Batch Editing in Lightroom: Copy Settings Like a Pro

Batch Editing in Lightroom: Copy Settings Like a Pro

I shot 1,200 photos at a recent event. Without batch editing, that would be 40+ hours of individual edits. With a solid batch workflow, I delivered the final gallery in under three hours. Batch editing isn’t about cutting corners — it’s about making consistent, repeatable editing decisions and applying them intelligently. The Three Batch Methods Method 1: Sync Settings Select your reference photo (the one you’ve already edited). Then hold Shift and click the last photo in the group you want to edit, or Ctrl/Cmd-click to select specific images.