ORGANISE your PHOTOS BETTER - LIGHTROOM tips and tricks

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  • čas přidán 6. 01. 2018
  • Sorting out your photos is critically important to have an efficient workflow. Lightroom plays an important part in that. I wanted to share with you the tips and tricks that I have used over years to make my photo organisation simple and effective (and there is a bonus printing idea!)
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Komentáře • 280

  • @allandavies1187
    @allandavies1187 Před 5 lety +7

    Hello Nigel, how on earth did I miss this one which I stumbled upon. Probably, the best one I have seen on organising your raw images. With some marvellous tips as well. So thank you very much as this vlog really got to the Heart of Lightroom...

  • @davidboothphotography

    This video has just enlightened me to whole array of things I am now going to do in my Lightroom, everyday is definitely a school day!!
    Thanks Nigel

  • @anthonyplancherel8274
    @anthonyplancherel8274 Před 6 lety +1

    Makes it all crystal clear! Thank you Nigel, very helpful stuff!

  • @edwinscox
    @edwinscox Před 5 lety +2

    I've been trying to find my own workflow system for a couple of years, and I keep tweaking it, so by now it is not very uniform. So your video is perfect for me right now (January 2019) to start out the new year with a simple, quarterly filing system. I also learned a lot about your rating process which I think will help me become much more efficient during my first sort through the images after a shoot. I am now capturing more multiple images (several frames per second) and I have many more images to delete. Also, you've inspired me to create a few of my own presets for developing and exporting. I have been doing the same things over and over, so I look forward to becoming even more efficient. Your presentation style is calm, professional, and concise. THANK YOU Nigel!

  • @JG-qz6fq
    @JG-qz6fq Před rokem

    Very useful, thank you for the insights into your process Nigel

  • @Jude2408
    @Jude2408 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely brilliant. I have thousands of photos from numerous journeys and I’ve been stalling on how to sort and cull. Love the idea of printing a contact sheet.

  • @gavinjmcgrath6983
    @gavinjmcgrath6983 Před 6 lety +1

    Again, informative and, so, I began taking notes. My Lightroom work is moderately organised but you provide some extra tips I need. Thanks!

  • @Nathan-sh6to
    @Nathan-sh6to Před 3 lety +1

    Just found this, thank you soooo much! Exactly what I was looking for. Export presets based on different use case scenarios in a Year structured folder. Genius!!!

  • @jandublin2219
    @jandublin2219 Před 5 lety +3

    I'm about to improve my filestructure/workflow and i was struggling to find the one that suits me best. Thanks to your video i just found the missing piece of the puzzle :) Thank you, Nigel and all the best.

  • @balancedaudio
    @balancedaudio Před 6 lety

    Thanks Nigel. Great tips in there. Always look forward to your video coming out.

  • @Mepjc
    @Mepjc Před 4 lety

    Thanks Nigel, really useful video. Only 6 months or so into my Lightroom journey and going to stick with it, so this will no doubt be invaluable in years to come!

  • @agnieszkaiwanicka5501
    @agnieszkaiwanicka5501 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for the idea of creating the Contact Sheets! It really sounds brilliant. I am going to try it out.

  • @rogercarlsson1878
    @rogercarlsson1878 Před rokem

    Great video on how you handel the pictures! It gave me a lot of inspiration and ideas on how to make my handling better and easyer. Many Thanks!!!!

  • @davidburns6529
    @davidburns6529 Před 6 lety +1

    A few good tips in the video Nigel. There is so much in LR still to learn, thanks for sharing. Looking forward to your next post, next location and of course the pictures.

  • @SMorgan772
    @SMorgan772 Před 6 lety

    Such a helpful video. My workflow has improved so much now. Thank you Nigel.

  • @tysanborn554
    @tysanborn554 Před 6 lety +1

    Terrific video... It's always interesting to hear how other photographers execute their work-flow... Love your vids and your photography, keep up the great work!

  • @melissabirdsell9553
    @melissabirdsell9553 Před 3 lety

    Nigel, I know this video is old but I am just now seeing it. New to Lightroom and have been trying to learn and this is by far the best video I have seen! Thank you for doing it and for explaining things to clearly! I imagine I will watch it over and over as I try to organize my Lightroom photos.

  • @mediumdun18
    @mediumdun18 Před 6 lety

    cant tell you how many articles/videos I've poured over on this topic and this one makes complete sense . New to channel and subscribed.....excellent and many thanks

  • @amithsmohan
    @amithsmohan Před 5 lety

    Extremely relevant video from a photographers standpoint. Thanks again for sharing your detailed thoughts on this.

  • @ColinDerbyshire
    @ColinDerbyshire Před 4 lety

    Brilliant Nigel, thank you for taking the time to make the video. This is an area that I never really understood for many years and I ended up in a mess with files and folders.....until now. Thank you.

