Stop fighting the software and get back to the art.
Whether your Lightroom catalog is a maze of “missing file” icons and performance lags, or you are simply ready to master the editing side, you need more than a generic video tutorial. You need a specialist who can sit at the desk with you.
For more than a decade, in addition to private lesssons and workshops, I have taught classes at many of the West Coasts premiere camera stores, such as Samy’s Camera, Glazer’s, and Kenmore Camera. I have seen every error code, every disorganized folder structure, and every “crispy edit” imaginable. But I have also helped countless photographers find their unique creative voice through professional-grade post-processing.
My approach is equal parts technical rescue and creative education. Using Google Remote Desktop or Zoom, I provide a truly hands-on experience. I don’t just describe a fix or process; with your permission, I jump in and help you execute it in real-time on your own machine.
From Catalog Rescues to Advanced Masking, let’s transform your computer from a roadblock into your greatest creative tool.
Popular Topics Include
(Performance Optimization)
just ask!
You might start here with one of my free Lightroom Whisperer tutorials
If you’d like to explore the Light Source Journeys YouTube channel, click here
Lightroom Classic Troubleshooting
Does it feel like Lightroom Classic is fighting you? These are just a few of the examples Brian can provide direct, hands-on intervention for the structural hurdles that keep you from your best work:
- Relinking The "Missing": Hunting down those frustrating exclamation points and reconnecting your library across multiple drives so every photo is accounted for.
- Catalog Consolidation: Merging messy, duplicate, or scattered catalogs into one organized, searchable system that finally makes sense.
- Safe Migration: Moving your entire photographic life to a new computer or a larger drive without losing a single edit or rating.
- System Integrity Audit: A top-to-bottom check of your backup routine and folder hierarchy to ensure your work is protected for the long haul.
- Eliminating The Lag: Digging into your hardware settings and internal cache to stop the "spinning wheel" and get your sliders moving in real-time again.
- Much more. Just Ask!
Workflow And Editing Coaching
In Lightroom Classic And Photoshop
The Digital Darkroom: Lightroom Classic & Photoshop
“90% of the image is done in the darkroom” – W. Eugene Smith
In the field, you work to collect the raw material of a moment. Once you’re home, the real artistry begins. We will dive deep into the industry-standard tools to help you sculpt the vision you carried in your mind.
Lightroom Classic: Master end-to-end workflow, from organizing your library to advanced color grading and localized adjustments that direct the viewer’s eye.
Adobe Photoshop: Move beyond the basics into advanced retouching, layering, and compositing to remove distractions and add the final “polish” that defines professional work.
How It Works
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Choose Your Booking Style
- If you know what you’d like to do already, you can book a session for a specific date and block of time.
- If you are not sure yet, request a consultation and we can decide together on how to best approach your needs.
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Choose Your Platform
Connect via phone call or FaceTime with Chrome Remote Desktop, or Zoom. Whichever you’re most comfortable with.
For Chrome Remote Desktop-
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Flexible Scheduling
Book 1-8 hour sessions at times that fit your routine.
We’ll work with whatever is easiest for you, so you feel comfortable and supported from start to finish.
Why personalized Lightroom support?
Stop fighting “missing file” errors and confusing organization, and start spending more time on your art.
From catalog cleanup to advanced editing techniques, we’ll build a workflow that actually makes sense for your unique library.
$100
/Per Hour
Secure payment can be made before our session by Venmo or Square.
One-hour minimum up to 8-hour maximum
Questions? Contact me directly!
Once you book, I’ll send you a brief questionnaire to get a sense of what you’d like to work on. This helps me estimate how much time we might need to cover your goals, and together we can find a time that fits your schedule.
