Introduction to Lightroom

This hands-on class covers exposure, color, cropping, masking, and simple object removal to bring your photos to life. Students will practice editing photos they bring, plus a few photo we take together in class—from capture to finished image. Beginners welcome!

What to bring: A laptop or tablet with Adobe Lightroom installed, plus 3–5 photos you’ve taken that you’d like to practice editing together in class. Limited in class camera and editing software loaners available - email Anh Bao, [email protected] to RSVP.

About the teacher:

Anh Bao Tran-Le is a Chattanooga-based photographer and educator whose work focuses on portraiture, community storytelling, and building genuine connections through photography. His work spans portraits, weddings, and personal projects that explore place, texture, and narrative.

His ongoing series, Walls and After Dark, center on community storytelling by examining the textures, history, and overlooked moments within familiar spaces. Through these projects, Anh Bao invites viewers to see their communities and surroundings with fresh perspective and curiosity.

As an educator, Anh Bao emphasizes accessibility, curiosity, and hands-on learning. He believes photography is best learned through practice and encourages students to understand their cameras while developing confidence and creative intention. Through a supportive and collaborative environment, he helps students move beyond technical overwhelm and toward making meaningful images.

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