Adobe Lightroom Essentials Pt. 3: Advanced Edits & Presets

Overview

Wrap up your Lightroom Essentials training with Daniel Scott as he dives into the creative and professional tools that take your photos (and videos!) to the next level. This advanced course is perfect for learners who already understand Lightroom fundamentals and want to explore powerful retouching, color grading, and presets. Daniel will teach you how to: * Smooth skin, enhance eyes, and remove unwanted objects * Create and apply your own presets to edit in bulk * Color grade with LUTs, tone curves, and cinematic styles * Explore when (and why) to switch from Lightroom to Photoshop * Color correct videos directly in Lightroom CC You’ll also learn how to prepare your photos for client delivery, printing, or sharing online without losing quality. Daniel’s project-based teaching style ensures you get hands-on practice with each new concept, so you walk away with both skill and confidence. If you’ve already completed Parts 1 and 2—or have solid experience with Lightroom’s basic tools—this course will complete your creative toolkit. 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.

Syllabus

Advanced Selections & Portrait Enhancements

Explore tools for selecting individual subjects and enhancing portrait details like skin, eyes, and hair. You’ll also learn how to send images to Photoshop and back for more advanced edits.

Noise Reduction, Clarity & Retouching Tools

Dive deeper into technical image correction tools like noise reduction, dehazing, and clarity. You'll refine your editing process for both portraits and high-detail shots.

Object Removal & Tone Curve Adjustments

Learn to clean up images with object removal and healing brushes. Then move into creative tone editing using the Point Curve, and start building your preset knowledge.

Creating & Using Custom Presets

Build and apply your own Lightroom presets and explore adaptive options for faster workflows. Practice dramatic color grades using cinematic and trendy tones.

Creative Color Grading Techniques

Deepen your color grading skills by experimenting with duotone, black & white, and reductive editing. Learn how to create professional stylized edits from start to finish.

Lightroom Limitations & Next Steps

Wrap up the course by learning when to move beyond Lightroom and how to handle video files. Reflect on what you’ve learned and prepare for more advanced creative tools.