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MandyMoo3
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How do I add photos from another collection to my saved Book?

Apr 12, 2012 4:14 AM

Tags: #collection #lightroom4 #book_module

Hi,

In my lightroom library I have created a collection set called "Wedding". As I have 1000 photos from my wedding, within this Collection Set I have created 10 or more Collections to organise these photos (Ceremony, Reception, First Dance, etc.).

 

I have created a new 'Book' which as expected, has created a new Collection within my 'Wedding' collection set.

 

When I first create the book (before saving it) it seems like I can click on a page, then browse my Collections and add the photo that I desire to the page.

 

After I have saved the book, I can't so this. I want to work on my book later, and use my existing organisation of photos, and add photos to my books from these collections.

 

I know I am missing something basic (I am new to lightroom). I don't understand why I can't add a photo to my book after I have saved it.

Each time I click on one of my other collections, a new unsaved book appears in the main project window.

 

I have worked out that if I copy all my wedding photos into the new "Book" collection, then my photos are available for use - but this defeats the purpose of organising my photos into separate collections, and it doesn't seem like you can create a sub-collection within the Book project.

 

 

I also can't seem to find any documentation to explain this properly.

 

Any help would be apreciated - or if I coud be pointed to a good resource.

 

Cheers,

Mandy.

 
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  • Currently Being Moderated
    Apr 12, 2012 11:17 PM   in reply to MandyMoo3

    If I want to create a "Wedding Album" book, do I have to firstly use the Library module to drag ALL the photos I may want to use into my "Wedding Album" collection (saved book) ?

    Yes.

     
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