Learn Lightroom — or Develop Your Own Style? Which Type of Course Is Right for You
When You Start Getting Serious About Photo Editing
When you begin diving deeper into photo editing, you quickly end up with Lightroom. The software offers impressive possibilities for improving and developing your images. But with all the features, tools, and course offerings out there, many photographers ask themselves:
“Should I first learn Lightroom — or should I start developing my own editing style right away?”
Both are possible. But it helps to understand the differences between the course types — and to consciously choose the path that fits your personal goal.
What Types of Lightroom Courses Exist?
Most Lightroom courses can be grouped into three main categories:
Technical Lightroom Courses
These focus purely on learning the software:
How does Lightroom work?
What do the different modules do?
How do I import photos?
How do I organise my library?
What do the sliders actually do?
These courses help you understand Lightroom from a technical point of view — ideal for beginners or anyone who wants to use the program more efficiently.
2. Preset-Based Courses
These courses usually combine a preset pack with a short workshop or tutorial:
How do I use the presets?
How do I adjust them?
How do I create trendy looks?
The focus here is efficiency and consistency — often used in social media, wedding photography, and event photography.
3. Courses for Conscious Style Development
These courses go far beyond technique. They guide you towards developing your own visual language. Lightroom is understood as a tool to intentionally shape your personal photographic expression. Such courses typically include:
Understanding Lightroom → how visual impact is created
Understanding how sliders influence the emotional effect of an image
Developing your own colour palette
Using light, contrast, and composition intentionally
Building a personal, coherent editing workflow
Style development beyond presets
AI-supported reflection for analysing your style
An efficient workflow → without artificial Photoshop tricks
Suitable for all photography niches
Comparing the Course Types: What Fits You?
f you’re new to Lightroom and want to understand the software first, a technical basics course can be a great starting point.
If you mainly want quick, trendy looks for a specific purpose, preset-based courses may be enough.
But many photographers eventually reach a point where they realise:
“I don’t want to copy anymore — I want to finally understand how to develop my own style.”
“I’ve watched so many YouTube videos, but when I move the same sliders, my results look completely different.”
“I want results that still feel good after two days — without constantly doubting myself and starting from scratch.”
This is exactly where a style-development course comes in.
How the Framed Freedom Lightroom Course Fits In
The Framed Freedom Lightroom Course also covers all important sliders — but not purely technically. Instead, everything is embedded into your personal style-finding process. We also use AI-supported reflection methods to make your photographic style even clearer and help you develop it intentionally. No matter which genre you photograph — the course is designed so you can develop your style in any area. It’s about getting the most out of your images — without artificial effects or complicated Photoshop manipulations. The focus is on a clear, efficient workflow that fits into any photographic routine.
Conclusion
Understanding Lightroom is important — but it’s only the beginning. If you want to get more out of your images and develop a personal visual language, a style-focused course like Framed Freedom is the right path. Because here, the focus is not just the tool — but above all:
your personal development,
your individual expression,
and the joy of refining your way of seeing.
Learn more about the Framed Freedom Lightroom Course and start your own style journey today.
