Adobe Lightroom – Edit on the Go
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eBooks updated for the latest October 2024 release, and are available for immediate download. Paperback went to press in October 2023.
Description
Adobe Lightroom (cloud-based) uses the Adobe Cloud ecosystem to synchronize photos from mobile phones, tablets and desktop. It provides a powerful tool to edit and share photos and memories. But how does it all work? How do professionals approach editing their photos? Why do they look so good? How can you share them easily with friends and family?
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Most books on Lightroom are out-of-date within a couple of months when the next version is released.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 – Edit on the Go 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 Cloud Premium Membership, which gives you access to eBook updates, email assistance, and more – see below for the details and terms.
About the Book
Adobe Lightroom – Edit on the Go is primarily focused on editing your photos and making the best use of the whole Lightroom Cloud ecosystem. It includes details on how to do so on the Lightroom Mobile, Lightroom Desktop apps, and the Lightroom Web interface. (If you use the traditional folder-based Lightroom Classic version, please see our book Adobe Lightroom Classic – The Missing FAQ.)
- It’s written in simple concise english that’s easy to read and understand, even if you’re new to photography.
- There are lots of annotated screenshots and diagrams so it’s quick to pick up information.
- You’ll learn to analyze a photo like a pro, saving you hours of frustration.
- You’ll understand WHY to do things, instead of just following recipes.
- You’ll figure out what the sliders are doing behind the scenes, so even more experienced photo editors can benefit.
- You’ll learn how to use sliders together, instead of in isolation, so you can get the optimal result.
- You’ll start to develop your own style of photo editing, rather than copying someone else’s.
- You’ll save time searching the web for information that turns out to be written for the “old” Lightroom Classic instead of your version.
- You’ll save money instead of buying presets that are never quite right.
- You’ll develop the confidence to try new things.
- Your photos will look so much better, you’ll be excited to share them with the world.
- You’ll have all the latest Lightroom (Cloud) information at your fingertips, whether you’re using iOS, iPadOS, Android, Windows, Mac, or Web apps.
Adobe Lightroom – Edit Like a Pro has been rebranded Adobe Lightroom – Edit on the Go.
October 2023 – It’s been 5 years since the first edition of our book Edit Like a Pro, covering the whole Adobe Cloud ecosystem, was released, so it was time for a significant rewrite! In that time, we’ve learned a lot about how different devices are used in people’s workflows. Since mobile apps are the most popular in the cloud ecosystem, and many Lightroom Classic users also use Lightroom Mobile, we’ve shifted the book’s focus: the mobile instructions are now listed first, followed by the desktop instructions. Of course, our focus on editing hasn’t changed. When the book was first released, the editing tools were limited to the basics, but now, all of the advanced editing tools are available. The updated paperback will be going to press shortly and we anticipate shipping in early November.
What does it cover?
In Adobe Lightroom – Edit on the Go, we walk you through a full Lightroom cloud-based workflow, including:
- How to add your photos to Lightroom from your phone, tablet, desktop, or laptop, so you don’t have to wait until you get home.
- How to sync with the cloud, so your photos are available everywhere, but also how to safely back them up and how to minimize bandwidth.
- How to quickly organize your photos so you can find them again later, without having to spend hours managing files.
- How to pick your best photos without agonizing over your decisions.
- How to search for specific photos, even if you haven’t spent time adding metadata.
- How to analyze a photo from a technical and an artistic point of view, so you know exactly what you need to change to make your photos look stunning.
- How each of Lightroom’s editing sliders and tools work behind the scenes, when you’d use each slider, and how they interact with each other, so you can pick the right tool for the job.
- Step-by-step image transformations based on amateur photos captured in imperfect light, that we can all relate to.
- How to share your finished photos with the world, whether by email, social media, shared web galleries and more.
The book’s designed to be approachable, even if you don’t have much photographic or computer experience, but we’ve included some advanced information for more experienced users too.
Want to get a feel for the style?
Our free Lightroom Quick Start eBook has been written using extracts from Edit on the Go. You can download it free of charge right now.
Is it worth reading?
For many years, the Lightroom Queen books have been among the most popular Lightroom books available. They have almost all 5 star reviews on both Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. As far as we know, this is the only book on the Adobe Lightroom cloud ecosystem.
Premium Membership Bonus!
With your book purchase*, you also get a year’s access** to our Lightroom (Cloud) Members Area, which includes:
- eBook Downloads
- You’ll have access to all both eBook formats of your book – PDF and reflowable ePub – so you can read in the way that suits you best.
- Constantly Updated
- Adobe make changes to the software every few months, 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.
- Bonus Downloads
- Image Analysis Worksheet to help you analyze your own photos.
- Sample Images so you can follow along with key editing examples.
