Many (and I mean many, many) hours later, images are saved thanks to Lightroom’s spot removal tool and Copy Settings functionality.

In the case of spots having the same pattern on multiple images, you can fix one image  then use Copy Settings (ctrl + shift + c on a PC) selecting only spot removal to copy the repair and then Paste Settings  (ctrl + shift + v on a PC) to paste the repair to the next image or images (yes, you can apply a fix to as many images as you select).  Then comes the fun part…..reviewing every image and correcting the “fixes” where object placement in the photos result in spot removal creating little circles of incorrect samples.  Like I said, many hours later…….

Best to avoid the problem in the first place… Frequently clean your sensor using the procedures stated in your camera user’s manual – generally, with the camera in sensor cleaning mode and the camera upside down (so any dislodged dust will fall OUT of the camera), GENTLY blow a  stream of air across the sensor using a CLEAN squeeze bulb.  DO NOT TOUCH OR ALLOW ANYTHING TO TOUCH THE SENSOR!  Unless you want an excuse to buy a new camera.

Spots – what spots?

If you use Lightroom, you NEED this book. I have it, I’ve read it, I’ve reread it – and I learn something new each time.