This workshop is about
Learning how edit your photos in Adobe Lightroom CC Classic LrC like a pro!
The skill is in the taking, the magic is in the editing.
What You'll Actually Get Good At
- Great steps in understanding of the magic and power of photo editing
- Confidence in confidence in your photography
- Editing skills to transform your images from good to stunning
- Images that you'll want to share and put on the wall!
Workshop Investment
$395 per person
Small group hands-on learning so book early (usually 6 people except Dark Sky Astro, which is smaller usually 4)
About your Tutor
Hey there! I’m Celia Walmsley
Photographer, tutor, camera whisperer—and your guide to finally figuring out how to use that 'good' camera of yours.
I’m based in the stunning landscapes of Central Otago and the creative buzz of Wellington, and I’ve been hooked on photography for over 30 years (yep, I started back in the film-and-darkroom days!).
For the past 12+ years, I’ve run my business, Stagebox Photography, working full-time as a professional photographer—think weddings, portraits, personal branding, ballet and dance.
When I’m not capturing movement and moments, you’ll find me out chasing golden light, dramatic landscapes, and starry skies.
I also have a Master of Fine Arts in Photography and a Certificate in Tertiary Teaching, so yes—teaching is my jam too.
I love helping people go from camera-confused to confident photographers. Whether you’ve just unboxed your DSLR/Mirrorless camera or you’ve had it a while and still feel like you’re guessing—this workshop is for you.
We’ll ditch the jargon, keep it fun, and help you start making images you’re genuinely proud of.
Let’s get that camera working for you—not against you.
Check out some images created by participants from previous workshops
You'll Cover
The fundamentals of photo editing with Adobe Lightroom CC Classic (desktop/laptop version) inc:
- What Adobe Lightroom CC Classic LrC is primarily used for
- The Lightroom Classic catalogue & why the pros love it
- Importing images
- Sorting, ranking and filing images
- Editing fundamentals
- Setting the mood with White Balance
- How the Histogram helps you understand your photos
- Changing the Tone with whites, highlights, shadows & blacks
- Putting punch in your images with Contrast
- Colour - Hue, Saturation & LuminanceDeciding on your subject - Cropping
- Improving dark murky images with Noise Reduction
- Adding romance & focus with Vignettes
- Sharpening - essential if you want to publish
- Spot removal - removing pesky spots
- Specific area adjustments
- Tools
- Sizing for Export for print and web
- Practice with Editing your own images
Plus
- What Adobe Photoshop is used for and how it differs from Adobe Lightroom CC Classic
- Examples of what you can do in Adobe Photoshop compared to Adobe Lightroom
This workshop does not cover how to use Adobe Photoshop, which is covered in another workshop
You receive
Two-day (2 x 7.5 hours) workshop
Practice editing your own photos
Comprehensive workbook
Experienced tuition from professional photographer, Celia Walmsley
Learning in a small group (6-8 people)
Personal attention
Connecting with other photography enthusiasts just like you
Fun, relaxed learning environment
