2. Getting Oriented to the Library Module and Importing
When you open Lightroom, remember that you are really opening a catalog file. When you subsequently work with your images, you are accessing and changing the data contained within that catalog. Lightroom’s import process is the gateway your photos must pass through to be recognized by the catalog. Think of it like a cocktail party: Your photos are introduced to the catalog first, just like you would be introduced to the party’s host when you arrive, and then everyone goes on to have a good time later.
During the import process, Lightroom creates a new database entry for every photo and fills ...
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