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The final class connects capture decisions to post-production, showing how thoughtful editing can clarify and amplify a travel story rather than overwhelm it. Designed for beginner to intermediate photographers and content creators working primarily with smartphones and entry-level cameras, the session focuses on practical, repeatable editing choices that strengthen narrative intent.
Using a mix of mobile apps such as Lightroom Mobile and the native Photos app, Lisa will demonstrate simple but powerful edits for tone, color, and local adjustments while keeping a series visually consistent. Students will see live before-and-after walkthroughs, learn a complete editing workflow from import to export, and take part in interactive Q&A focused on their specific software and storytelling questions.
This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A directly with Lisa Carney.
Please note this is Part 3 of Lisa's "Travel Series," though it can be taken individually. Part 1 is "Seeing on the Road," and Part 2 is "Shooting with Intention."
What You'll Learn
- Decide what a travel image is “about” before editing so every adjustment supports the story rather than a trendy look.
- Use essential global edits such as exposure, contrast, color balance, and cropping to fix problems while preserving mood and intent.
- Apply local adjustments, including dodging, burning, selective color, and radial or linear tools, to guide the viewer’s eye through the frame.
- Create a consistent visual look across a set of travel images using presets, copy-and-paste settings, and sequence-based editing.
- Build a repeatable end-to-end workflow from import to export for social sharing, printing, or assembling a travel story portfolio.
Who It's For
- Beginner to intermediate photographers who want their travel edits to feel intentional and story-driven.
- Content creators editing primarily on smartphones who want stronger, more cohesive visual results.
- Photographers looking to move beyond presets and trends toward purposeful tone and color decisions.
- Anyone assembling travel albums, social posts, or portfolios who wants a consistent and polished final edit.
How to Join
- This class is available exclusively to CreativeLive subscribers. Not a subscriber? Joinhere.
- The class will be delivered via Zoom-style live sessions through CreativeLive, with lecture, image breakdowns, live software demos, and interactive Q&A.
- To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited.
- A unique Zoom join link will be sent to registered subscribers, up to the maximum number of participants per class. You’ll receive this link one hour before the class start time.
