Books from Houghton Photography

The culmination of a 3 year project, this 2 volume set went straight into the Amazon Best Seller list at No. 1 & No. 2 in August 2025 upon release. These are 8.5” x 11” colour books, fully illustrated with screenshots.

Vol 1 - Organise & Find

• The Secret of the Catalogue, Finally Explained: Grasp the single most important concept in Lightroom Classic. Learn what the catalogue really is, how it enables incredible non-destructive editing, and why backing it up correctly is the key to protecting years of your hard work.

• A Foolproof Import Strategy: Go far beyond just clicking 'Import'. Learn a professional workflow to copy, rename, keyword, and even back up your images safely from the moment they leave your memory card.

• The Golden Rule of File Management: Understand the critical difference between Folders and Collections and learn the author's proven, real-world strategy for building a tidy and scalable folder structure that will save you from the dreaded "missing photos" error forever.

• Rapid Culling and Rating Workflows: Stop wasting hours sorting photos. Master the powerful combination of Flags, Star Ratings, and Colour Labels to quickly find your keepers, reject the duds, and track your editing progress at a glance.

• Find Any Photo in Seconds: Unleash the true power of metadata! Learn to use the Library Filter Bar, Keywords, and automated Smart Collections to find any image in your library in an instant—whether you're looking for every 5-star portrait you took with your 50mm lens or just that one photo of a sunset from three years ago.

• Master the Export Process: Your photos aren't finished until you can share them. This book dedicates an entire section to mastering the export dialogue, teaching you how to create the perfect files for web, social media, and high-quality printing.

Vol 2 - Develop & Create

Inside, you will discover how to:

• Master the Develop Module, From Start to Finish: Journey through every panel, from the essential Basic adjustments and powerful Tone Curve to the creative magic of the Colour Mixer and Colour Grading wheels. Learn a professional workflow that builds your edit logically for predictable, stunning results.

• Unlock the Secrets of Masking: Move beyond simple global edits. This guide offers a deep dive into the revolutionary AI Masking tools. Select a sky, a subject, or even a person’s eyes and teeth with a single click and learn how to refine these selections with brushes and gradients for ultimate precision.

• Edit Smarter, Not Harder: Learn the workflow secrets that professionals use to save countless hours. Master the art of creating your own Presets, synchronising settings across hundreds of photos, and using Virtual Copies to explore different creative ideas without ever cluttering your hard drive.

• Bring Your Vision to Life: A photo isn't finished until it's shared. This book goes beyond the edit, guiding you through Lightroom's creative modules. Learn to design and export beautiful, professional-quality photo

• Books and Slideshows, create gallery-worthy images with the Print module, and even build simple web galleries to share your work.

Packed with Joe’s pro tips, recommended settings, and clear, step-by-step instructions, Lightroom Step by Step 2 is more than a book—it's a complete workshop. It’s the second volume in a comprehensive series designed to take you from novice to confident creator.

Stop just taking pictures. It's time to start making art. Scroll up and click 'Buy Now' to begin your journey to mastering Lightroom Classic today!

Coming soon - a new series!

Let’s Shoot & Edit

To register interest so I can let you know when the first volume comes out (planned Sept 2025), click here to visit the series webpage and leave your details….