Photo Book Design with Lightroom Classic: From Curation to Print

Transforming your digital photography into a beautiful, physical keepsake or professional portfolio is one of the most rewarding creative projects you can undertake. This text-based course guides you step-by-step through the entire process of organizing, designing, and publishing your own photo book using Lightroom. You will master the Lightroom Book module, moving from a disorganized collection of images to a polished, print-ready layout that tells a compelling visual story. What you'll learn: - Understand the core features of the Lightroom Book module and how to navigate its interface. - Select and curate your best images using collections and smart filtering for a cohesive narrative. - Design custom page layouts, balancing white space, margins, and text placement. - Apply soft proofing techniques to ensure your printed colors match your screen. - Configure export settings for direct printing partners or high-resolution PDF generation. The course begins with foundational concepts of book design and image organization before walking you through layout tools, text integration, and final export configurations. You will practice through structured written exercises designed to build your design confidence. This course is designed for beginner photographers and hobbyists who want to print their work, with no prior book design experience required. Start reading today to turn your digital photo library into a tangible work of art.