  • @AlexBerger
    @AlexBerger Před 6 lety +1

    Brilliant. Thank you! I have to admit, I've always been so focused on Develop, even after some 14,000 photos edited, that I haven't ever clicked out of Develop over to "Map". I've always just geo-tagged in Flickr when I upload, or assumed it was going to be super complicated through a sync device. I have to admit, super embarassed. Mind blown. Thank you. THIS is why these types of tutorial videos are brilliant.

  • @jediseppanen4990
    @jediseppanen4990 Před 5 lety

    Just what I needed! Thanks so much for sharing this information!

  • @tomhofmann5277
    @tomhofmann5277 Před 2 lety

    Thanks!
    Amazingly useful insights on a LR subject seldom examined!

  • @SueFerreira75
    @SueFerreira75 Před 2 lety

    This The Best Video On Importing and Initial Workflow video - thank you!

  • @SenditosAdventures
    @SenditosAdventures Před 4 lety

    thanks for shearing this very resourceful workflow video. Nice one!

  • @AndyNoblePhotography
    @AndyNoblePhotography Před 6 lety +1

    Perfect! Thanks Nigel, really useful video. Will definitely be changing the way I do things. 👍🏻

  • @perambulatingmike
    @perambulatingmike Před 5 lety

    Brilliant, Nigel...thanks so much, you have an excellent way of explaining things :)

  • @tonyhansom3160
    @tonyhansom3160 Před 6 lety

    An excellent video, thanks for sharing how you store your images, very helpful thank you and all the best for the New Year.

  • @The_Gunslinger
    @The_Gunslinger Před 5 lety

    Thank you Nigel very helpful information. I just ordered all my photos by the date they were taken. Your video is going to make me reorganize my entire catalogue.

  • @stevematadobra6117
    @stevematadobra6117 Před 6 lety

    Great video. Exactly what I needed at this point. Having some struggles managing images between the SD card, processing and storage. Really appreciate the vlog.

  • @thekarakal
    @thekarakal Před 3 lety

    Excellent tutorial. Love the buzzy energy.

  • @jasnaivankovic
    @jasnaivankovic Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much! I am struggling to find the right workflow. This helps a lot! Thanks!

  • @PSCLKL
    @PSCLKL Před 3 lety

    Thanks :) Exactly what the video promised and really helpful!

  • @ianbrown704
    @ianbrown704 Před 6 lety +19

    I have been a photographer for over 30 years and always just used bridge in Photoshop and folders etc. However this video has given me the knowledge to get more organised. I have seen loads of Lightroom videos on you tube but this one nails it from a photographers prospective, I will watch this on my iPad whilst following it to guide me through the process on my iMac - great stuff Nigel and thanks.

  • @jimmylindqvist3839
    @jimmylindqvist3839 Před 4 lety

    Great video Nigel! Really helpful to get a efficient workflow to organize my photos. Big up from Sweden!

  • @T3RRAFORM
    @T3RRAFORM Před 2 lety

    This is Exactly what I’ve been looking for thanks for the video

  • @Mich32tracy32
    @Mich32tracy32 Před 6 lety +1

    Great video I learned a lot just started photography last year I will copy your way from this year thanks

  • @jcfausto
    @jcfausto Před rokem

    Really helpful tips for beginner photographers like me. Thanks for sharing! 👍

  • @AquashiiMusic
    @AquashiiMusic Před 5 lety

    Love this video. It's really helpful thanks Nigel!

  • @susanmclauchlan9358
    @susanmclauchlan9358 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Nigel, very helpful.

  • @JamieMcHale
    @JamieMcHale Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the video - useful to see your workflow!

  • @tamlove4134
    @tamlove4134 Před 4 lety

    fantastic video Nigel i wish i had found this a couple of years ago my lightroom is a shambles lol i might look at tidying it up and following you're great workflow method ...great informative video

  • @carloscarneiro1857
    @carloscarneiro1857 Před 4 lety

    Thank you! So clear... Congrats from Brazil

  • @hans-gerdschievink5190

    Hi Nigel, I just discovered this video. Many thanks for this, some new ideas for me to follow!

  • @robertyoung1777
    @robertyoung1777 Před rokem

    This is very helpful for serious photographers.
    Thank you.

  • @wrus9
    @wrus9 Před 6 lety

    Really good stuff Nigel. Learned loads about Lightroom. All the more enjoyable cos I also live in the Peak District (Hathersage) Many thanks

  • @craiggrimshaw2740
    @craiggrimshaw2740 Před 3 lety

    Wow, what a useful video. Thanks.

  • @BogdanFlorea86
    @BogdanFlorea86 Před 5 lety

    Very useful information, thank you for sharing it with us!

  • @mariacruces63
    @mariacruces63 Před 5 lety +1

    This was so helpful, thank you.

