LS 29: Lightroom Classic Book Module

Working with the Lightroom Book Module

Summary

In this session, I talked about how to use Lightroom Classic’s Book Module to create your own photo books. I shared why I think books are such a meaningful way to bring closure to a project or portfolio, and how the process of laying out a book can deepen your understanding of your own work. Whether you were there live or watching the replay, I think you’ll find some ideas here to reflect on and apply to your own photography.

Key Takeaways

• Creating a photo book gives your work a tangible, lasting form—something you can hold, share, and leave behind.
• Lightroom’s Book Module makes book-making approachable without needing graphic design skills or extra software.
• The process of sequencing images helps clarify your intent and strengthens your visual storytelling.
• Captions and thoughtful layouts add context and personality to your images.
• Even a short book with 20–30 strong images can be incredibly impactful and motivating.
• Using collections and custom sort orders helps streamline the book-building process.
• You can experiment with page backgrounds, typefaces, and layouts to make it truly yours.

Action Steps

1. Create a project collection in Lightroom with 15–30 images (or more) that feel connected.
2. Add basic captions or titles to your images using the metadata panel—this will save time later in the Book Module.
3. Open the Book Module and explore layout options—begin with a simple auto-layout, then refine it to suit your vision.

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