- Keyboard Shortcuts to speed up your workflow.
- Priority Email Support
- If you can’t find the answer to your Lightroom (Cloud) ecosystem 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!
- Discounts
- You can purchase our other books at a discounted price (automatically applied when logged in).
* To qualify, purchase the Lightroom Edit on the Go eBook only or eBook & Paperback bundle from this website, or register your new (not used) Lightroom Cloud 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 Cloud. A year’s Cloud Premium Membership currently costs $13.94 / £9.95 if extended while still active, or $20.95 / £14.95 to restart if it’s expired.
How’s this book different to Adobe Lightroom Classic – The Missing FAQ?
First and foremost, this book is based on the cloud-based Lightroom ecosystem for iOS, Android, Web, Windows and Mac, which looks like this:
If you’re using the Lightroom cloud-based apps, whether on mobile or on the desktop, you’ll love the diagrams, showing exactly how to use each tool, hidden gestures, and how to optimize the space and bandwidth that the apps require.
If you only use the traditional folder-based Lightroom Classic on your desktop, then we have a book on this applications too. Adobe Lightroom Classic – The Missing FAQ covers the current subscription version of Lightroom Classic.
If you like to benefit from the best of both worlds, syncing Lightroom Classic with the Lightroom cloud apps, you’ll appreciate having access to both books. Adobe Lightroom Classic – The Missing FAQ focuses on the traditional folder-based desktop app but also discusses how to safely sync with the cloud apps which are covered in Adobe Lightroom – Edit on the Go. Both books are available as a discounted bundle.
Are the eBooks and paperbacks up to date?
The eBooks are updated on release day for each release. The paperback went back to press in October 2023.
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 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
| Format | eBooks only, eBooks and Paperback |
|---|---|
| ISBN (eBook) | 978-1-910381-18-2 |
| ISBN (paperback) | 978-1-910381-19-9 |
| Pages | 456 |
| Paperback Published | 10 October 2023 |
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EH –
This manual is very clear, concise and yet thorough.
GT –
My go-to resources are few, but include all of Victoria’s works. Their accuracy, clarity and detail go beyond any other reference!
exm –
Have used Victoria Brampton’s books as a how to/knowledge resource for many years. Easy to follow for all abilities, with great examples. Updates are always available. Well worth the money.
PS –
I’ve read Victoria’s books for some years. Her’s are the books to pick up and read if you get lost in Lightroom.
You get the latest changes happening with upgrades in Lightroom and the right advice on how to use those changes.
No fluff, just sound advice that will head you in the right direction.”
RD –
This is by far and wide the best, clearest, most concise, and most easily understandable Lightroom instruction manual on the market, also the most up to date. If you are a professional, or serious amateur photographer, or even just a casual hobbyist interested in creating the best photography possible you owe it to yourself, and your passion to purchase this book, and don’t overlook the membership on the Lightroom Queen web site.
MDH –
When you need to learn Adobe Lightroom for some reason, you will find an abundance of ebooks, tutorials, webinars, courses, etc on the internet…. The problem is that you quickly lose a lot of time, energy and unfortunately a lot of money for very little result. That’s not the case with this book (and her other books, for that matter). Not only do you learn “a workflow” here (and you don’t get a boring list of instruments and panels, click here and drag there) step by step in a very understandable and easy to follow language, on top of that you can (for a very reasonable fee – see the website) obtain a continuous update of the book (which is not unimportant with software and is always a plus). An absolute must.
dwen –
I’ve got quite a few Lightroom books!
But this is the best one, by far. Concise yet hitting all the key areas. Well written and organized. It has a “Fast Track” that points you to different portions of the book to address key aspects of the program to get started. I really liked that. In addition, she is really easy and pleasant to deal with over the internet, and provides updates that keep track with the program. What more can you ask for? This is now my go-to book for Lightroom.
D. B. Morgan –
community
I’ve thus far bought all of the books that Victoria has published and this one, the most recent, educates us about the new Lightroom cc and is as good as her previous ones in being very informative, helpful and is easily understood by the newest and the more experienced of Lightroom users. In purchasing any of Victoria’s books, as an added bonus, your invited to join a ” community ” of a spirited and informative forum on any subject related to Adobe Lightroom
So I’d say you really should join our community by purchasing this book.
jh21 –
More Excellent Guidance on Turning a Good Image Into Striking
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC – Edit Like a Pro is aimed at new users of Lightroom CC, but is also very useful to those of us who use Adobe Lightroom Classic. Starting about 1/3 of the way into the book, Victoria Bampton, the “Lightroom Queen”, begins analyzing ordinary images and showing how tweaks can turn them into much stronger images. It’s a great way to further your study of how to make your images better. The edits suggested in the book for sample images have shown me that more edits are possible for my own images, to make them much stronger. Mastering photography is a lifetime pursuit, at least for me, and learning new ways to look at images, see features in the images that make them weaker, and the Lightroom possibilities to strengthen my own images is the essence of good photography. We never stop learning.
