Lightroom Classic: Color Tools
Color is one of the most powerful storytelling tools in photography — and knowing how to control it can transform a good photo into a great one. In this online workshop, we'll go well beyond basic sliders to explore how color works in your images, how to correct it when something feels off, and how to use it intentionally to set a mood, draw the eye, or bring a scene to life.
Using provided practice photos, you'll get hands-on experience with Lightroom's color toolkit — including White Balance, the HSL Color Mixer, Point Color, and Color Grading. Along the way, we'll build a simple, repeatable editing workflow you can apply to your own photos long after class ends.
Whether you want more natural-looking images or you're ready to start developing your own creative style, this class gives you the foundation to edit with confidence.
Topics Covered
How color works in a photograph and why it matters
Correcting color problems with White Balance tools
Fine-tuning individual colors with the HSL Color Mixer and Point Color Tool
Creating mood and atmosphere with Color Grading
A simple color editing workflow you can use in Lightroom or any editing program
What You'll Need
Lightroom / Lightroom Classic installed on your computer
Practice materials provided by BPW prior to class
Recommended Background
This class is a great next step if you already have some comfort navigating Lightroom.
We recommend Lightroom Basics 1, 2, and 3 as helpful preparation — but they're not required.