Lightroom Classic is a powerful program that can handle ninety percent of most photographers’ workflows. But there are times when the editing task at hand requires Photoshop’s advanced tools and techniques, such as masking, compositing or detailed retouching. The main problem with most introductory Photoshop classes is they cover many things Lightroom Classic users alreadyContinue Reading »

One of Lightroom’s most underused features is the ability to synchronize desktop Lightroom photos with mobile devices and vice versa. This program will explore the ins and outs of using Lightroom on mobile devices and how to automatically import phone camera photos directly to the desktop catalog. By the end of the program you willContinue Reading »

Lightroom for Photoshop Users - Getting the Most From Adobe's Photography Ecosystem Most professional animal photographers rely on Photoshop to fine-tune special images.  But a workflow that depends solely on Photoshop misses opportunities for enhanced efficiency and flexibility.  The goal of this program is to expose experienced and novice Photoshop users to a powerful workflowContinue Reading »

If you are new to Lightroom Classic, this class is for you. You’ll get the bird’s-eye view of Lightroom’s organizing and editing tools and how they combine to create a simple and powerful workflow. You’ll experience the workflow from import to export and see why Lightroom has become the go-to editing program for so manyContinue Reading »

Though black & white has been around since the beginning of photography, many photographers have not fully explored its creative potential. Working with black & white requires a different way of thinking about how light interacts with subjects and how we see differently in black & white as opposed to color. This brand new classContinue Reading »

A BRAND NEW mini-class from Mark Fitzgerald to demystify keywording & teach better organization practices for your Adobe Lightroom Catalogs. About this event Adding keywords to photos is one of the most important things a photographer can do when it comes to organization. However, many photographers don’t take advantage of this powerful feature because theContinue Reading »

The complexity of color is often overlooked by photographers. Most understand the basic concepts of how to adjust color during post production, but they don't often consider the effects the colors in a photo have on one another or how they impact the look and feel of their images. This is a special two-session versionContinue Reading »

The spring 2022 schedule of classes will be posted soon. Please check back later to see what's coming.

As our world returns to normal many of us will be traveling with our cameras again. There are plenty of things to consider when taking your photography on the road to ensure a smooth experience. This class is designed to get you ready to hit the road with your camera and Lightroom. It is brokenContinue Reading »

Understanding Lightroom Classic’s Develop module is the key to making your photos look their best. The Develop module’s non-destructive editing sliders and tools enable you to explore different options while having the ability to undo any edits at any time. Having a good understanding of how these features are used and when to use themContinue Reading »