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Michael Cartwright Photography

Photo Editing For Beginners - Lightroom

Master the Essentials of Photo Editing & Organisation

Join me for a hands-on, relaxed and genuinely useful introduction to Adobe Lightroom Classic – the essential software for photographers wanting to take control of their image editing and file management.

This three-week workshop is designed for beginners, whether you're completely new to Lightroom or you've dabbled a bit and want to build a proper foundation. You don’t need to bring a laptop or camera – just turn up, take notes, ask questions, and learn.

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18th Sep - 02nd Oct, 2025

£125.00 / £125.00 Deposit

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Photo Editing For Beginners - Lightroom
Photo Editing For Beginners - Lightroom
Photo Editing For Beginners - Lightroom
Photo Editing For Beginners - Lightroom

Over three sessions (6 hours total), I’ll take you step-by-step through the Lightroom workflow, from importing and organising your images to editing and exporting them with confidence. I’ll demystify the software and give you the tools to get the very best from your photographs – whether you're editing for social media, family albums, or the start of something more serious.

The Plan – What We’ll Cover

Session 1: Organise Like a Pro

  • Understanding file formats (RAW vs JPEG)

  • Folder systems and smart storage practices

  • Lightroom Catalogues explained

  • Importing images – best practices

  • Keywording, rating and tagging

  • Filtering and culling with purpose

  • Workflow ideas that work in the real world

 If your digital files are a mess, this one’s for you. We’ll sort them out.

Session 2: Editing Essentials

  • The Lightroom interface – what's what

  • Global adjustments: exposure, colour, contrast, clarity

  • Localised tools: brushes, masks, gradients

  • Cropping and straightening

  • Using presets wisely (not lazily!)

  • Lightroom’s hidden power: using the histogram and hot keys

 This is where the magic happens – making your images sing without overcooking them.

Session 3: Exporting & Beyond

  • Export settings – for web, print, and archiving

  • Saving different versions of the same photo

  • Presets for exporting

  • Integration with Photoshop (and when to use it)

  • Backups & keeping your catalogue healthy

  • Q&A and real-world workflow examples

 By the end, you’ll have a clear editing flow, tidy files, and confidence in what you’re doing.

What’s Included

  • 6 hours of in-person learning across 3 evenings

  • Workshop notes provided so you can focus on learning, not scribbling

  • Small group setting (max 6) so it’s personal, supportive and no question goes unanswered

  • Tea, coffee, and good craic throughout

Where & When

 Yarm Studio
101a High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BB
 Parking: Free on the High Street after 5pm

 Dates: Every Thursday for 3 weeks - 18th, 25th September, 2nd October. 
Time: 6pm – 8pm

Who’s It For?

Anyone who wants to get to grips with Adobe Lightroom Classic from scratch. Whether you’re a hobbyist, a creative, or someone keen to improve their photo game – this course will help you build a solid foundation and avoid the usual beginner mistakes.

 Follow-on course for Photoshop coming soon
You'll get more from it once you’ve done Lightroom – this is the best place to start.

Ready to learn Lightroom the right way?

Booking now open – limited to 6 places.

Testimonials

I have just returned from a trip to the Arctic Circle arranged by Michael. The best I can say is that this was a trip of a life time! The tour was friendly with lots of laughs. Michael, Scott & Joe passed on their knowledge freely. Nobody was left out, there was something for everyone to do and along with the photo opportunities we had great fun on snowmobiles at midnight on a frozen river going from Finland to Sweden, a dog sled ride through a frozen forest , reindeer sled ride and so much more.
Would I recommend Michael Cartwright Photography?? Hell yes!! A trip I will never forget & many new friends made.
 

Mike Cook

Over the last 18 months I have been on a number of courses, workshops and photography holidays with Michael Cartwright and his team Scott Bonner and Joe Fletcher. Over that time my photography skills have really improved with their generous and friendly help and support. I have learned so much and met some great people along the way. The latest holiday in Arctic Finland / Sweden has been the icing on the cake. Well organised from start to finish with a range of activities and challenges. It was the most wonderful experience and I have some photographs that I really like. Huge thank you to the team and I can wholly recommend Michael Cartwright Photography!

Gill Davidson

Michael has a unique ability to take complicated subject matter and deliver it in a simple, passionate and infectious manner. He has taken me on a journey with his workshops from ‘extreme novice’ that was absolutely clueless to a confident enthusiast. I will be eternally grateful for all of Michael’s efforts in going the extra mile throughout my learning journey. He is a credit to his profession and he sets the standards for the rest of his industry to follow. Oh, and he is a thoroughly likeable chap too!

Stephen Smith

Great weekend away and I’m really pleased with my photographs! Thanks for a fantastic workshop, everything was first class, including the hotel, the food and the weather! I really enjoyed learning about different ways to compose my photos for a more professional feel. The workshop was well planned and was extremely informative and interesting. The fact that Michael kept a close eye on everybody's progress was an extra bonus. Thanks Michael

Uma Mannan

Both myself and my husband have been friends of Michael's for many years now during which time we have been on numerous photography trips with him! 

We have thoroughly enjoyed every single trip from the Lake District, Paris, Budapest but my absolute favourite was the trip to Finland, we may not have been lucky enough to see the Northern Lights but what a fantastic adventure it turned out to be!! Each trip has been made extra special with the fabulous group of people that we have had the pleasure of making friends with, aside from that there is of course the excellent opportunity to take some amazing photographs of simply stunning scenery and architecture. The trips are always well organised and thoroughly thought through from beginning to end, as well as coming away with some truly amazing photos you will for sure meet some lovely people and make fantastic memories......

Jayne Stephenson

I  attended my first camera course as a complete beginner, I didn’t even know how to turn the camera on! The initial course was perfect for me, very well explained throughout and left me wanting to know more. Michael and the team are brilliant teachers, they are all very patient and we have a lot of laughs along the way. Since learning how to use my camera I have progressed on to landscape workshops and now class myself as being very confident with my kit. I’ve joined Michael on many occassions and would definitely recommend these workshops! 

John Conlin