
When you’re ready to cull photos in Lightroom, it is best to always work in the library module. Utilize Viewing Modes in the Library Module

For example, is your photo well exposed, focused, and composed? If it isn’t and you don’t think this could be improved with editing, delete it. The technical aspects of your photography are easy to spot once you start looking out for them. For example, a photo might be great, but if you prefer a light and airy look and this photo are very dark and moody, it’s not going to fit well aesthetically with the rest of your photography.

Do you prefer portraits with plenty of bokeh or good depth of field in your landscapes? Think about what you value aesthetically, write down the key points, and compare your raw photos to see if they fit the bill. This is all about what you like in a photo. Although, it may be influenced by other photographers whose work you admire. Your aesthetic criteria should be personal to you. What should you consider as part of your criteria? Aesthetics Having criteria will also help you develop a more consistent and recognizable style. Your criteria should essentially be a set of guidelines that you can compare your photo to help you decide whether it’s worth keeping. This is where having a “photo criteria” to help you decide which photos to keep and which to delete can come in handy.

How do you know which to get rid of and which to keep? Although, often you end up with many very similar photos. Some are obvious, such as blurry, over-exposed, or otherwise useless photos. One of the trickiest parts of culling down your catalog of photos is knowing what photos to cull in Lightroom. We’ll cover five key tips to cull your images in Lightroom that will help you save time and get more organized. Have you ever got back from a shoot and found yourself with thousands of photos to edit and no idea where to start? This is a familiar scenario for any photographer but with a bit of know-how, you can cut down those photos to a manageable amount in no time.
