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The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book for Digital Photographers

by Scott Kelby

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Editorial Reviews

Written in concert with Adobe's development of the Photoshop Lightroom 2 Beta, The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book for Digital Photographers - by #1 bestselling computer and technology author, Scott Kelby - is the most complete and concise Lightroom "how-to" book for digital photographers of all skill levels.

In The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book for Digital Photographers, Scott walks readers through the basics of Lightroom use, leading them to a brilliantly devised and super efficient digital photography workflow that dramatically improves productivity and allows photographers to spend less time processing photos and more time shooting them.

Throughout the book Scott shares his personal camera and Lightroom settings, as well as the studio-tested techniques he's developed for his own photography workflow. The book is written in his trademark step-by-step, plain English style, and because he knows what really works and what doesn't, he isn't shy to tell you flat out which tools to use, which to avoid, and why. This allows digital photographers of any skill level to jump right in using Lightroom like a pro from the very start, sidestepping a lot of the frustrations that typically haunt those unfamiliar with new applications…especially those as powerful as Lightroom.

What really sets The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book for Digital Photographers apart from other Lightroom books on the market are the last two bonus chapters where Scott answers the questions, "In exactly what order am I supposed to do things in Lightoom," and "Where does Photoshop fit in to the mix?" Both chapters start with an on-location photo shoot, including full details on the equipment, camera settings, and lighting techniques. Readers then witness as he takes the photos from each shoot through the entire workflow process, to the final output of the 16"x20" prints. And, because he incorporates Photoshop seamlessly right into this workflow, you'll learn some of the latest Photoshop techniques for portrait and landscape photography as well.

If you're one of those people who learns best by actually doing the projects yourself; who learns best without all the complicated technical explanations and confusing jargon, and if you really want to start using Lightroom today to unlock the productivity secrets of "The new digital photography workflow,"---there is no faster, more "straight-to-the-point" or more fun way to learn than this groundbreaking new book, and you are absolutely going to love it!

Customer Reviews

Chock full of info, 2009-11-19
by ginnylou

I think this is an outstanding resource. I am still in the midst of reading it, but there is so much information in this guide helping you learn how to make the most of Lightroom. From learning the keystrokes that make your workflow more efficient to understanding the best ways to correct your images in Lightroom, Kelby uses practical examples to help you understand the tools that Lightroom offers. I would definitely recommend the book.

My "Go To" book for Lightroom, 2009-11-18
by V. Frerichs (Mission Viejo, CA United States)

I purchased a few books to help me with using Lightroom, but this one is by far my "Go To" book when I have a question about Lightroom. This is the first one I reach for and the only one I really need. I enjoy Kelby's style of writing and the easy way he explains things. It is thorough and comprejhensive. This is the one and only book you need to understand LR.

tht Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 book for Digital Photographers, 2009-11-10
by richard c maxwell

Very comprehensive, yet a with sensible organization. Written in a "down to earth" style that makes it more like a conversation with a friend rather than a reference book. That makes some of the drudgery parts of Lightroom more fun. Illustrations are many and relevant.
Scott Kelby is a knowledgeable and effective author. Good job.

You will keep this book on your desk, 2009-10-28
by George Koszalka (Chapel Hill, NC USA)

I purchased this book knowing Kelly's writing style from previous books and wanting a baseline understanding for what a new user must know to get Lightroom (LR) up and running. Written for version 2.0, I found the differences between LR versions 2.0 and 2.5 to be minimal and thus this book met all expectations. I was moving over 15,000 images into LR and setting the program up correctly to incorporate this library was easily accomplished using Kelby's first few chapters. This book, coupled with the videos by Chris Orwig ([...]) provided a sound understanding of the program. If you are just getting started with LR, these two sources together will provide the information to generate an efficient workflow and maximize the utility of LR in cataloging and processing images. Kelby's book still sits on my desk and is filled with page markers for quick reference, much like his other books on Photoshop that sit above my desk.

Amazing guidance, 2009-10-18
by Primus2112 (Northbrook IL)

The step by step from start to finish is great. And the book size is great as it is wide and able to spread on the desk while learning in lightroom 2 on your PC / MAC. That is one of the great things about this book as some books are just hard to hold and keep open while learning steps.