Adobe Lightroom Classic – The Missing FAQ
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Paperback released October 2022, eBooks updated for the 13.0 (October 2023) release. eBooks are available for immediate download.
Description
When you have a Lightroom Classic question, where do you look? Do you spend hours searching the web? From now on, you look right here.
Unique Feature – stay up-to-date
Most books on Lightroom are out-of-date within a couple of months, when the next version is released. Adobe Lightroom Classic – The Missing FAQ is different – the eBooks are updated every time Adobe updates the software, so you can always have the latest information! Included in your book purchase is one year’s Classic Premium Membership which gives you access to the eBook updates, email assistance and more – see below for the details and terms.
About the Book
As the name suggests, Adobe Lightroom Classic – The Missing FAQ is primarily designed as a conversational FAQ-style reference book, giving you the detailed information you need to make informed choices, whether you’ve been using Lightroom for a few months or a few years. No more pressing buttons without understanding the repercussions!
Unlike most other Lightroom books, this isn’t just the theory of how Lightroom’s supposed to work, but also the workarounds and solutions for the times when it doesn’t behave the way you’d expect.
Who’s the book written for?
For less experienced users, the Fast Track weaves its way through the book, with short tutorials that guide you through a simple workflow, allowing you to gain confidence before diving into the more advanced questions. The book also includes a chapter on the concepts behind editing photos and how these translate into Lightroom adjustments, ideal for anyone new to photo editing. Download our free Quick Start eBook to get a feel for the style.
The book then switches to a conversational question & answer format, going into greater detail for intermediate and advanced users. There are questions ranging from simple ones like how to import photos, to the much more in-depth details about how the previews are used and how to create your own camera profiles. Check the Table of Contents and download the first couple of chapters to sample the format.
While the book concentrates on Lightroom Classic, it also includes a complete chapter on Cloud Sync. The cloud applications (Lightroom, mobile) are covered in its sister book Adobe Lightroom – Edit on the Go.
Is it worth reading?
For many years, the Adobe Lightroom – The Missing FAQ books have been among the most popular Lightroom books available. They have almost all 5 star reviews on Amazon.
Premium Membership
With your book purchase*, you also get a year’s access** to our Lightroom Classic Premium Members Area. The benefits include:
- eBook Downloads
- You’ll have access to both eBook formats of your book – PDF and reflowable ePub – so you can read in the way that suits you best.
- Book Updates
- Adobe make changes to the software between major releases, adding new features and changing existing features. Most books are out of date only a few months after they ship, but with your Premium Membership, you’ll have access to free eBook updates in the Members Area.
- Discounts
- You can purchase our other books at a discounted price (automatically applied when logged in).
- Priority Email Support
- If you can’t find the answer to your Lightroom Classic question in the book, you can use the Premium Email Support contact form to ask Victoria & Paul personally. That’s a bonus money can’t buy!
* To qualify, purchase the Lightroom Classic eBook only or eBook & Paperback bundle from this website, or register your new (not used) Lightroom Classic paperback purchased from a third party such as Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
** Members Area access is valid for 365 days (from date of book purchase if new, or from date of publication if purchased used). You’re welcome to extend your complimentary Premium Membership at a low cost so you always have the most up to date information about Lightroom Classic. A year’s Classic Premium Membership currently costs $13.94 / £9.95 if extended while still active, or $20.95 / £14.95 to restart if it’s expired.
The highlights
- It’s written in a conversational style that’s easy to read.
- It gives you instant answers to frequently asked questions, without wasting hours searching the web.
- It saves you time and money by sharing tips and tricks that will make you more efficient.
- It helps you understand what’s happening behind the scenes.
- It shows you how to avoid problems – and their resulting stress – before they happen.
- It teaches you how to solve problems when they do crop up.
- It guarantees you access to additional author support for a year, in case you get stuck.
- It helps you develop a workflow that suits you, rather than squeezing yourself into someone else’s workflow.
- It gives you the confidence to try new things.
- Understanding what you’re doing makes Lightroom FUN!
Got the right Lightroom version?
This book discusses latest release of the traditional desktop-based version of Lightroom, which looks like this:
The Lightroom Cloud ecosystem, which includes the desktop, mobile and web apps, is discussed in Adobe Lightroom – Edit on the Go.
Are the eBooks and paperbacks up to date?
The eBooks are updated on release day for each release. The paperback went to press in October 2022.
As you can imagine, it’s impossible to republish the paperbacks every time there’s new features, as new features are added to the Lightroom cloud ecosystem and Lightroom Classic every couple of months. The paperbacks are sent to the printers every couple of years, when there’s enough changes to warrant purchasing a new paperback.
