

He also does training seminars around the country, so try to catch him in person if you get the chance. Scott, the original “Photoshop Guy,” is the president of, an awesome online training site for photographers and he hosts shows on Lightroom and Photoshop at. This is one of the first books I got when I was learning Lightroom and I found it very easy to follow. A couple of the best sections are the chapters where he details his own workflow from start to finish and his 10 important tips for new users. It’s great for beginners who want to get up and running quickly and for anyone who wants to learn a few new tricks. He offers up a practical, fun, easy-to-read guide through a complete workflow that explains best techniques and settings. The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC Book for Digital Photographers by Scott Kelby This is the #1 Best Seller from author, photographer and Photoshop/Lightroom guru Scott Kelby. It helped me enormously when I first started using the software. In addition to her FAQ, which I highly recommend, be sure to head over to her blog and download her free Lightroom Classic CC Quick Start Guide. Since she’s been working with Lightroom from the beginning and works closely with Adobe engineers, she’s the go-to person (hence her nickname) if you have any questions. It’s THE place to go if you have a problem or question about anything to do with Lightroom, and Victoria is very quick and clear in her responses. The book evolved from all the questions she gets over and over on Lightroom Forums, which she runs. The very detailed table of contents lets you quickly jump to what you need to know. It’s been completely updated for LR Classic CC. Lightroom BooksĪdobe Lightroom Classic CC – The Missing FAQ by Victoria Bampton – Victoria, aka “The Lightroom Queen,” has written a FAQ-style book for all levels of users in a conversational tone with tips, tricks, instant answers, and ways to improve your workflow. I aim to make this the most comprehensive Lightroom book resource you’ll find anywhere. This list is growing daily, so if you know of a book that should be on it, just leave me a comment down below and I’ll check it out. Many of these recommended books are available in Kindle or PDF versions as well as hard/soft cover so you can always keep them handy. The authors are some of the most well-known, highly regarded Lightroom experts in the world, such as Victoria Bampton, Scott Kelby, Matt Kloskowski, Martin Evening and others. So to help you get up to speed, I’ve compiled a list of the top Lightroom books.Īs I was putting together this directory I realized just how many great books there were. They’re a great way to learn Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, whether you’re a beginner or want to pick up some more advanced tips. The first thing I did after I installed Lightroom was to buy a couple of books.
