Rob Sylvan

Rob Sylvan is a photographer, educator, and writer. Rob also authors and curates tutorials found within the Photoshop and Lightroom applications, is a Canon Product Educator, writes for LightroomKillerTips.com, regularly contributes to Photoshop User magazine, and teaches at photography industry conferences such as Adobe MAX, Photoshop World, PHOTOPLUS, and more.

Articles & Books From Rob Sylvan

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic For Dummies
The most up-to-date manual for using Adobe's gold standard photo workflow software Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic For Dummies is the perfect companion for photographers looking to make the most of this powerhouse software. Lightroom Classic lets you edit, organize, and share large volumes of digital photos, so you can spend less time in front of the computer and more time behind the lens.
Article / Updated 10-04-2019
You probably have some photos on your hard drive that you’d like to import into Adobe Lightroom Classic, and you will have new photos to import from your memory card. The workflow is the same in both cases, but the options you encounter have some subtle differences. An effective photo import workflow Things you want to keep in mind before you start the import process: What import method are you going to use?
Article / Updated 10-04-2019
After you process your photos in Adobe Lightroom Classic (like a pro!), you’re ready to send them out into the world. That means it’s export time! The humble Export dialog punches a great deal of power, and with a little practice, you can harness all it has to offer. Employing an export workflow Lightroom Classic (as you’ve probably figured out by now) is a workflow application, and within the larger workflow of taking your photos from input to output, there exist many smaller workflows within workflows.
Article / Updated 10-02-2019
The camera module within the Lightroom app for mobile (iOS and Android) has become an absolute favorite camera for those on the go. When you sync your Lightroom Classic catalog with Lightroom for mobile, all the photos you take in the mobile app are automatically uploaded to the cloud and then eventually downloaded to the computer running Lightroom Classic.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-14-2022
If you're new to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic, you'll be eager to discover its exciting possibilities. Use this Cheat Sheet to get the most out of Adobe Lightroom Classic, get to know the ins and outs of Grid view and the Library module toolbar, discover keyboard shortcuts, and, if you run into a problem, get Adobe Lightroom Classic help by following the troubleshooting steps.