Additional information
| ISBN (eBook) | ISBN 978-1-910381-16-8 |
|---|---|
| ISBN (paperback) | ISBN 978-1-910381-17-5 |
| Format | eBooks only, eBooks and Paperback |
| Pages | 596 (726 incl. bonus eBook chapters) |
| Paperback Published | 18 October 2022 |
Roberta Margolis –
Lightroom The Missing FAQ is the best resource I have found!
What I like best about Victoria Bampton’s Lightroom FAQ books are the clear explanations of process and workflow. As I anticipate a question, she seems to understand my next question and answer it. That means that I can smoothly move through without having to check other places to understand references. She writes about the complexity of Lightroom in a clear way. Writing about complex subjects with clarity is a rare talent.
In the past I have used her books primarily as reference books with bits of reading here and there. Now reading through this latest book in a methodical way, I am examining my own workflow and improving it. By going through it this way, I learn more about the structure of Lightroom’s handling of photographs. I also find that reading her step-by-step explanation of a panel, for instance in the Develop module is refining my process and improving my photographs.
Using her books led me to her website which is a wealth of valuable information. After signing up as a member on the Lightroom Queen website, I have access to the Forums and receive emails with in depth discussion of different subjects. She is consistent and I can rely on her to keep me up-to-date.
Laura –
Always spot on – the stuff you need to know
Victoria Bampton, the Lightroom Queen, can always be counted on for accurate how to’s for anyone using Adobe Lightroom. She is clear, to the point, and, most importantly, answers real questions that real users have. She helps you through the most aggravating parts of Lightroom and has a super helpful website, forum, and email list. If you are using Lightroom Classic CC, this is THE BOOK to get. She has a book for nearly every version of Lightroom, so if you are using another, get her book for that version. I always buy her book when I upgrade Lightroom to a new version. Whether you are a beginner or long time Lightroom user, you’ll find something helpful here. One of the best parts is how she organizes the material. She has “fast track” information for those of you wanting to get started already, along with more detailed information if you want to really dig in or address an advanced challenge. I recently had to abandon a image ingester program that handled file backups, DNG conversion, and image naming because it isn’t being updated for my operating system. Victoria’s book is the first place I looked to see if I could use Lightroom to handle these chores and how to set up a sensible workflow for
Robert Knight –
One thing will pay for this book!
Lightroom Classic (desktop use, rather than linked use on many devices) is a very deep program, and a lot of it is not intuitive . Before I got this book I spent hours trying to figure some things out–and couldn’t . The book is extremely thorough and will answer even the most mundane questions–which are often the ones that the people who wrote Lightroom would never think to explain.
For example, if you want to email a picture, the screen that comes up does not have any of your contacts in it. I couldn’t figure out how to link to my program. Victoria explains “just hit send” even with no address–and that sends you to your mail program with all it’s links. I would never have figured that out, seemed crazy. That piece of advice alone paid for the book in my head. If you are going to use Lightroom, I would advise buying the book.
Eusebius Cadet –
Editing
I like how it addresses everyday questions and provide step by step solutions
clark seeley –
Awesome book for understanding LR classic
I have been using LR almost since its inception, you might say I am a professional amateur. LR has been invaluable for me keeping track and understanding photography, I have learned so much from using it. I have read several different books about LR they have all taught me something. However the detail Victoria brings to understanding everything you wanted to know , or what is available that you didn’t know in LR is Awesome. you can find just what you want or look through the overview of any module that you want. After reading her book I am using the book module now to print some of my own books. I never considered it before because I didn’t have time to figure it all out. after 20 minutes of reading I was up and running with it.
Thank you Victoria
T. Smith –
Just do it!!
As I write this, Victoria Bampton’s most recent edition has a 99% five star rating. They include one from a very well known, highly respected authority on DAM whose comment on this book carries five stars. There is a reason for this consistent level of top recommendations.
Not only do you get a very comprehensive, beautifully written reference book, but you become part of The Lightroom Queen’s flock, and she takes very good care of any of us who asks for help on a problem. Forget the forums and message boards if you’re mired in a sticky problem. She has the answers and (somehow) manages to get back to us with an answer or solution to a problem in short order.
Don’t “should I/shouldn’t I” this one, folks. Just do it!
Monic –
Comprehensive, Well Explained Lightroom Features and Techniques
I am about 2/3 of the way through Victoria’s book and I must say it is the best Lightroom book yet. I used to rate Kelby’s books #1 and Victoria’s books #2 but this one is clearly outstanding. The explanations of LR features and techniques is top notch. I believe that every feature and nuance of LR is explained. Victoria even worked with the publishers to correct a minor complaint I had in the past (Yellow hi-lighter would bleed through the pages of previous books.) This problem no longer exists.