  • @iZogAdventure
    @iZogAdventure Před 5 lety

    Thank you so much for this. Really helpful and detailed way of reviewing images. Just about to start reviewing 2 months of images from our trip round Europe..

  • @janeandrew2636
    @janeandrew2636 Před 6 lety

    Excellent. Well explained, with lots of useful tips.

  • @loretagema9085
    @loretagema9085 Před 6 lety

    Very helpful and very well explained, thank you!

  • @fogtownrog
    @fogtownrog Před 6 lety

    Excellent video as you shared Avery helpful and simple way to organize one’s photos in LR. I’m going to start ding it your way. Thanks, Nigel! Cheers!

  • @rickygrossmann5730
    @rickygrossmann5730 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks for the fantastic video. I really like your tips and explanations for organizing and printing. I think I will be incorporating both into my work flow. Thanks again for all the inspiration you provide on your channel.

  • @martinjn2920
    @martinjn2920 Před 6 lety

    Finally finished watching this vlog, it was brilliant, so many things in Lightroom I still have to learn, very educational.
    Thank you.

  • @adios012
    @adios012 Před 6 lety +4

    I'm liking before even watching... that's how much I trust your content! :)

  • @stevemenez9122
    @stevemenez9122 Před 3 lety

    Awesome vid - subscribed!

  • @jimhamilton8775
    @jimhamilton8775 Před 6 lety +2

    Great video Nigel. Must get more organised myself. This has shown me the way to go about it.

  • @Geostationary0rbit
    @Geostationary0rbit Před 4 lety

    this video is a god send!

  • @jasonmac248
    @jasonmac248 Před 6 lety

    I have a similar workflow. The geo tagging on LR I did not know and I like the idea of separate folders for exports. Thanks always learning 😃

  • @markm6488
    @markm6488 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for sharing some great tips!

  • @darylswalker
    @darylswalker Před 6 lety

    Interesting to see other peoples work-flow and organizing. Personally, I organize my catalog by location, cannot remember last month never mind three years ago! Picked up some good tips Neil. Cracking video as usual.

  • @Rwecosher
    @Rwecosher Před 4 lety

    Excellent video. Thank you

  • @Matty_the_Tall
    @Matty_the_Tall Před 3 lety

    my god there is soooo much I still don't know about lightroom.. an incredible video thank you so much! Now I have hours and hours of reorganising to do!!

  • @bobrutan4735
    @bobrutan4735 Před rokem

    Great tutorial! Don't know how I missed this one earlier....

  • @robinmulligan4764
    @robinmulligan4764 Před 2 lety

    Very useful thanks Nigel

  • @jeffhuntley9284
    @jeffhuntley9284 Před 6 lety +1

    So helpful. Thanks!

  • @blackbeardrrr
    @blackbeardrrr Před 5 lety +1

    Love the clear descriptions of each step, Nigel! And one last thing: IMHO, your "3 star" images look like 5-stars to me, dude. Rock on, keep up the fantastic work!

  • @derekgillan7314
    @derekgillan7314 Před 6 lety

    Great tips as always.

  • @jovankaramach
    @jovankaramach Před 4 lety

    Great video. It helped me a lot. Thank you.

  • @kaifilbrandt8110
    @kaifilbrandt8110 Před 6 lety

    Hi Nigel, another great vid, thanks! Was good for me to see that I’m not too far off with my own workflow. I guess I’ll follow your suggestion to add geo tags instead of using keywords and organize by shooting location. I merely use dates, which sometimes I find a little hard to find my photos. The new year is a good opportunity to get started with that. I wasn’t aware of the different crop grids, that’s an awesome tip and a big help. Thanks and keep it up in 2018. Looking forward to more videos from you! Cheers

  • @paoloclematis2729
    @paoloclematis2729 Před 5 lety

    waoo...really fantastic video, accurate and well explained .. I need to improve my LR technique.. thank you

  • @allenpoulson6203
    @allenpoulson6203 Před 6 lety

    Great content Nigel!

  • @paulasimson4939
    @paulasimson4939 Před 6 lety +1

    Fantastic video. I really like how you organize by quarter, and I've already set up my 2018 folder that way! I've never used the "stars" method sorting, just "pick", but I can see how it can be useful. Thanks so much for this, really helpful.

    • @NigelDanson
      @NigelDanson  Před 6 lety

      Thanks Paula - appreciate the kind words 👍👍👍

  • @peteharkins9826
    @peteharkins9826 Před 6 lety

    Awesome video, thank you so much

  • @russfairhurst6325
    @russfairhurst6325 Před 6 lety

    Well done Nigel very well explained and the contact sheet is a great way to compare and contrast

  • @ThePosiview
    @ThePosiview Před 6 lety +1

    Nice, detailed overview there, Dan and I picked up a few tips. Cheers

    • @kelv52
      @kelv52 Před 6 lety

      We organise in a similar way, I like the Quarterly thing, think I might pinch this for my workflow, a very helpful vlog, thanks a lot. I have a habit of keeping my Raw, Jpgs and Tiffs on different drives, bit of an OCD thing I think, less anyone does it.

