Photoshop and Lightroom are invaluable tools to today's photographer - if you know how to use them. Though there are countless YouTube tutorials, it can be difficult (and intimidating) to learn without a hands on approach. In this class, you'll be editing your own photos as I walk you through the process, making sure to answer any questions you might have along the way.

We'll cover:

- Photoshop Essentials

Using existing shortcuts
Creating your own shortcuts
Categorization methods for better record keeping
Additional tools to cut editing time in half
Batch and group edit

- Finding a style all your own

Reading other images to cultivate editing preference
Applying those preferences to your own images

- Overview of various tools and adjustments, and how to properly use them

Curves, Hue/Saturation, Contrast/Brightness, Levels and many more
How to adjust them without destroying color data in your original photo
Working with layer masks

- Correct color toning

Creating a custom white balance
Color grading an image to match a particular color palette
Creating gradients to simulate additional light
Adjusting shadows and highlights for dramatic effect

- Skin retouching that keeps texture and doesn't result in that "plastic-y" look

Frequency Separation
Methods of dodging and burning
Contouring using shadow and light
Accentuating specific features, like eyes or lips

Break for lunch - I'm buying!

- Working with black & white images

Expanding your tonal range
Warming or cooling your B/W photos

- Print and screen display

How large can you print?
Resizing without losing detail
Image sharpening
Formatting for online display

- Compositing

Layering
Dropping in skies, sunsets and different backgrounds
In-depth uses of free transform
Matching color tones & shadows to produce realistic composites

- Working with textures & overlays

Blending modes
Creating your own textures/overlays

If you have anything specific you'd like to see covered, email me and I might be able to fit it in ;).

Cost

Cost of the class is $225

Bring a friend and the cost is $179 for both of you!

Travel & class Location

This class will be held on Sunday, June 7th, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at Kim & Eddy's, located downtown at 2413 Montana Ave, Billings, MT.

If you're flying from out of town, I highly recommend checking www.allegiantair.com for flights. They only fly on Fridays and Monday's but they're incredibly cheap!

Due to the intimate, interactive nature of the class there are a VERY limited number of seats. Make sure to register before seats fill up!