Photoshop Classes

Photoshop for Landscape Photographers (Zoom Classes)

Where and When
Where: On-line via Zoom When: Date and time arranged once registration is received
Five classes to choose from
I. Getting Started with Photoshop (1.5 hours - $55) Setting up Lightroom and Photoshop Panels Custom workspaces Tools Zoom and pan controls Brushes and colors Layers Channels II. Selections, Masks, and Adjustment Layers (1.5 hours - $55) Masks (create, modify, and manage) Selections (create, modify, save, and load) Adjustment layers (curves, levels, hue/saturation, and brightness/contrast) III. Exposure Blending (2 hours - $65) Blending a single exposure Blending two or more exposures Camera Raw blending Using Smart Objects with exposure blending Exposure blending using luminosity masks Photoshop actions for creating luminosity masks and setting up Dodge and Burn layers included IV. Smart Objects (1.5 hours - $55) What are Smart Objects? Pros and cons Creating Smart Objects Types of Smart Objects Smart Object transformations Smart filters Using Camera Raw with Smart Objects V. Fixing Problems (NEW!) (2 hours - $65) Edge issues (halos, artifacts, aberrations, etc.) Image clean-up using frequency separation Polarized sky Removing dust spots and distractions Fixing selections and masks Difficult selections and masks made easy using luminosity selections Photoshop actions included with this class

About the Classes
This class is for the desktop versions of Lightroom (Classic and CC) and Photoshop and not for the web web-based versions. Please ask if you are unsure. Once registered, you will be contacted to schedule your class.
Multiple Class Discounts
Any Two Classes ($95)
Any Three Classes ($145)
Any Four Classes ($195)
All Five Classes ($245)
Included with your tuition: Hands-on exercises RAW images used in the class Useful Photoshop actions (see class descriptions) All class slides Zoom video recordings Refund policy: Cancellations must be made in writing. Refunds issued through PayPal (less a $5 cancellation fee)
Preparing for the Classes
Make sure the latest versions of Lightroom and Photoshop are installed on your computer Not required (but recommended): A separate monitor or a tablet in addition to your computer to allow you to view the slides while doing exercises in Lightroom and Photoshop Download the image files used for the exercises to your computer and import to Lightroom Download and install the Photoshop actions included with the applicable class (link to the action files with instructions will be provided).
Prerequisites (Class I and II)
This class is based on the desktop versions Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC, and Photoshop If you are using the web-based versions, do not sign up for this class Basic working knowledge of Lightroom Classic or Lightroom CC Basic working knowledge of your computer's operating system
Prerequisites (Class III, IV, and V)
Same as above, plus... Good working knowledge of Photoshop tools, layers, channels, selections, and masks
About Me
I am a passionate photographer with an extensive knowledge of landscape photography. I have lived in the Northwest my entire life. My passion for photography goes back to the early 1980's. I am the Coordinator for the Portland/Vancouver Photography Meetup Group and have led several outings and workshops throughout the Northwest. I have been teaching Lightroom and Photoshop since 2007.