Phil Ashmore –
Lightroom CC Edit Like A Pro is a Must!
Victoria’s book is definitely a must for any photographer who is serious about editing there work. She gives clear and concise instructions for getting to grips with the new Lightroom CC 2018. Also, Victoria gives you the bonus of providing you with any updates that are made to the program.
Highly Recommended.
Jan Mundorff –
Great Reference Book
I purchased Victoria’s previous book “Adobe Lightroom Classic CC FAQ”, and found it to be a valuable, well written and informative reference book. It sits next to my computer and I have the ebook copy on my tablet. When she offered a similar book for cloud based “Adobe Lightroom CC” that also included suggestions to improve and optimize my post processing I jumped on it with both feet. I am very pleased with my purchase. I strongly recommend this book for anyone seeking to improve the quality of their photographs. I normally shoot with my DSLR but now I am also using LR CC on my iPad to supplement my digital photography experience.
Brian Lawlor –
Excellent guide to editing photos with the mobile version of Lightroom
I read through “Edit Like a Pro” completely and even did all the start-to-finish edits. I especially appreciated the very clear explanations of each of the settings. As far as I can tell, there is no other book that covers the mobile version of Lightroom at this level. Bravo! A seriously excellent resource it is!
Larry Fasnacht –
Must keep up too date
I love Victoria’s books. I’ve bought several from her. She has a great writing style and this is no exception. Just a few of the tips I’ve learned from this book were worth the purchase price. By the way I bought the Kindle version not the paperback.
Martin Owen –
The most understandable yet comprehensive guide to Lightroom CC. It’s simply a ‘must’ have.
I’ve been a photographer for very many years and studied at Uni when we actually went into the darkroom and got our hands dirty. Moving to digital photography I eventually learned to use post shooting software and flipped back and forth between Lightroom and Apple’s Aperture. I settled on Lightroom but still struggled with many concepts and it was only when I stumbled across Victoria’s book on Lightroom (The original ‘Classic’ version) that everything became clear and I started to enjoy what I was doing began to learn again.
With the advent of CC and the mobile version, I bought Victoria’s Latest book and again this brought everything into focus (pun fully intended!). She explains the how, and more importantly, the why of all the controls, how the whole cloud infrastructure works and the benefits and downsides of the various versions.
That the book is available as both a hard copy (which lives next to my desktop computer for constant reference) and as a regularly updated download, it really is indispensable.
There are other, very good, tutors, but Victoria’s style makes everything simple and understandable.
I really recommend the book. It’s made my photography and the post shoot developing enjoyable again.
NKK –
Best non Lightroom-classic book I have found yet
This is the first book I have found that adequately explains the non “classic” version of Lightroom CC. So many books out there might gloss over this version and then move to the classic version. I am just getting back into photograph as a hobby, and have very outdated knowledge of photoshop (back when I started we did everything in the actual darkroom). So knowing only enough to be dangerous, all other guides were confusing. I have the classic version installed on a desktop computer at home, but due to a lot of travel a good majority of my editing is in the cc version on my laptop. And between the 2 versions and my limited knowledge, I was just floundering. Victoria has very nicely laid things out in a very easy to follow manner. And on her website is more information including printable “translation” sheets for the tools in the different versions. I highly recommend this boom for anyone who really wants to know this version of the software, and not just be told why they should switch to the classic version.
Michael H. –
This Publication is a Must-have for any Serious Photographer with Lightroom CC
Just every so often you meet a product which gives you that relaxed happy feeling. Since the launch of Lightroom CC. I had been looking for the definitive manual. LRCC needed a helping hand for a newcomer. This is it. Written in a style suitable for any photog between novice and expert, I have found it invaluable. Well done Victoria!!!
Chris Wimlett –
All you need to know about Lightroom CC!
This is an excellent book. Victoria’s “Adobe Lightroom Classic 7 – The Missing FAQ” has been my go-to guide for all things LR Classic, so I was eagerly anticipating the LR CC book. I’m not disappointed.
“Edit Like a Pro” is written in a way that should appeal to both beginners and more experienced photographers. It’s very well laid out and beautifully illustrated. I really like the way Victoria has combined her approach to photography and post processing with the process of teaching how to use LR CC. In many ways it could serve as a general guide to editing images.
As a bonus, regular updates will be issued in step with the rapidly evolving LR CC. Definitely recommended!
Sylvester_cat –
Terrific.
Don’t be confused. This may the only manual for the new Lightroom for the cloud. Also it’s excellent