Merging Catalogs – Stage 1 – Identifying Catalogs
In the last post in the series, we gained an overview of the process of merging multiple catalogs into a single Master catalog. The first task is to identify which catalogs contain metadata you want to...
View ArticleMerging Catalogs – Stage 2 – Prepare Catalogs for a Clean Merge
In the last post, we figured out which of your multiple catalogs you want to merge into your new Master Catalog. We want a smooth merge of catalogs. so there’s a little more to do to prepare. Then...
View ArticleMerging Catalogs – Stage 3 – Using Import from Another Catalog to Merge
In the last post, we finished gathering information about the catalogs and created a plan of action. With all of the information to hand, you’re ready to start merging catalogs. Open Lightroom and go...
View ArticleMerging Catalogs – Stage 4 – Cleanup
In the last few posts, we’ve been merging multiple catalogs into a single new Master catalog. Once the photos are all in a single catalog, you can finish cleaning up. Fix Missing Photos If any photos...
View ArticleWhat’s New in Lightroom Classic 9.2.1 & Cloud 3.2.1 (April 2020)?
Lightroom Classic 9.2.1 and Cloud 3.2.1 have been released today. Being a double dot release, these are purely for bug fixes and new camera support. New camera support: Canon EOS 850D (EOS Kiss...
View ArticleHow do I invert a negative scan in Lightroom?
Many photographers have boxes of old film negatives they would like to access in Lightroom. While most film scanning software can automatically invert the photos, this won’t work when using a camera to...
View ArticleHow do I change the photo dates on scanned / photographed images?
You have a load of images you scanned or photographed, now you want them to appear in your Lightroom catalog in the right order – usually in some sort of date sequence. But of course, they all have...
View ArticleWhat kind of keywords should I assign to my photos?
As the number of photos in your catalog grows, finding a photo is essential. One of the best ways to do this is by assigning keywords to your photo(s). Keyword tags are text metadata used to describe...
View ArticleShould I use flat or hierarchical keywords?
In the last post, we were talking about the kind of keywords to add to your photos, but this week, let’s talk about the pros and cons of flat vs. hierarchical keyword lists. Please note this only...
View ArticleHow do I assign keywords to my photos?
Having decided how you’ll keyword your photos and whether to use a flat list or hierarchy (Lightroom Classic), you’re ready to start assigning keywords to your photos. All the principles we looked at...
View ArticleHow do I clean up my keyword list?
In a previous post, we learned how to start keywording from scratch, but many Lightroom users have already added a few keywords, so this week, we’ll do some cleanup. This is mostly aimed at Lightroom...
View ArticleWhat’s New in Lightroom (Cloud service) June 2020 release?
The Lightroom cloud ecosystem has been updated today, with updates for Windows & Mac (3.3) and iOS & Android (5.3). (Lightroom Classic has also been updated.) New icons The first thing you’ll...
View ArticleWhat’s New in Lightroom Classic 9.3 (June 2020)?
Lightroom Classic 9.3 has been released today. As well as bug fixes and new camera/lens support, the engineering team have spent this release cycle focusing on some long-term requests and other...
View ArticleLightroom Top 10 Gotcha’s
If you’re just starting out with Lightroom Classic, there are a few CRUCIAL bits of information which will save you hours of headaches and untangling. They’re the kind of thing that just make you say...
View ArticleWhat’s new in Lightroom Classic since Lightroom 6?
Whether you’re considering upgrading from Lightroom 6 (or earlier) to Lightroom Classic because you have a new camera, you’re planning to upgrade to macOS Catalina, or you’re just tempted by the new...
View ArticleWhat happens to my photos if I cancel my Adobe subscription?
If you cancel your Adobe subscription what happens to your photos? Will your work and photos be lost? Whichever version of Lightroom you’re using, are your photos safe if you cancel your Adobe...
View ArticleLightroom cloud ecosystem vs. Lightroom Classic – which do I need?
Whether you’ve used Lightroom for years, or you’re just getting started, you’ve likely come across the fact that there’s two completely different programs, both called Lightroom. If you’re a little...
View ArticleWhat’s changed since Lightroom (cloud-service) was launched?
The first release of Lightroom, 1.0, was released on February 19, 2007, after a long public beta period. It evolved over the years, with mobile apps being added in 2015. The original desktop app has...
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