How to make collage in Lightroom

Creating a collage in Lightroom can be a bit secondary since it doesn’t have a devoted collage feature, but you can achieve it using a few creative steps. Here’s a simple guide to help you create a collage-like effect using Lightroom:

Step 1: Import Your Photos

1. Open Lightroom and create a new collection or open an existing one.
2. Import the photos you want to include in your collage firstly. It’s easier that you think.

Step 2: Select Your Images

1. In the Library unit, select the images you want to use by holding down the Ctrl (or CMD on Mac) key and clicking on each photo what you want.

Step 3: Create a Collection (Optional)

1. Go to the Collections panel and click on the “+” icon to create a new collection easily and it’s to enjoying for you.
2. Drag your selected photos into this new collection for easy access.

Step 4: Edit Your Photos

1. Go to the Develop module and edit each photo as desired. You can adjust exposure, color, and apply presets.
2. Use the crop tool to create consistent sizes or to frame each image the way you want.

Step 5: Create a Layout

1. You’ll need to export your edited images to a photo-editing software that supports layering (like Photoshop) or create a new blank canvas in a design app (like Canva).
2. If using Photoshop, you can create a new document and drag your images into it. Adjust the size and position of each photo to create your desired collage layout in one min.

Step 6: Final Touches

1. In your design software, you can add backgrounds, text, and other design elements.
2. Once satisfied, save or export your collage.

Alternative Method: Using Lightroom’s Print Module

1. Go to the Print module in Lightroom.
2. Choose a layout from the right panel (like a grid layout).
3. Drag your images into the cells.
4. Adjust margins and cell sizes as needed.
5. Print to PDF if you want to save it as a file.

Step 7: Export Your Collage

1. Once you’ve finished, export your collage in the desired format (JPEG, PNG, etc.).

This method will give you a great collage while leveraging Lightroom’s powerful editing tools. Enjoy your creative process!