear, simple, engaging style

Jay and Varina Patel’s Ultimate Landscape Photography Course has been a great resource to help me in my journey towards taking great photos. Their presentations are in the terrific clear, simple, engaging style that they use

Simon Patterson
Western Australia

Eager for further on line classes with Alan Shapiro

I enjoyed the class immensely and am eager for further on line classes with Alan Shapiro on Visual

Sue Reyman

Excellent Class for a New Student

The Creative Sharpening Class by Jay Patel enlightened me as to the different approaches to sharpening various aspects of a landscape scene. It would be an excellent class for a new student of Lightroom as well

Larry Wilkinson
Michigan, United States

Great collection of instructional videos

Thank you Jay and Varina . Another great collection of instructional videos. I watch a lot of videos and you two are really the best in giving useful

Richard Duckworth
Florida, USA

I have learned so much from the videos

Visual Wilderness Streaming Service is the one service that I subscribe to that I truly would be heartbroken to lose!!! I have learned so much from the videos and love that I can go back and

Stephanie Young
Kentucky, United States