Lightroom WOW!

Why I teach this masterclass

I offer this class largely because of what I have seen in my time running Gallery Photiq. Through our juried exhibitions, I have reviewed many thousands of images submitted over the past seven years. And for longer than that, I have also judged camera club competitions across the UK and USA. So I’ve seen plenty of what works, and what does not.

The vast majority of images can be made much better with just a few simple edits, and even the best photos—the ones I choose for exhibition—could often be improved further.

The adjustments and enhancements that make the biggest difference are often simple but powerful, and many photographers have not yet learned to see what an image needs or how to apply the fix.

What students say

“I’ve worked with Nat on an ongoing basis, and he’s both a Lightroom expert and an excellent teacher who tailors his instruction to my post-processing needs. Though I’m not particularly technical, he’s helped me master it and work efficiently. He’s also helped me make the most of new upgrades, including the AI features, which have transformed key parts of my workflow.”—Ron Cooper, USA

What we will cover

Skip the guesswork and learn what matters the most, all in 90 minutes.

Lightroom WOW! is a live online masterclass where I demonstrate the essential techniques step by step, mainly working in Lightroom Classic.

I leave out the esoteric and the rarely useful, so the time is spent on what makes the biggest difference.

The session covers these topics:

• A quick overview of how Lightroom Classic and Lightroom (the cloud-based version) fit together, and when to use each.
• A fast, efficient way to go through a shoot and pick the images worth developing, including basic criteria for deciding what to keep, and a brief look at Collections.
• Develop, where most of our time goes:
  • how to look at a photo and see what it needs
  • the fundamental adjustments almost every photo benefits from, including cropping, straightening, Lens Corrections and Geometry
  • masking with brushes and gradients to lighten and darken parts of a picture (dodging and burning)—truly one of the most powerful and important areas of Develop
  • retouching and cleaning up the image without it looking obvious
  • sharpening to perfection
  • profiles and presets, and how to use them well
  • ways to apply your edits to many photos all at once (which is touched on throughout the session)
  • knowing when you’re done
• What to do with your photos once they are finished, including when Photoshop or other editing software is worth using.
• Time for your questions at the end.

What you will be able to do

My aim is that after the class you will be able to:

• go through a shoot quickly and choose the photos worth developing
• work through large numbers of photos faster
• find Lightroom's tools, settings and controls more easily
• see what a photo needs, and make it look much better than it did when you started
• understand what makes a good photo and what to think about when you process one, including when it is finished

I look for balance and harmony in a photo, and for the kind of picture that makes people say ‘Wow!’.

Who this class is for

This masterclass is mainly for photographers who are in the early stages of mastering their post-processing, from beginners through to intermediate.

If you have used any version of Lightroom and found it confusing, or you are not sure which tools do what, this is for you.

You do not need to know the names of the tools. I explain what the essential tools do, along with when and why you would choose them.

If you have used Lightroom for years and feel pretty comfortable with it, you're welcome too. Working in Lightroom for a long time and being shown how to use it properly are different things, and you may well find something here that changes the way you work.

You do not need to have Lightroom installed to benefit from the training, and you do not need to follow along on your own computer.

Watch, listen, ask your questions at the end, and watch the recording again afterwards.

More from past students…

“Nat is an excellent photography coach, combining great experience with creativity, analytical rigour and strong interpersonal skills. I would work again with Nat given any opportunity to do so.”—Chris Pepler, UK

Ways to join

Class ticket: £45

Early bird: £35 until 11:59 pm UK time on Sunday 15 November 2026

Photocraft Academy members: if you are an active member on the Artistry, PRO or Mastery level, you save 10% on the class price. Get in touch for your code.

VIP Upgrade: £50 on top of your class ticket.
You'll receive a one-hour remote one-to-one session with me, either before or after the class (within three months of the live session), plus extended access to the recording for as long as it is online. There are only 5 VIP places available. You will find it as an option at checkout, and your personal booking details will come by email after you register.

Cancellations and refunds

If you cancel 7 or more days before the class, which means by 7:00 pm UK time on Wednesday 25 November 2026, you will receive a full refund.

Cancellations less than 7 days before the class are not refundable.

All the same rules apply to the VIP add-on.

If the class is cancelled, everyone will receive a full refund.

Now is the time

If you have ever looked at one of your photos and wondered how it can be better, this masterclass gives you a way to find out, and the skills to do something about it.

I want you to leave knowing how to see what a photo needs, how to improve it, and when to stop.

I'd love for you to join us.

Don't forget: The early bird price ends at 11:59 pm UK time on Sunday 15 November.