Mastering Lightroom - Live Class

Transform Your RAW Files Into Fine-Art Landscapes

Join professional landscape photographer Joseph Rossbach for a deep-dive, hands-on 4-hour live Lightroom editing class designed specifically for landscape photographers who want to create more powerful, expressive, and polished images — consistently.

This immersive online workshop blends real-world field experience with a professional fine-art workflow. You’ll learn not only how to edit, but why each decision matters — from global adjustments to refined local finishing touches.

The class is conducted live via Zoom and recorded, so you’ll be able to revisit every lesson anytime after the event.

Pricing & Date

Sunday January 25th, 2026 from 12pm till 4:30pm (Eastern Time - New York)

Live Class + Recording Access: $179
Early Bird: $149 - Sign up before Jan. 5th - Use discount code "earlybird" at checkout. 

Class Format

  • Length: 4 Hours (with short breaks)
  • Format: Live interactive Zoom session
  • Recording: Full replay provided after class
  • Includes: Live Q&A + downloadable workflow notes

Who This Class Is For

This class is ideal for:

  • Landscape & nature photographers at any skill level
  • Photographers who struggle to create consistent results
  • Anyone who feels their images look “flat” or unfinished
  • Workshop participants wanting to strengthen their post-processing skills
  • Photographers preparing images for print, competition, or portfolio work

What You’ll Learn

1. Building a Strong Editing Foundation

  • Understanding RAW files & dynamic range
  • Creating clean, balanced global adjustments
  • Developing a personal starting point & consistent workflow
  • Using exposure, contrast, tone curve & color controls with intention

2. Advanced Landscape Editing Techniques

  • Precision color grading for mood & atmosphere
  • Creating depth through tonal shaping
  • Mastering sky, light & shadow control
  • Enhancing textures and natural detail without over-processing
  • Working with haze, fog, snow, desert light & forest tones
  • Cropping, ratio and transform adjustments

3. Local Adjustments & Fine Detail Work

  • Graduated filters, radial filters & brush techniques
  • Sculpting light for visual flow and impact
  • Directing the viewer’s eye through subtle contrast and color shifts
  • Creating believable glow, highlight control, and shadow depth

4. Creative Finishing & Print-Ready Output

  • Final polish techniques for fine-art presentation
  • Sharpening & noise reduction
  • Exporting for social media, website, and professional printing
  • Avoiding common mistakes that ruin otherwise strong images

5. Real-Time Image Edits & Student Q&A

Joseph will demonstrate edits on a variety of landscape images — including mountains, forests, desert scenes, water, and dramatic light — and answer questions live throughout the session.

What You Need

  • Lightroom Classic (recommended)
  • A basic understanding of Lightroom’s interface
  • A few RAW files ready for practice (optional but encouraged)

What You’ll Walk Away With

  • A complete, repeatable editing workflow
  • Stronger visual impact and depth in your images
  • More confidence in your personal editing style
  • Professional-level polish for portfolio & print