Processing Milky Way Images

When and Where
When: Date and time arranged once registration is received
Tuition and Registration
Tuition is only $95 Safe and secure registration through PayPal
The "Pay Now" button will take you to a secure PayPay page where you can pay with a PayPal account or click "Pay with Debit or Credit Card"
Once your registration payment is received, you will be sent detailed information regarding the class.
Included with your tuition: Personalized instruction Step-by-step post processing in Lightroom Classic and Photoshop Demonstrations to illustrate the tools and techniques Hands-on exercises Images provided (to be used in the exercises) Custom Photoshop action set for luminosity masks, dodging, burning, clarity/sharpening Zoom video from each class Refund policy: Cancellations must be made in writing. Refunds issued through PayPal (less a $5 cancellation fee)
Example images
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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.

About the Class
Two 2-hour online classes using Zoom video conferencing Post processing using Lightroom Classic (not Lightroom CC) and Photoshop Post processing raw Milky Way images using a variety of methods Detailed step-by-step instructions and hands-on exercises Setting up Lightroom Classic and Photoshop for seamless integration Post processing using only Lightroom Classic (white balance, lens corrections, defringing, editing the sky independent of the land, sharpening and noise reduction, removing distractions) Post processing using Lightroom Classic and Photoshop Photoshop smart objects Exposure blending in Photoshop Stacking methods for noise reduction Photoshop luminosity masks/selections for dodging and burning Selective sharpening in Photoshop Photoshop channels to save and modify masks Photoshop action set included with your tuition (create/preview luminosity masks, create dodging and burning layers and create a clarity/sharpening layer) Much more!
Preparing for the Class
Latest version of Lightroom Classic and Photoshop installed on your computer Basic working knowledge of Lightroom Classic and Photoshop Basic working knowledge of your computer's operating system Sample images downloaded to your computer and imported to Lightroom Classic (link to raw files provided upon registration)
Personalized Experience
These are one-on-one sessions tailored to your individual needs.