Photography and Photo Editing Fundamentals with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom

Photography and Photo Editing Fundamentals with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom

Duration

2 Days

Course Fee

488 SGD

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Photography and Photo Editing Fundamentals with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom

Course Description

This 2-day workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to photography and photo editing for beginners and hobbyists. Day 1 focuses on the foundations of photography, including understanding camera functions, lighting techniques, and the art of composition. On Day 2, participants will dive into Adobe Photoshop to enhance and transform their photos through essential editing techniques such as exposure correction, color adjustments, cropping, and retouching.

By the end of the course, participants will have the skills to confidently capture compelling photographs and bring their creative vision to life with professional-quality edits using Adobe Photoshop.

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Target Audience

  • Beginners who are new to photography and want to improve their photo-taking and editing skills.
  • Hobbyist photographers looking to transition into digital photo editing.
  • Professionals or marketers looking to enhance the visual quality of their projects.
  • Anyone interested in learning Adobe Photoshop for basic and intermediate photo editing.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand and apply key photography principles like exposure, focus, depth of field, and composition.
  • Confidently operate a camera in manual mode to capture high-quality images.
  • Utilize Adobe Photoshop tools to make basic and intermediate photo edits, including color correction, sharpening, and retouching.
  • Develop a creative workflow, from photo capture to post-processing.
  • Produce visually appealing, well-edited images suitable for personal projects or professional portfolios.

Course Highlights

  • Learn the essentials of photography, including camera settings, composition, and lighting.
  • Gain hands-on experience in post-processing using Adobe Photoshop.
  • Master fundamental tools and techniques for editing photos, from basic adjustments to advanced retouching.
  • Practical exercises and projects to enhance creative vision and technical skills.
  • Guidance from an experienced photographer and photo editor.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Effectively navigate the Photoshop interface and utilize its key features.
  • Be able to perform basic photo corrections and enhancements.
  • Understand how to work with layers, selections, and masks.
  • Gain proficiency in using text and filters to create compelling designs.
  • Apply your skills in practical projects such as photo retouching and poster creation.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction and Basic Skills

  • Overview of Adobe Photoshop
  • Interface tour: Menu, Toolbar, Panels, and Workspace
  • Opening and saving files
  • Move Tool
  • Selection Tools (Marquee, Lasso, Magic Wand, and Quick Selection)
  • Crop Tool
  • Eyedropper Tool
  • Creating and managing layers
  • Layer styles and blending modes
  • Opacity and fill adjustments
  • Importing an image
  • Basic corrections: Cropping, straightening, and resizing
  • Adding and formatting text
  • Text effects and transformations
  • Brightness and contrast
  • Hue/Saturation
  • Levels and Curves
  • Healing Brush Tool and Spot Healing Brush
  • Clone Stamp Tool
  • Content-Aware Fill
  • Review of the day’s topics
  • Answering any questions

Day 2: Advanced Basic Skills and Practical Projects

  • Refine Edge and Select and Mask
  • Quick Mask mode
  • Pen Tool for selections
  • Applying filters
  • Smart Filters
  • Commonly used filters: Blur, Sharpen, and Distort
  • Applying creative effects using filters
  • Layer masks
  • Clipping masks
  • Practical uses of masks
  • Combining multiple images
  • Adjustment layers
  • Basic photo compositing
  • Importing and arranging images
  • Adding text and effects
  • Applying adjustments and filters
  • Review of the day’s topics
  • Answering final questions
  • Resources for further learning
  • Course feedback

Why Learn at DesignX?

At DesignX, we are passionate in delivering quality training and want to see you succeed. Get expert advice, learning resources, and post-training support for up to 3 years.

Re-attend the Course Within 3 Years

3-year access to the courseware via our LMS

Post-Training Mentoring with Industry Experts

Certification

A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded upon successfully completing at least 75% of the course.

Trainers

Portrait of Joel Chin
Joel Chin

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No prior experience is necessary. This course is designed for beginners and will cover both photography basics and the fundamentals of photo editing in Adobe Photoshop.

A DSLR or mirrorless camera with manual settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) is ideal, but any camera that allows manual adjustments is suitable. If unsure, feel free to contact us for recommendations.

Participants should have Adobe Photoshop installed on their laptops before the course begins. You can download a free trial from Adobe’s website if you don’t already have it.

Yes, the course includes practical exercises in both photography and photo editing. You’ll have the opportunity to apply the techniques you learn in real-time.

Yes, participants will receive a certificate of completion after finishing the workshop.

While the course focuses on Adobe Photoshop, the techniques taught are transferable to other photo editing software. However, Photoshop will be the primary tool used during the course.