I like the use of photos to illustrate the concepts and Victoria writes in a concise, no nonsense, format. You don’t have to wade through tons of words to get to the heart of the matter.
I definitely would recommend this book. If this is your first book, it may be overwhelming because LR has evolved into a very complex program. To use all the features you need a comprehensive tome and this is the one.
john4jack –
Invaluable to Lightroom Classic Users
Victoria Bampton is far and away the most helpful person of whom I know when it comes to understanding and using Lightroom, and in this instance, Lightroom Classic CC. Over the years, I have used lots of books to better understand and use Lightroom. Victoria is so incredible, I have stopped buying other Lightroom “how to” books. Her recent book, like all of her others, is super organized and clear. It is very easy to follow. No matter whether you are a beginner or a long time user of Lightroom, you will love this book. And speaking of long time Lightroom users, you probably will not find yourself reading this book from cover to cover. Much that is in it will be quite familiar. However, I think that those parts that are unique to Lightroom Classic will be quite helpful. Something that I have appreciated in the past is the way that Victoria regular updates her books. As Adobe adds more and more to LR Classic, Victoria will keep you up to date, either by book updates or on her website. And you will be notified when these updates have been made. One last thing, if you buy this book, you should know that you are free to contact Victoria if you have any difficult questions or issues. I don’t know what I would do without her help. Plus, she generally responds to inquiries in less than 24hrs. If you have not yet purchased this book and you are a Lightroom Classic user, do yourself a favor. Get this book.
Phil Burton –
As all the other reviews state, this is the …
As all the other reviews state, this is the ONE book you need for Lightroom, including Lightroom 7 Classic (but not the cloud-based Lightroom CC). The title of the book is way too modest. It’s not just an FAQ, but a clear, well-written explanation of all the various features of Lightroom and how to use them well. I really value the workflow diagrams.
This book is too big to be a quick read. Instead, my approach has been to skim the book looking for just those topics for which I need answers now. Then I use the new learning. Since Lightroom is a large, complex program, I’m always trying to learn about new features which could improve my photography. That is the real value of this book. You will refer back to it many, many times.
I have looked at (and purchased) other Lightroom books. I don’t need to use them any longer.
Klaus Mohr –
Best Lightroom book ever!
Whether you are a beginner, advanced, professional or a newcomer from other programs, Victoria explains all the details in terminology for each level.
Here you will find some help, which you can search for in Adobe Help for hours. She reveals tricks and techniques for the use of Lightroom, which can hardly be found in any other book. She shares her wealth of experience with you and gives you tips for everyday photo workflow.
I’ve been working with Lightroom since version 1.0, was one of the early beta testers back then, and had imagined I knew all about Lightroom. But the program functions have been extended so much over the years that even I lost track of them. Only a true professional, who deals almost exclusively with the interrelationships and secrets of Lightroom, will be able to tackle the issue.
Victoria Bampton is this professional – she shares her extensive knowledge in this book with you!
Extremely recommendable.
Kindle Customer –
Most informative and helpful handbook written on Lightroom Classic CC.
I recently purchased this book directly from Victoria Bampton’s mail order service. I bought her first book on Lightroom a couple of years ago and wanted an updated version reflecting all the recent changes. It is the best written book on how to understand and use Lightroom. It is also the only book I keep on my desk for reference. The book is designed to assist users to quickly find detailed information they are looking for on a question about Lightroom.
Lightroom Classic CC is a handbook that is easy to read and includes easy to follow examples. The author, Victoria Bampton, also sends out email updates on newly available features of Lightroom and has a website that explains all the updates in a similar format used in her book.
The favorable ratings by others owners of this handbook shows how invaluable this book is to all users of Lightroom. Thank you Victoria.
Bob F. –
The one book you need for Lightroom
I have victoria’s previous book on Lightroom, “Lightroom CC/6 The Missing FAQ.” This one brings us up to date with Lightroom’s current iteration of “Classic CC”. I can’t say enough about how valuable and extensive these books are. If you only have one book on Lightroom, this is the one. You will never have to read the entire book, but regardless of your problem/question/need for information, it will be answered here. Highly recommended. The breadth and depth of her knowledge regarding Lightroom is breathtaking. If you need more focused or personal help, Victoria is available to those who purchase her book, once you register at her website. She has personally helped me and many others resolve a particularly vexing problem about a year ago. I won’t go into the details, since it has been resolved, but she got involved with Adobe on our behalf. prompting them to address the issue and we eventually got the problem solved by Adobe’s hard work revising some rather tricky coding.