Lightroom and Photoshop Class - Join Me!
/A return to in person teaching - Come join this small, focused class where you’ll get personalized, hands-on instruction to finally get your photos organized and streamline your editing process.
Join me -
January 24 & 25, 2026 in Washington DC [Register Here]
April 25 & 26, 2026 in Gold River/Rancho Cordova, CA [Register Here]


Lightroom Topics Covered:
Understanding Lightroom
Installation and Catalog Setup
Best Practices for Importing your Photos
Staying Organized
Understanding Collections
Deep Dive into the Develop Module of Lightroom and Photoshop
Editing, including the use of presets, masks, and brush tools
Efficient use of the new AI tools in Lightroom
Creating HDR and Panoramas
Best Settings for Exporting for Print, The Web, and Instagram/Facebook
Round Trip Editing with Photoshop
Photoshop Topics Covered
Layers & Masks Explained Simply
Editing in Camera Raw
Healing and Content-Aware Fill
Sharpening & Blur
Making Photoshop work for you
Details:
Workshop is from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and 9am to 4pm on Sunday
Time will be taken for a lunch break each day.
Price:
$499 - Launch Sale of $479
Lodging:
Lodging is not included in the course price. There are several hotels in the area. A list of recommended properties will be sent out after registration. We will assist with finding roommates for those who request it.
Does Not Include:
Lodging, Transportation
Personal expenses such as meals or beverages
Computer or software costs
Q: What if I am new to editing?
A: This course is designed to teach you even if you have never opened Lightroom or Photoshop. You’ll learn an incredible amount in just two days!
Q: Do I need to own Lightroom and Photoshop
A: NO, Adobe offers a free 7-day trial of these programs. This course is designed to get you started from scratch - no prior experience with Lightroom or Photoshop is required.
Q: What if I own a different version of Lightroom?
A: There are several versions of Lightroom. Lightroom CC, Lightroom Classic and older Lightroom 6. 90% of what will be taught in this class applies to ALL the older versions of Lightroom Classic. If you have Lightroom CC you may find much of the first day frustrating as the organization tools are quite different.
I teach you how to edit most photos in just a few simple steps. With my Lightroom presets, you’ll not only speed up your workflow but also learn the correct order of operations — so you know exactly which tools to use and when. The result? Clean, natural-looking edits without spending hours behind the computer.


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