To organize your images in Lightroom effectively, it is necessary to tag them efficiently. Tagging images not only helps maintain an overview of your photo database but also facilitates the selection for later editing. In this guide, I will explain how you can easily categorize and tag images in Lightroom.
Key Insights
Tag your images to filter them easier and manage them better. Using shortcuts makes tagging faster and more efficient.
Step-by-Step Guide
Rating and Tagging Images
Tagging in Lightroom can seem a bit confusing at first, as there are various methods to categorize images. For example, you have the option to rate images, which is also considered a form of tagging. The rating filters are visible at the bottom of the screen.
To use this, first check if the filter information is visible to you. You can adjust this information to display the desired criteria, such as exposure or camera data.
Color Tagging
A crucial part of the tagging process is the flags that visually highlight the images. These flags are initially grayed out and need to be activated to apply a color tag.
It is important to understand that color tagging and rating should be considered separately, even though they ultimately serve similar functions. You can adjust the filter so that the tagged images are automatically hidden or highlighted.
Using Shortcuts
To speed up the tagging process, I recommend using the associated shortcuts. This makes the workflow significantly more efficient. By default, the "P" key is responsible for setting a flag. Just press "P" while going through the images and reviewing the ones you found good.
If you happen to make a mistake, you can easily remove the tag with the "U" key. If you want to reject a photo, the "X" key is your solution; it ensures that the flag is crossed out.
Filtering the Images
After you have tagged your images, you can now set a filter to display these tagged images. This will give you a clear overview of the photos you may want to edit later.
If you only want to see the untagged photos, that is also possible. This gives you the freedom to narrow down the selection considerably to access only the images that truly interest you.
Removing All Tags
If you want to undo or remove your tags, you can do this quickly as well. It is best to select all photos and press "U". This will remove the tags from all photos.
With the shortcut "Command + D" or "Control + D," you can deselect all photos. This way, you can begin image editing again without old tags getting in the way.
Summary
Tagging and rating photos in Lightroom allows you to quickly and effectively find and organize the best works. Whether through ratings or color tagging, the filtering process will help you work more purposefully and efficiently in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I tag an image in Lightroom?Press the "P" key to set a flag.
How do I remove a tag?Use the "U" key to remove a set tag.
How do I reject an image?Press the "X" key, so the flag is crossed out.
How do I filter my tagged images?Go to the filter settings and select "tagged."
How do I remove all tags?Select all photos and press the "U" key or use "Command + D" or "Control + D."
