Adobe Lightroom Essentials

Start your Lightroom journey with Daniel Scott, Adobe Certified Instructor and award-winning creative professional. This beginner-friendly course is designed for anyone who wants to transform dull or flat photos into vibrant, professional-quality images—no prior editing experience required. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to adjust exposure, fix white balance, and apply beautiful color corrections using Adobe Lightroom CC. You’ll develop confidence working with a range of photography types—from portraits and weddings to landscapes, wildlife, product, and event photography. Daniel walks you through every step using a practical, project-based approach. You’ll work alongside him to build your photo editing foundation, and by the end of the course, you’ll know how to: * Correct exposure, contrast, and temperature * Crop and straighten photos like a pro * Apply color grading to make your images pop This is the perfect place to begin if you’ve never used Lightroom or struggled to get started. Join Daniel Scott and learn the essential skills to elevate your photos from good to great. Daniel Walter Scott is a digital designer, Adobe Certified Instructor, and founder of Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL). With over 14 years of teaching experience, he has helped thousands of learners worldwide master design and creative software across print, web, video, and now 3D. Daniel is an Adobe Certified Expert and Adobe Certified Instructor who combines industry expertise with a teaching style that’s practical, engaging, and memorable. Originally from New Zealand, Daniel has lived and taught across Australia, Ireland, and beyond—sharing his skills with a truly global creative community. He’s passionate about helping students build real-world skills they can carry into their careers and creative projects. When he’s not teaching, Daniel enjoys life with his Irish wife and kids. He brings this personal, down-to-earth perspective into his courses, making complex tools feel approachable and fun to learn.

Join Adobe Certified Instructor Daniel Scott as he shows you how to get truly organized in Lightroom CC—and unlock advanced masking tools to transform your editing workflow. This course is designed for beginners ready to level up their photo management and retouching skills. You’ll learn how to efficiently sort, tag, rate, and back up your photo collections while exploring Lightroom’s powerful local editing features. Daniel teaches you how to target specific areas of your images using AI-powered masks to selectively enhance skies, backgrounds, and skin tones with incredible precision. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: * Organize your photo library with confidence using albums, flags, and ratings * Use masking tools to smooth skin, brighten eyes, and apply targeted edits * Switch between Lightroom and Photoshop when needed for advanced retouching This course is ideal for aspiring photographers, content creators, and hobbyists who want to take greater control over their photo collections and edits. If you completed Part 1, or are comfortable with Lightroom’s basic interface, you’re ready for this next step with Daniel Scott. Instructor bio: Daniel Walter Scott is a digital designer, Adobe Certified Instructor, and founder of Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL). With over 14 years of teaching experience, he has helped thousands of learners worldwide master design and creative software across print, web, video, and now 3D. Daniel is an Adobe Certified Expert and Adobe Certified Instructor who combines industry expertise with a teaching style that’s practical, engaging, and memorable. Originally from New Zealand, Daniel has lived and taught across Australia, Ireland, and beyond—sharing his skills with a truly global creative community. He’s passionate about helping students build real-world skills they can carry into their careers and creative projects. When he’s not teaching, Daniel enjoys life with his Irish wife and kids. He brings this personal, down-to-earth perspective into his courses, making complex tools feel approachable and fun to learn.