Lightroom Tip#16 - Ordering Images in Lightroom Web Galleries

Often the order we would like to showcase our images is not the same order we shot the images with our camera. However, we frequently view our images in the Library in this order. How then, can we re-arrange our images to show up in a custom order when making a Slideshow or Web Gallery page? Here we show you how.

The key is setting the sort in the Library Module while you have the images showing that you wish to set as a custom sort. See the example below where we set the sort order to a user defined type.


After setting this sort order, use the mouse to drag images around on the screen. Notice after moving an image, the numbering of the images resets (if you have the numbering visible in your images).

That's all there is to it! After re-sorting your images, proceed to make a Slideshow or Web Gallery and the new order will be preserved.

Note if the sort order is set to something else, like capture time, re-ordering your images will have no effect as Lightroom will send them back to capture time order before exporting a Slideshow or Web Gallery.

UPDATE FOR LIGHTROOM 2 BETA

Lightroom 2.0 Beta does not allow for custom sorting as Lightroom 1.4.1 does. The menu items don't exist. Because we are in the Beta stage, it doesn't mean the functionality will not be available in version 2.0 when released. However, we need to find a work-around in case it remains as it is in the Beta.

Kelvin Brown found such a work-around and posted an answer to my question in the forum. Kelvin found that you can create a collection of images and sort them in any order you wish by dragging and dropping the images to new locations. I confirmed that this works. After further testing, I also found that the custom sorting does NOT work in Quick Collections. Apparently this feature is only available in standard collections.

Although, better some than none!
... Read More!

Don't forget to visit my photography web site where we sell museum quality black and white prints framed to last up to 175 years - Outdoor Images Fine Art.

Lightroom Tip#14 - Really Quick Pick and Reject

How many times have you finished a shoot, uploaded your many images and then sighed because you knew it was time to go through and pick the images to keep and the ones to reject. Let's get on with it already! I want to start using my images, fix them up and get them published in a gallery!

Michael Clark posted this tip a few days ago and it is steller in the arena of picking and rejecting your images.

Using the CAPS LOCK key in conjunction with the P and X keys to pick and reject photos will automatically take you to the next image in the group. This can be accomplished by holding the SHIFT key, but that requires two hands to operate. Using the CAPS LOCK key brings us back to using one hand.

Thanks Michael for the tip! ... Read More!

Don't forget to visit my photography web site where we sell museum quality black and white prints framed to last up to 175 years - Outdoor Images Fine Art.

Lightroom Tip #6 - Comparing An Image With Two Different Developments

In Lightroom, pressing the compare button or using the View, Before / After menu item, will compare the currently modified image with the import image. However, sometimes you would rather compare two different types of adjusted images.


The image above shows the standard before and after view. Notice how we have altered the image to show it in greyscale. Obviously, this comparison is fairly meaningless if you are trying to determine the best level for black and white tones. We would rather compare two adjusted black and white images. Let's discuss how to do this in Lightroom.

First, in the Development module make adjustments to an image that you are working on. Save that image as a snapshot. You can call it Image 1. Then adjust the image further, starting from the import snapshot if you wish or adjusting the previous settings further. Save that image as a snapshot calling it Image 2.

Now we have two images to compare. Select Image 1 and press the compare button, or use the menu item View, Before/After. You will see the images similar to the picture above. Now we have to move Image 1 to the place that the import is show, on the left side of the compare marked Before.

Press the middle before and after button showing a arrow moving from the right pane to the left pane. See the picture to the left. This will copy the After image to the left and now the same image is shown in both panes. Here is the trick. Now select the snapshot labled Image 2. It should appear on the right hand side in the After window and be compared to the Before window showing Image 1. See the picture below.


Now you can see the difference between images and select one to keep working on, or one to discard, whichever you wish. ... Read More!

Don't forget to visit my photography web site where we sell museum quality black and white prints framed to last up to 175 years - Outdoor Images Fine Art.

Image Rating and Selection Workflow

Image rating and selection involves determining which pictures are best discarded and which have potential for future showing. This workflow also involves creating and maintaing portfolios. This is part of my Digital Image Workflow.

Rating and selection is in a constant state of flux. Some images will deserve rating changes over time as they grow on you or as you realize they were not as good as you originally thought.

Follow these steps:

1. First Pass Selection of Discards and Rejects
2. Second Pass Selection of Single Star Images
3. Backup Rejected Images Workflow
4. Third Pass of Double Star Images
5. Color Coding Image Status
6. Later Selection of Three, Four & Five Star Images
7. Creating A Portfolio
8. Changing Selections

... Read More!

Don't forget to visit my photography web site where we sell museum quality black and white prints framed to last up to 175 years - Outdoor Images Fine Art.

Choosing A Print

Choosing a print involves determining if you want a frame, picking a size and then determining if you want a signed, limited edition print.  The following steps will help you pick the best print to hang in your home or office, or give as a gift.

Framed or Unframed?

If you have experience framing prints or would like a custom frame other than what we offer, order a print without a frame.  These are labeled Unframed in the categories.  If you want the framing taken care of for you or you like our special museum quality archival frames, then order a framed print.  These are labeld Framed in the categories.

Note that framing your own print must be done in a certain way to maximize the archival life of the print.  See the framing guide at the bottom of this page.

After choosing framed or unframed, choose a size to purchase.

What Size Print Should I Choose?

We sell all our prints in framed or unframed sizes.  All sizes are expressed in inches.  The unframed sizes are as follows:

• 11 x 14 inches


• 13 x 19 inches

These print sizes are all printed on 13 x 19 paper and will fit in standard 16 x 20 or 20 x 24 frame with no further modifications.

The framed sizes are as follows:

• 11 x 14 frame with 8 x 10 inch print


• 16 x 20 frame with 11 x 14 inch print


• 20 x 24 frame with 13 x 19 inch print

NOTE:  The 8 x 10 inch prints only come framed.

Choosing a Limited Edition Signed Print

These prints are exactly what they imply.  We have certain images we have set aside for signing and numbering.  In all cases these prints will be limited to 500 numbered editions signed by the photographer.  Each print will be numbered # of 500.  Once these are gone, there will not be another issuance of this limited edition print!

Limited Edition Signed Prints are only available in a 20 x 24 frame containing a 13 x 19 print.

Picking an Image

After you determine the size of the print you want and whether you want a Limited Edition Signed Print,  you can browse the pictures available.  Use the categories on the left to select the size and framing of the print.  You will be taken to a list of the prints available.

Select a topic to help you narrow down which image you would like to purchase.  You can also search for a keyword using the search function also on the navigation bar to the left.

Purchase the Print!

After you have customized your print and found the best image, press the Buy Now button to have your print made and sent to you!  It really is that simple to own a museum quality fine art print!

QUESTION:  When will I receive my print?

Shipping times vary depending on whether you purchase an unframed or framed print.  All shipping is done after receipt of payment.  Please allow 5 to 7 days to receive an unframed print and 7 to 9 days to receive a framed print.  Because we use archival materials it will take 3 to 5 days to hand make your print and hand frame it for the best archival life.  We use UPS and US Postal Priority Mail and insure all items.  See the shipping details for more information.

... Read More!

Don't forget to visit my photography web site where we sell museum quality black and white prints framed to last up to 175 years - Outdoor Images Fine Art.