EASY iPad Lightroom Photography Workflow - Perfectly Synced with Lightroom Classic

[@stuartmyers1710]

This is the same workflow I use to edit shoots on my Ipad for when I don’t want to work at the desk. I believe when you’re syncing files this way from LRC it’s syncing smart previews and not the original files. If you try to export from the Ipad it won’t do a full res export as it doesn’t have access to the original file. All Synced Photos is just a collection that shows what synced between LRC and LR Ipad and is also available in Lightroom Classic. When I’ve finished editing and un-sync the collection, I select the option to delete from All Synced Photos (If the option doesn’t show you can reset the dialog warnings in LRC settings). It basically deletes the Smart Preview from the Creative Cloud. That way my synced collections and All Synced Photo’s amounts match, if that makes sense. I also hit the 3 dots and select Store Locally on the Ipad. This means I can edit without internet and when it reconnects it uploads all the edits I made in one go. Good video 🙌 The others show importing on the Ipad and all sorts.

[@boywithacamera]

Thank you for watching and the information on All Synced Photos, Stuart! I was terrified of deleting from that folder but have peace of mind now haha. I'll have to try storing locally as well. I'm always tethering at the moment, but have too many moments of shoddy connection.

[@smaruzzi]

Thanks, great video. If I'm correct, standard collections can be synced with LR for iPad. I wish Smart Collections supported that same feature so that i could dynamically and automatically increase/decrease the number of pictures to be synced between LRC and LR

[@boywithacamera]

I feel as though I am missing out by not using Smart Collections! That does sound like a nice workflow, but I believe you're right that it's only the standard collections.

[@SaraWC72]

Can I please ask a question? When I first started I was syncing my photos from Lightroom Classic to Lightroom Mobile....I have since turned off syncing & re organized my collections in Lightroom Classic. So, I would like to delete everything in Lightroom Mobile & only sync certain collections from Lightroom Classic. Can I do this? If I delete the photos in Lightroom Mobile will they get deleted in Lightroom Classic as well? if this can be done, can someone please explain to me how to do it without losing my Lightroom Classic photos?