Take your photos to new heights with Photoshop! Our Introduction to Photoshop Photo Editing course provides a comprehensive introduction to photo editing using the Adobe Photoshop CC software. Over ten sessions, we'll teach a beginning-to-end workflow that will help you work confidently and efficiently. Learn how to improve any photo, save a problem photo, and turn a merely “good” photo into a prize winner! Course materials include a digital download of over 400 pages of notes and example images.
This course is targeted for novice to intermediate-level students.
Class Topics
Sort and organize your photos with Adobe Bridge
Learn the Camera Raw Editor - for both RAW files and JPG
Balance exposure and color
Use layers, layer masks and blend modes
Edit a portion of your image with selections
Crop and resize your image
Add and remove elements from your image
Combine and merge photos
Retouch for professional-looking results
And so much more!
Student Image Review
At the end of the course, we'll invite you to share two of your own images for an instructor-led review. This is the best way to gain feedback in a positive, constructive way!
Requirements
The Photoshop CC software is not included in course fees and must be purchased separately from Adobe.com. Please ensure that Photoshop CC can be installed and launched on your computer prior to class starting.
This course is not intended for Photoshop Elements.
Prior experience with digital photo editing is not necessary. Basic computer skills will significantly enhance your ability to learn. PC and Mac users are both welcome.
This course is geared toward editing photos captured in a DSLR or mirrorless camera. While smartphone photos can be edited in Photoshop, we do not cover working with these images.
Class Attendance
Classes are offered both in-person and virtually. Our clubroom is located in Broadview Heights, Ohio. For those who prefer to attend remotely, livestream information will also be provided. Additionally, each class is recorded and can be viewed on your own schedule.
Due to the amount of material covered, we do not expect students to follow along with our examples as we teach. Instead, we suggest that you watch and take notes, then practice the exercises as needed between classes. We will not be able to pause the class for students to catch up.
As a student of the Cleveland Photographic Society's School of Photography, you will become a Student for Life in the Introduction to Photoshop Photo Editing course. Click here for more information on becoming a returning student.
Withdrawals
Due to the nature of digital media, refunds cannot be offered once the course materials are provided shortly ahead of the class start date.
Course Schedule
Winter 2023
Saturdays
10 weeks
Jan 7 - Mar 11
10:00am - 12:30pm
Course fees must be paid in full by the first class. Partial payments cannot be accepted. Registration in the Fundamentals and Editing classes includes a 4 month membership in the Cleveland Photographic Society. Registration in the Lightroom class includes a 2 month membership. Cleveland Photographic Society is a not for profit corporation and the purpose of these classes is to increase the understanding, interest and enjoyment of photography.
All photo courses are held at the Society's ADA-friendly full-time clubroom: 9543 Broadview Rd, Broadview Heights, Ohio 44147. For further information please contact us at: schooldirector@clevelandphoto.org
The mission of the Cleveland Photographic Society is to promote and advance the understanding, passion and joy of photography by providing opportunities for education, skill development, picture-taking, competition, critique and fellowship.
