From AI-powered compositing and smarter layer management to reflection removal and a redesigned Actions panel, these are tools that can save you time and simplify your editing process. Terry also walks through the new Firefly 5 generative fill model and how it fits into real-world editing.

Instead of trying to learn everything at once, this class helps you focus on what’s worth using right now. If you want to spend less time figuring out what’s new and more time getting results, this is a great place to start. Watch his class here.

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They kicked things off with a look at finalists from the recent Lightroom Conference photo contest, along with some standout shots from Erik’s time at the Sun ’n Fun Air Show, including a creative take on light painting with an iPhone.

From there, things got interesting.

Scott and Erik dove into some honest (and sometimes spicy) takes on photography gear and workflow—touching on everything from the Leica “weight” debate to PC vs. Mac performance in Lightroom (including a surprise call from Adobe’s Terry White). They also weighed in on JPEG vs. RAW, and why bringing Photoshop into your workflow can open up a whole new level of control.

It’s a fun, opinionated episode packed with real-world perspective—and a few takes that might just challenge how you’re doing things now.

Watch the replay below and see where you land.

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With 35 years of experience creating composites for Hollywood movie posters and major ad campaigns, Dennis has a deep understanding of what makes an image feel believable. In this class, he shares a simple five-part framework that covers layer structure, masking, lighting, color matching, and final finishing. It’s not about tricks or shortcuts. It’s about understanding how all the pieces work together so your composite holds up under a closer look.

If you’ve ever struggled to make your composites look real, this class connects the dots in a way that makes everything click. Watch Dennis tell you more about it below, and then check out his class here.

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Before getting into the edits, Scott shared a very enthusiastic take on Chili’s spicy chicken sandwich, teased some upcoming Switzerland shots, and reminded everyone that the Lightroom Conference kicks off next week.

Then it was straight into the good stuff. Scott and Erik worked through a moody Badlands landscape, tackled a tricky interior perspective correction, refined a gritty athlete portrait, and polished up a warm outdoor portrait with a dog. Along the way, they used Lightroom, Camera Raw, and Photoshop, sharing practical techniques for improving composition, correcting perspective, dialing in color, and making images feel more finished.

If you like seeing real photos improved step-by-step—with tips you can actually use—this episode is definitely worth watching. Catch the replay below and follow along with the edits.

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In his latest class, Rick Sammon explores how to approach AI with the right mindset—one that’s focused on creativity, curiosity, and experimentation rather than hesitation.

Rick walks through how tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney can be used to expand your ideas, refine concepts, and explore new directions you might not have considered before. But more importantly, he shows why photographers already have a natural advantage. Your understanding of light, composition, and visual storytelling gives you a strong foundation that translates directly into working with AI.

This class isn’t about replacing what you already do. It’s about building on it.

If you’ve been unsure where to start or how AI fits into your workflow, this is a great introduction to thinking about it in a more creative, approachable way. Watch Rick tell you more about it below, then check out his class here.

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If you’ve ever wanted a few days where you can just focus on Lightroom, pick up some new tricks, and actually see how other photographers are editing their images, this is it. We’ve got a great group of instructors this year, and every session is built around stuff you can actually use. Not theory. Not filler. Just real workflows, real edits, and things you can try on your own photos right away. We kick things off with pre-con sessions on Monday, May 4, so you can jump in early and get rolling before the main sessions.

One of my favorite parts of this event is the community. You’ve got photographers from all over the world, all learning together, sharing ideas, and getting inspired to try something new. If your schedule’s tight, no worries—you’ll have replays for a full year, so you can go back and watch anything you missed (or watch it again when you’re actually editing).

If you’ve been on the fence, this is a great time to grab your spot. Get all the details here.

Hope to see you there!

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They worked through a diverse mix of viewer-submitted images—everything from motocross and horse racing to landscapes, air shows, wildlife, and night photography. As always, the feedback was honest, direct, and incredibly useful, covering composition, timing, distracting backgrounds, and post-processing choices.

Along the way, they also talked about the upcoming Lightroom Conference, Rammy’s Caddo Lake workshop, and how AI masking in Lightroom is changing the editing workflow.

They wrapped things up with a live prize giveaway, capping off a fast-paced episode packed with real-world critique and practical takeaways. Watch the replay below and see what you can apply to your own shots.

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In the video below, Terry White walks through all the highlights across Lightroom Classic, Desktop, and Mobile, so you can see what’s actually worth paying attention to.

A few quick standouts:

Lightroom Classic got a big performance boost (Adobe says up to 5x faster on Windows), plus you can now run AI Denoise in the background while you keep working. That alone is a huge win.

There’s also new support for Sony A7 V compressed RAW files, along with improvements to Assisted Culling, especially for images with shallow depth of field.

On the creative side, there are new Film-Inspired Premium Presets, and you can now build Firefly Mood Boards right inside Lightroom to plan shoots and organize ideas.

Lightroom Desktop picked up some nice upgrades too, including natural language search (just type what you’re looking for), support for large PSB files, customizable “Edit in Photoshop” settings, and finally… zoom while cropping.

Terry covers it all in a quick, easy walkthrough, so give it a watch and see which features you’ll actually use.

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In this week’s class, Clay Blackmore shares a practical, repeatable approach to handling it all with confidence. Drawing from decades of experience photographing weddings, galas, corporate events, and family portraits, Clay walks through how to light a scene using off-camera flash and simple 3D lighting techniques that can be built from a single speedlight. He also introduces his clock-based posing system, making it easier to arrange individuals, couples, and larger groups quickly and naturally.

Beyond the technical side, Clay focuses on the people skills that make a real difference. From directing your subjects to building trust, these are the details that help everything run smoothly and lead to stronger images.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to manage lighting and posing at the same time, this class offers a clear path forward. Watch his class here.

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With Scott away leading a photography workshop in Switzerland, Erik was joined by four KelbyOne members—Ken, Karen, Will, and Dodie—for a candid conversation about what they experienced at the Summit.

They shared real takeaways on finding your photographic style, pushing past creative ruts, and why investing in yourself often matters more than buying more gear. There was also talk about live studio shoots, learning in a hands-on environment, and what it’s like being surrounded by a community of photographers who are all working to get better together.

Add in some giveaways and plenty of honest insight, and this episode turned into a genuinely inspiring look at what growth in photography really looks like. Watch the replay below and hear their stories for yourself.

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