Photoshop Elements – Photoshop for the Rest of Us

As a photographer, you probably consider Photoshop to the gold standard for photo editing. But did you know that the newest version of Photoshop Elements has much of the same functionality as Photoshop but at a fraction of the price? Add to that the additional ease-of-use features in the Elements version and it’s no surprise that Adobe Photoshop Elements is winning the popularity contest with both Windows and Mac users as a top-notch photo manager and editor.

Learn how to use the Organizer to download images from cameras, scanners, and other sources. Take advantage of the ability to rename image files and add copyright information. Use the advanced Organizer interface to rate and rank images, create Albums to collect and organize your favorites, and easily prepare them for emailing, posting to Facebook, and other special projects.

Then get ready to explore the exciting options for photo editing - from the Guided Editor with its step-by-step approach to the Full Editor with nearly all of the functionality of the full-blown Photoshop. Learn how to enhance your images with just a few clicks. When you’re ready for more sophisticated work, advanced features for retouching, cloning, adding text, making selections, masking, and sharpening are all available.

Our course will also survey the special project features of Photoshop Elements. The tools to make sophisticated slide shows, photo books, and collages are easy to access and they produce amazing results.

Expect this course to give you a solid understanding of what’s available in Photoshop Elements. Previous experience with photo editing is not necessary. Our instructor, Mike McMahon, has taught Photoshop Elements to hundreds of students in the past 12 months. Come join the learning and the fun as we explore the exciting world of Photoshop Elements.

A course outline and resource guide will be provided. Please bring a notepad and pen to class.


Fee: $45.00; $55.00 if registered the day of the event