After semi-successfully stumbling my way around Photoshop and Elements for a few years, I finally came to a point where every time I went to edit my photos I would look at my computer screen like this….
And then I discovered Lightroom.
Three years ago I bought myself a copy of (affiliate link) Adobe Lightroom, and everything changed for me in the photo-editing department. I took one class, and suddenly I was off to the races. It changed EVERYTHING about the way I edit pictures. I will forever be singing the praises of Lightroom’s batch imports, batch edits, batch exports, and non-destructive editing.
The latest updates to Lightroom 5 is BY FAR my favorite. Remember in my last Lightroom editing tutorial how I went through a lengthy explanation about how to straighten your pictures in Lightroom and then my example photo was STILL NOT PERFECTLY straight? How’s that for a big fat fail? Well, that issue has all been taken care of for you in the new version! When you are in the Develop mode scroll down until you see the drop-down called “Lens Corrections”.
2016 NOTE: This can now be found under the “Transform” module.
Now hit “Auto” button, and watch your picture magically straighten itself out. Like this!
Perfection.
Another really cool feature is to hit “Vertical” or “Full” below that and watch you picture pop out of the screen right at you. Here is a before and after showing what I’m talking about. This is the exact same photo, but it got straightened up and tilted forward a little bit with just one click in Lightroom. It’s hard to put into words how this feature works, but it does it in a split second with zero thought on my part. And it comes out perfect 99.99% of the time. Cannot ask for much more than that!
Since I’m am a DIY/ Home blogger, this newest feature is perfect for me. I absolutely LOVE the new straightening tool feature in Lightroom 5 for all of my interior (and exterior) architectural photos. I don’t have to worry about getting the camera perfectly aligned, I can let the editing software worry about that later with the click of a button.
Seriously? SO SIMPLE.
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Disclaimer: Adobe provided me with a free copy of Lightroom to review, along with two free copies for you guys. This review was written in my own words and contains 100% my own opinions.
Marybeth Graham says
I love watching what you do with your shots on all of your cool projects. I have been working in the Dark Ages of Photoshop 6 (!!!!) for waay too long and would love to upgrade! Thanks for offering this!
Sue at Blu says
What a great idea! These tools are so helpful…there is so much to learn and these tools help minimize the curve. Thanks for the chance to enter to win.
Helen says
Beautiful Perfection!
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says
Would love to win! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Bridget says
Great! Thanks for the tips!
denise gordon says
Would love to win! Great Giveaway!
Bee Mottl says
Great giveaway! fingers crossed:) I know you will reach that Facebook number any minute!
Jacque says
I adore my lightroom! I would love to win this!!!!
Christina says
I am photo-editing challenged. Looks like Lightroom is just what I need. Thank you for the contest!
Kris says
I would love to win this!
Amanda Tucker says
Would love love love this!
Amanda Tucker says
Would love love love this!! ☺
Patty Hicks says
That is so cool! Boy have I been wanting a way to do that with my photos. And thank you for hosting the giveaway. I would love to win but wish all good luck.
Jessica says
Photos look great
Kelly W. says
I am currently a CS5 user and would love to try Lightroom.
Anne says
Thanks so much for the chance!
xx
Anne
Joy Leftwich says
What a great giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity!
Lisa Kelly says
I’m still using LR2 (hangs head in shame). Just haven’t felt the need to upgrade… until now! You’ve inspired me! Thank you.
Clarissa Tinjum says
I love your posts and how frank you are. What a great giveaway…..I would love this!
Kelly says
I just learned about Lightroom at a work training session. I would love to have a copy of my own so I can start editing my family photos. Thanks for the post and details!
Kerri Richter says
I hope I win!!!!
Carrie says
What an amazing giveaway from an amazing blog. I really would love to learn lightroom & this would be great! Thanks for the chance
Gen says
Lightroom 5 sounds pretty exciting. Sure would love to have this. I do struggle with Photoshop also, but I am not to savvy with computer technology. Lightroom seems as if it would be a little more user friendly.
Joni Gerking says
This opportunity to win Adobe Lightroom 5 is exciting for me. I am trying to start a blog on a shoestring budget and have been taking photos of nearly everything that catches my interest. I’d love to have an editing application. Thank you for the contest!
Gen says
Would love to have a copy of this. Seems much easier than Photoshop, which I do love, but struggle with knowing how to use it proficiently.
Jamie S. says
I am a current Element user and I can’t wait to try Lightroom 5!! Love your site/blog so much!! Thank you for the chance to win!!
Pamela @ Flower Patch Farmhouse says
My photography needs all the help it can get. Thanks so much for this giveaway!
Diana Walters says
Thanks for the giveaway! I can’t wait to try it out!
Connie says
Oh my gosh I would love this! I have been coveting Lightroom for ages. Thanks for the chance to win.
Becky says
Lightroom 5 looks like something I might be able to manage. I am sure my husband would appreciate me not bugging him anymore to edit photo’s if I were to win this 🙂 .
Tonia says
So nice! I have to check this out. I do love Photoshop, but so complicated. It looks easier. Can’t wait to see who wins! Thank you for the information.
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
Sounds like an awesome tool! I need a great photo editing program!
Jill says
Looks like a great tool for every blogger to have in their arsenal–especially me!
Tanya says
Would be a great Holiday gift for myself. Love all the new features. Wish I had Lightroom 5.
Christine at First Home Love Life says
Oh man! I soooooo want this!!! Great giveaway Beth!
Michele R says
This would be totally beyond awesome cool! Thank you!
Michele
Susan M. says
I need all the help I can get with the pictures I take! What an awesome giveaway… thanks for the opportunity!
Kady says
Look forward to the giveaway!
Lucy says
I wanna win! I wanna win! I wanna win!!
Kira Hodge says
I love your blog! Thank you for sharing Lightroom with your fans. 🙂
Bernadette says
I love to take photos and sometimes need to adjust them. I would absolute love to be able to adjust my photos easier!!! 😀 Thank you for this opportunity to try and win one.
Shirley L says
Oh cool giveaway! I’ve been wanting to work with Lightroom for a few years now-I’m still editing in Photoshop and it takes forever!
Jenni says
Love it! Thanks!
Erica says
Thank you so much for this AMAZING giveaway! Would love to in this!! <3
Kelli Wood says
I am learning all the ropes to becoming a photographer and this would be amazing to have!!! Thank you so much for the chance! And congrats on so many facebook followers! I was 7,994!!!
Renay says
Always love stopping by your page. The photos that you post are great and what a wonderful tool this Adobe Lightroom would be. Thanks for having great stuff on your page!
bev says
I liked your page on FB! Thanks for giveaway! I could really really really use this! 🙂
jessica m j says
I just tried editing our family photos for our holiday cards in photoshop and I spent 2 hours on 4 pictured and they are just okay. This would be perfect, I will be stalking for this on Amazon!
Mark M says
Been using LR2 for a few years now…would love the chance to upgrade to LR5 for all thenew features!
Jenny says
I’ve only ever edited with photoshop, but this has me thinking I might be missing out on something! Hope I win a copy!