  • @davebeazer
    @davebeazer Před 5 lety

    Great video, some good nuggets in there 🙌🏻

  • @andydragonfisher6900
    @andydragonfisher6900 Před 2 lety

    Very helpful - thanks 🙌

  • @theresarice7289
    @theresarice7289 Před 6 lety

    Useful information - thanks!

  • @Wrecksy
    @Wrecksy Před 6 lety +3

    Hey Nigel. I'm embarrassed to say that I haven't seen any of your videos lately, but I have to say that these have gotten really good since your first few videos. Keep it up, you're going to do really well at this! I'll be watching as you release these from now on. Cheers!

    • @NigelDanson
      @NigelDanson  Před 6 lety +1

      Thank - that is really kind! Appreciate the support and your time watching! 👍👍👍

  • @paulcomptonpdphotography

    It is great to see how you process. I think I am going to start 2018 off in a better way. Reduce quality and store better. Thanks for your side

  • @nigelmorley8092
    @nigelmorley8092 Před 6 lety +2

    Nice one Nigel..always educational to see others workflow no matter how long we've been doing it...some great tips in there.....and contact sheets !! bloody hell...and to think they were an essential part of my/everyone's black and white DIY film processing/printing workflow ! I might get a "I like contact sheets" t-shirt made up !!

  • @christianwieseotte3853

    Hey Nigel, great and easy to follow video about your image processing workflow. Funny coincidence, I just came back from a Scotland trip and want to get started with editing my shots :)

  • @Krateez
    @Krateez Před 6 lety

    Excellent! Thanks so much; keep up the wonderful work.

  • @charlenenagel7962
    @charlenenagel7962 Před 6 lety

    Thanks ever so much for sharing this! Very helpful!

  • @jamesclark1152
    @jamesclark1152 Před 6 lety

    Great video Nigel, I use a system similar to the one you describe but found a few tweeks. Thanks for the cropping tip and contact sheet. Excellent thanks again !!!

  • @tekinalpturk571
    @tekinalpturk571 Před 4 lety

    Thank you very much for another great video. It might be easy for me to find lightroom features however problem is sometimes it takes years to see if your file organizatin plan is practical or not. Thanks to you I now know a very useful and practical plan.

  • @MacherTV
    @MacherTV Před 5 lety

    Very useful video. Thank you nigel :)

  • @stevedianebanks6588
    @stevedianebanks6588 Před 6 lety

    Great video Nigel - very helpful for us newbies to Lightroom, particularly the organisational aspects. A bit quick but it gives me a lot to work on, and I can pause and go over things again, or research individual bits from what you've said. Enjoy your videos mate so keep em coming. Cheers
    Steve, Perth, Western Australia

    • @NigelDanson
      @NigelDanson  Před 6 lety

      Thanks Steve - appreciate that 👍👍👍

  • @kathleenshelley3456
    @kathleenshelley3456 Před 4 lety

    First time viewer of yours - thank you so much for such a clear, engaging and concise summary of your workflow. Best I've found. Thank you! Now following :)

    • @NigelDanson
      @NigelDanson  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for the kind words and watching!

  • @malithfernando
    @malithfernando Před 4 lety

    wow.
    It will help me a lot to improve myself.
    Thanks.

  • @michaelcarrithers6811
    @michaelcarrithers6811 Před 6 lety

    Thanks a lot for that. All good to think and learn with.

  • @AndyMcPhoto
    @AndyMcPhoto Před 6 lety

    Solid & thanks a million!

  • @NicholasEJones
    @NicholasEJones Před 6 lety +1

    Great vlog, like the idea of splitting the years and quick edit presets, Thank you

    • @NigelDanson
      @NigelDanson  Před 6 lety

      Thanks a lot - appreciate the kind words

  • @imageofoz3586
    @imageofoz3586 Před 6 lety

    Hey Nigel, Happy New Year. This is the first video I've watched of yours and must say very impressed. Like your similar style to Thomas Heaton's and yes I have subscribed and looking forward to watching more of your videos. Cheers Joe

  • @keithdunkel1691
    @keithdunkel1691 Před 6 lety

    Thanks for a good understanding of your workflow. I got some ideas I can use.
    Keith

  • @yaoguo3896
    @yaoguo3896 Před 5 lety

    Very helpful!! thank you. Just started and tried to be a pro photographer!!

  • @larsmouret6814
    @larsmouret6814 Před 6 lety

    Great, great video Nigel.. I will copy a lot of your workflow 👍🏻

  • @stevethompson8154
    @stevethompson8154 Před 4 lety +1

    I like the contact print idea