In the previous post, we learned how to start keywording from scratch, but many Lightroom users have already added a few keywords, so this week, we’ll do some cleanup. How do I edit an existing keyword? If you want to edit a keyword, perhaps to correct the spelling, simply right-click on the keyword in the Keyword… Click to continue
How do I assign keywords to my photos?
Having decided how you’ll keyword your photos and whether to use a flat list or hierarchy, you can either start by building your keyword list in the Keyword List panel and then apply these keywords to your photos, or you can start keywording the photos and allow your keyword list to build gradually. Adding your… Click to continue
Should I use flat or hierarchical keywords?
In the last post, we were talking about the kind of keywords to add to your photos, but this week, let’s talk about the pros and cons of flat vs. hierarchical keyword lists. On the left, we have a single long flat list of keywords, and on the right, a hierarchy of keywords nested inside other… Click to continue
What kind of keywords should I assign to my photos?
In previous weeks, we’ve discussed the benefits of keeping all of the photos in a single catalog and using Lightroom’s tools to organize them. For the next four posts in the series, we’re exploring keywords. Keyword tags are text metadata used to describe the content of the photo. Unlike collections, keywords can be stored in the metadata of… Click to continue
The Power of the Painter Tool
Hiding away in the Toolbar beneath Grid view is a little-known tool. Many people don’t even know it exists, and those who do often forget it’s there. It’s called the Painter tool. Yes, that little spray can icon isn’t just for decoration! The Painter tool allows you to ‘spray’ metadata and settings across a large… Click to continue
Keyword Lists / Controlled Vocabularies
It’s possible to download extensive controlled vocabulary keyword lists, covering just about every possible keyword you could imagine, and for Stock Photographers, those lists are ideal. Even if you decide to create your own keyword list, you might pick up some good ideas on how to structure your own list. Here are the most popular… Click to continue