Lightroom Advanced: Prepare for Fine Art Printing
Title: Lightroom Advanced: Prepare for Fine Art Printing
Date: Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16
Last day to register: March 12th
Time: 3/15 (10:00-5:00) and 3/16 (10:00-5:00) - 1 hour lunch break each day
Ages: 18+
# of Students: Min. 5 / Max. 12
Instructor Name: Traci Arney
Skill Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Description
Refine your Lightroom editing skills and join us for an interactive workshop! You will learn about mastering image adjustments, selective masking, and color grading for professional print quality.
The workshop combines live demonstrations, real-time exercises, and individual practice with immediate feedback and critiques.
By the end of this workshop, students will be able to:
- Prepare images for high-quality print output
- Use advanced Lightroom tools like selective masking and custom color grading
- Organize a fine art portfolio with print-ready images
- Integrate Lightroom with Photoshop for more detailed enhancements
Learn best practices for integrating with programs like Topaz AI to create a polished, print-ready portfolio. Refreshments included.
Supplies to Bring to Class
- Laptop with Adobe Lightroom installed (Classic version recommended)
- Up to 5 high-resolution images for hands-on practice
- Notebook and pen for taking notes
Introduction to Digital Inkjet Printing
Title: Introduction to Digital Inkjet Printing
Date: Saturday, April 5 & Sunday, April 6
Last day to register: April 2nd
Time: 11:30-5:30
Ages: 18+
# of Students: Min. 5 / Max. 10
Instructor Name: Don Brown
Skill Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Description
Learn the basics of creating exhibition-quality inkjet prints in this
straightforward course! It can be overwhelming with so many options, papers,
printers, and workflows, but we’ll simplify the process for you. You’ll create an
individual fine art print from a chosen RAW file and get answers to your
specific printing questions.
Best of all, Moab Papers, supplier of some of the finest, high-quality papers for
photographers is supplying you with a free sample pack of 8 1/2” x 11” paper
for your use during and after class. You will also be provided with one sheet of
13” x 19” paper that you will use during class to create your final exhibition
print, compliments of Moab.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced printer seeking better results,
this class is for you. Printing is far more than just clicking the print button!
Students will learn:
- Essential color management and ICC profiles
- Monitor and printer calibration
- Noise reduction and sharpening for prints
- Paper and printer options
- Soft proofing workflows in Lightroom, Photoshop, and third-party tools
- Black & white and color optimization
- Print evaluation, finishing, and framing techniques
- Pricing and displaying your work
The session includes a guided production of a 13x19 print from your digital file.
Supplies to Bring to Class
Your laptop computer with Adobe Lightroom and at least five edited RAW
files that you would like to print.