Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Unlock the full power of AI Masking in Lightroom Classic and Lightroom Desktop! In this tutorial, I walk you through one of Lightroom’s most underrated features: Object Masking — perfect for selecting anything that isn’t a sky, person, or any auto-detected category.
Whether you’re editing landscapes, portraits, or tricky objects like metal hinges or flowers, Object Masking makes precision editing easier than ever — without jumping to Photoshop.
You’ll learn how to:
• Use AI to select skies, subjects, and backgrounds
• Work with Landscape masking categories
• Select specific facial features
• Master Object Masking using both brush and marquee selection
• Add, subtract, and combine masks for complex edits
• Apply targeted adjustments with speed and accuracy
• Use the exact same workflow in both Lightroom Classic and Lightroom (Desktop)
This video is perfect for photographers wanting to speed up their workflow, get cleaner selections, and take full advantage of Adobe’s AI masking tools.
⏱ Chapters
00:00 — Intro & What Masking Is
00:22 — Sky Masking (AI Select Sky)
01:02 — Landscape Masking Categories
01:42 — People Masking & Facial Feature Selectors
02:36 — When Auto Categories Don’t Work
03:00 — Object Masking (Brush + Marquee Options)
04:10 — Selecting Hinges & Naming Masks
05:05 — Adding Multiple Objects to One Mask
05:56 — Object Masking on Portrait Details (Flower Example)
06:48 — Refining Masks with Add/Subtract Tools
07:30 — Final Thoughts & Outro
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📷 Cheers,
—Terry White
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Unlock the full power of AI Masking in Lightroom Classic and Lightroom Desktop! In this tutorial, I walk you through one of Lightroom’s most underrated features: Object Masking — perfect for selecting anything that isn’t a sky, person, or any auto-detected category.
Whether you’re editing landscapes, portraits, or tricky objects like metal hinges or flowers, Object Masking makes precision editing easier than ever — without jumping to Photoshop.
You’ll learn how to:
• Use AI to select skies, subjects, and backgrounds
• Work with Landscape masking categories
• Select specific facial features
• Master Object Masking using both brush and marquee selection
• Add, subtract, and combine masks for complex edits
• Apply targeted adjustments with speed and accuracy
• Use the exact same workflow in both Lightroom Classic and Lightroom (Desktop)
This video is perfect for photographers wanting to speed up their workflow, get cleaner selections, and take full advantage of Adobe’s AI masking tools.
⏱ Chapters
00:00 — Intro & What Masking Is
00:22 — Sky Masking (AI Select Sky)
01:02 — Landscape Masking Categories
01:42 — People Masking & Facial Feature Selectors
02:36 — When Auto Categories Don’t Work
03:00 — Object Masking (Brush + Marquee Options)
04:10 — Selecting Hinges & Naming Masks
05:05 — Adding Multiple Objects to One Mask
05:56 — Object Masking on Portrait Details (Flower Example)
06:48 — Refining Masks with Add/Subtract Tools
07:30 — Final Thoughts & Outro
If you enjoy videos like this, hit 👍🏽 and subscribe for more Lightroom, Photoshop, and photography tips!
📷 Cheers,
—Terry White
🔔 Subscribe for more tips!
👍 Like if you found this helpful & Comment with your questions!
Follow me on social media: https://terryleewhite.social
