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Wednesday, September 16, 2015

LIGHTROOM LAB WORKSHOP - Registration Now Open for Members!

We're so excited to launch our 4-week course on Mastering Lightroom! We've had a waiting list for the next class and are so thrilled to finally be able to finally offer it to you.

The nine lessons covered in the Lightroom Lab are comprehensive and are designed to help you learn core principles and then gradually build your skills. By the end of the four weeks you will have a deeper understanding of Lightroom and be able to use it confidently and effectively.

There are two options for this 4-week class:

▪ You can choose the full student for $129 (50 spots available)
▪ or the study-along option for $79 (limited spots available).

The full student option allows you to interact with Amanda and receive her feedback in the lessons. This is an incredible opportunity to get insightful critique as you grow.

Registration ends Friday, September 25th. And, then we'll kick off our Lightroom Lab with a LIVE webinar on Sunday, September 27th 6pm EST.

The nine lessons covered in the Lightroom Lab are thorough, and they come with a task to accomplish. Our goal is for you to learn the new skills, then put them to use immediately for reinforcement. By the end of the four weeks you will have a deeper understanding of Lightroom and be able to use it confidently and effectively.

week1 Module 1: Perfecting the Import: Learn the ins and outs of the four different ways to import.
Module 2: Organizing Your Library - Learn how to sort, filter, tag, and organize your images for efficient editing and so you can find them when you need them.

week2 Module 3: Basic Panel and Tone Curve Panels - Learn what each slider does and how to use them when editing images.
Module 4: Brushes, Graduated, and Radial Filters - Learn what these local adjustment tools do and how they function when using them to edit small areas of your image, to make corrections or add special effects.

week3 Module 5: Hue/Saturation and Split Toning Panels - Find out how these color-effecting panels operate, plus how and when to use them for color adjustments and enhancements.
Module 6: Detail, Lens Correction, and Effects Panels - Learn how to sharpen, reduce noise, correct camera and perspective distortions, and add special effects.
Module 7: Snapshots, Virtual Copies, and Syncing - Find out what snapshots and virtual copies are, the their differences are, and when to use them. Find out what it means to sync edits, and learn best practices for syncing multiple images.

week4 Module 8: Using Presets- Learn how to install and use workflow and creative presets for faster, more efficient editing.
Module 9: Exporting - Learn how to export with ease, by examining each panel in the export menu, and how to make it for you. Also, you will learn how to use different export presets, and how to create, edit, and use watermarks.

"I had used Lightroom for a little over a year when I signed up for the lab. I am so glad that I did! I was always terrified of the tone curve and histogram, but with Amanda's instruction, I am able to manipulate both without fear! I also learned other little tricks that have helped me tremendously with editing. I highly recommend Pretty Presets Lightroom Lab!! Enroll now! You won't regret it."
- Valerie McClanahan

"I have learned so much already! I tell everyone about how great this course has been for me!" - Samantha Overgaard

"If the Pretty Presets folks offer Lightroom Lab again, be first in line to enroll. It was absolutely awesome! Amanda King Padgett was the instructor, and she did an absolutely amazing job. It has great classes, handouts, videos, live webinars, recorded webinars. They provided us with sample images and the tools to edit them. Really, really great course. Thank you Pretty Presets, and especially Amanda, for this great course." - Judy

" This has been the best course I have ever taken. It has changed the way I see photography and the way I process my photographs quickly, effectively and always to please my clients. Thanks so much Amanda. You are an amazing instructor." - Lightroom Lab attendee

"You are such an awesome teacher. Love all your classes, but this has been stellar. I still have a few classes to do, but am working through them. Thank SO much!" - Lightroom Lab attendee

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. I'm not a member of Pretty Forum, can I still join?
A. Great question! We'll open up enrollment to members first. And, then we'll open up enrollment for non-members on the 21st. However, to ensure you get your spot, it's best to join early. There is already a waiting list for this class and we think it will fill up pretty quickly. Don't hesitate. Come join our PRETTY community today! If you are a current member of Rock the Shot, then you're already a member of the new PRETTY FORUM.

Q. Will we have to be online at the exact time of the class or will they be recorded if we're unavailable for one or live in a different time zone?
A. No, you don't have to be on at any specific time. You can access the materials whenever it is convenient for you. We would love to have you on our first live webinar on the 27th. However, it is not mandatory. If you miss it, we'll have a recording available for you that week in the forum. We are also offering a BONUS webinar at the end, which we'd love to have you on for.

Q. What happens after I sign-up?
A. Upon signing up you'll receive a confirmation email of your subscription to the Lightroom Lab Workshop. One week prior to the class start date you will receive a welcome packet with information on how to access the private workshop board within Pretty Forum. Class materials will begin being presented on September 27th.

Q. Can I access the class whenever I want?
A. Yes, you may access the Lightroom Lab Forum board and materials at your convenience during the workshop. We'll provide course materials each week. If you're a full-participant then we would love if you'd participate and Amanda will give feedback, encouragement and help you grow. If you're a study-along participant then you can view and receive all the same materials, but will not be able to submit work for feedback.

Quick Overview:

▪ Registration ends Friday, September 25th or once our class is full.
▪ First webinar is Sunday, September 27th. Class starts on Monday the 28th. Class ends October 27th.
▪ 2 Live Webinars (September 27th and a BONUS webinar on October 25th).
▪ More than 6 hours of video training offered + images to edit with.
▪ Great for anyone using Lightroom 4, Lightroom 5, Lightroom 6 or the Creative Cloud.

Your teacher will be Amanda Padgett, our Lightroom Instructor, here at Pretty Forum. Amanda has taught our live trainings for years at Pretty Presets and has a great love for teaching and for Lightroom.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR MEMBERS