Those that can't do, teach... and those that can't teach ... teach gym. - "School of Rock" Jack Black
About a month ago I offered to teach a class to one of my photoclubs on Lightroom. I'm finding that many people are afraid to try new software and workflow processes. Most people are just not adventurous to try new software. These are the same people that don't shoot RAW or are using programs like Elements. I have nothing bad to say about the low end of software spectrum. It suits the needs for the majority of the public photographic needs.However, the people I'm talking to are advanced ametures or even semi-pro/pro photographers. They are constanly running into the limitations of the low end software and are asking for workarounds. Well the work around is to get a real photographic workflow tool. I have been helping people come over to the "light" for the last couple of months and I figured it was time to hold a class.
Since I work in the technology field, part of my job is to try new software, so I'm always checking out the latest and greatest tool. I jumped at the chance to be part of the beta of Lightroom when it first came out. LR has been out for over a year and has been completely integrated into my photographic workflow process. I was a firm Bridge/Photoshop/iView Media user for several years. After giving LR a try during the beta, I knew I had a new home.
Well this week I was preparing my notes for the class and I was going to touch on the new features of LR 2 that were under beta. In my notes I was constantly saying "but wait, when they release LR2 this will become much easier."
Well, thanks to Adobe I'm now teaching a Lightroom 2 class tomorrow morning rather than just a Lightroom class. The new version of the software shipped this week and this new version adds many features that make it an even better workflow tool.
I'm excited about teaching my first class and I'm excited about sharing the new features that are available under LR2.
