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Photoshop Zoom Classes
Where and When
Where: On-line via Zoom
When: Date and time arranged once registration is received
5 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 oe more exposures
  • Camera Raw blending
  • Using Smart Objects with exposure blending
  • Exposure blending using luminosity masks
  • Photoshop action for creating luminosity masks 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
  • 3 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.
The "Pay Now" button will take you to a secure PayPay page where you can pay with a PayPal account or ccredit card
Once your registration is received, I will contrat you about the class (or classes) and schedule the class (or classes).

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
  • Photoshop frequency separation action (for Fixing Problems class)
  • 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 installed on your computer
  • Not required (but recommended): A separate monitor or a tablet in addition to your computer (to follow along with Zoom while doing exercises)
  • The class image files downloaded to your computer and in Lightroom
  • Load the actions included with the class in Photoshop (link to the action files with instructions sent upon registration).

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.
   
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