Capture One Sessions Explained (And Why They’re so Powerful)

Capture One Sessions Explained - Everything You need to know. Shop Very Good Presets: https://verygoodpresets.com/ Visit me at https://www.princechris.com Instagram:   / princechris.photo   Thinking about switching from Lightroom but confused by Capture One’s “Sessions” vs “Catalogs”? In this video, I’ll break down exactly what a Session is, how it differs from a Catalog, and why many pro photographers prefer this workflow. --- What a Session actually is and how it’s structured The differences between Sessions and Catalogs Why Sessions are perfect for client or tethered shoots How to move, back up, and archive Sessions --- If you’re coming from Lightroom, you’ve probably built your entire workflow around one big catalog. But Capture One’s Session-based system gives you more control, better performance, and easier file management — especially for commercial jobs. ⏱️ *Chapters* 00:00 Intro 01:45 What is a Session 03:53 Sessions vs Catalogs 04:48 Folder structure explained (Capture / Selects / Output / Trash) 05:35 Real-world use: Create a new session 09:40 Multiple Session Copies 10:40 Why does this matter 12:30 Final thoughts + Call to action