Self Paced Online Program
PHOTOSHOP FUNDAMENTALS
Ready to stop feeling intimidated by Photoshop?
Learn the essential core principles of working in Photoshop and take your first steps with ease in this step by step guide for beginners!
Let me guess…
You've come to realise that Lightroom Classic can't do everything you need, so if you want to take your edits to the next level, you're going to need to learn Photoshop. The only problem is...
...Photoshop scares the heck out of you!
You've gotten as far as opening the program, but within minutes you felt so overwhelmed by all the panels, options, sliders and layers, that you quickly closed it again, and vowed never to return 😳
Or perhaps you've already tried to learn some things on your own, but you're struggling to even master the basics. Where do you start? What do you need to know? And why the heck does everything need to be so darn complicated and confusing?!
The good news is, once you grasp the fundamentals of working in Photoshop, even complicated edits become a thousand times easier, because you are working from a strong foundation.
In Photoshop Fundamentals, my aim is to take away the overwhelm and guesswork of using Photoshop, by teaching you the essential skills you’ll use time and time again as a photographer.
By the end of this program, you’ll have a strong core knowledge of working in Photoshop, ready for you to build your editing skills from!
Does this sound familiar?!
IF SO, “PHOTOSHOP FUNDAMENTALS” IS FOR YOU!
Photoshop scares the bejesus out of you, and you feel a trickle of sweat down your back every time you open the program 😁
You’re overwhelmed with all the tools and panels. There’s just too many options that you don’t know where to even start!
You feel like you're missing something when following tutorials, so you're struggling to get results.
Using layers, masks, pixel layers, and blank layers makes you nervous…
When do you use them?? And in what order?!
You worry that Photoshop is “too complicated” for you so it sits there unopened and unused.
You're love to learn more advanced editing - but you know you need to learn the basics first!
I know first hand that Photoshop can seem massively intimidating.
Back in my early days of using Photoshop, I was just stumbling around in the dark, struggling to follow out of date online tutorials, and feeling like I was just winging it (not to mention crossing my fingers and hoping I didn't break anything!)
It was only after I learnt the key foundational skills of using Photoshop - the different types of layers, when to use them in workflow, how to use multiple pixel layers, tools and layer masks - that my confidence in Photoshop soared, and I began to be able to do more complicated edits with ease.
I created Photoshop Fundamentals to give you the essential skills you need, so that you can feel more confident in Photoshop, and have a solid foundation to build your skills from.
So are you ready to go from feeling..
Intimidated and overwhelmed, unable to take your first steps with Photoshop because you don't know where to start!
Fearlessly showing up in Photoshop, because the program no longer scares or intimidates you!
Nervous in case you make a mistake, because you know you're just winging it. What should you do? What if it all goes wrong?!
Feeling calm and in control, because you understand the core concepts of Photoshop.
Apprehensive, because you think that Photoshop is "just too complicated" for you. Should you even bother?
Confidently using layers, masks , tools, and excited to continue your editing journey!
INTRODUCING
Photoshop Fundamentals
A step by step program for Photohshop beginners that will teach you the most important aspects of using Photoshop, so you can have a solid foundation to building your editing skills from!
In this start-from-scratch program, you'll be taken by the hand and guided through how to use Photoshop from the ground up, in a logical way, making learning Photoshop as simple and painless as it can be.
Instead of learning a bunch of editing techniques, Photoshop Fundamentals teaches you the all-important core skills you need to know, like how to use adjustment and fill layers, tweak your edits, use masks, and the right way to use pixel layers. So within just a few hours you'll be using Photoshop with confidence!
After this program, everything will seem so much clearer, you'll feel confident using Photoshop, and crucially, you'll have the strong core foundational skills you need for when you're ready to advance your skills.
Here's what you'll get
Inside ‘Photoshop Fundamentals’
- 6 Streaming Video Modules
Each filled with easy to understand lessons that walk you through essential Photoshop skills, and build the foundational knowledge you need.
- Downloadable Quick Reference Guides
To help keep you on track as you learn about the different types of layers, using layers masks and the most important tools for photographers.
- The FAQ Library
Get answers to common questions in our FAQ library for each module.
- End of Module Homework
Each module wraps up with a homework assignment so you can put everything you have learnt into action, and build your skills in a logical way.
- Instant & Lifetime Access
Enjoy instant access to every single module and lesson, and go at your own pace with ongoing access.
The Curriculum
Let's take a peek at how we're going to show Photoshop who's boss.
Module One: Getting Started
In this module, we'll cover some basics, from learning the different ways to get your photos in Photoshop, and ensuring you are using the right settings for color management.
- Make the crucial changes to your settings in Lightroom Classic and Photoshop for getting accurate colour in your images, so that the two play together nicely.
- How to get your images into the program, either from Lightroom Classic (and how to take it back again!) or directly into Photoshop.
- The two editing step you must make to your RAW files before taking them into Photoshop.
- How to save your all important layers, so you can go back and tweak your edits at any time!
Module Two: Getting To Know Your Workspace
Let's get you set up for success in Photoshop, by getting our workspace set up for the right way for photographers.
- Get your workspace set up the right way, and make sure you have essential tools and panels showing.
- Get a tour of the workspace so can see where everything is located.
- Understand what to do if you accidentally lose an important panel or tool.
- How to check your color space settings and make sure they are correct (without this, your images can look truly terrible!)
- How to customise the toolbar and layers panel.
Module Three: Using Adjustment & Fill Layers
In this module, we'll start to work with those all important layers - adjustment layers and fill layers.
- Learn about the all important layers panel, and what everything does.
- Create your first adjustment layer, and how to stack these up in the right order.
- How to tidy up your layers panel so you can work with multiple layers with ease.
- How to create fill layers, and tweak your layers with the different modes and opacity.
Module Four: Understanding Layer Masks
Layer masks give you the control and flexibility you need for editing your photos in Photoshop, so in this module, you'll learn how to use them like a pro!
- Identify the most important tools for selecting parts of your image, and finding the one that suits your image (and what you want to do) best.
- Start painting and manipulating your image using layer masks.
- Troubleshooting for using layers and masks -a.k.a what to do when it all goes wrong.
- A second way to apply an adjustment to just part of the scene.
Module Five: Overview of Pixel Layers
Pixel layers can be confusing to many people, because there is no doubt using them adds complexity to the workflow! This is where you will build confidence in using these types of layers to make adjustments to your image.
- Learn how to rewind time with your edits (so you never have to fear making a mistake!)
- Learn the 4 different ways to create pixel layers.
- How to manage your pixel layers, work with multiple pixel layers, and where to use them.
- How to merge, flatten and stamp layers.
Module Six: Prepping for Output
In this final module, we'll wrap up by getting our images ready for use in the real world!
- How to prepare your image for output, both for print and web.
- How to resize your images if required.
- Simple sharpening that you can apply for both web and print images.
- Exporting your images as JPEG's.
PlusThese Bonuses!
Essential Sharpening Actions
Grab my set of 3 essential sharpening actions that will allow you to sharpen for print, and resize and sharpen for web with ease! Plus you'll get a quick guide to installing and running the actions so you won't be lost :-)
Join The Private Student Community!
You’ll also get access to our private student Facebook community, the Live Snap Love Insiders Club. This safe and welcoming place is where you can connect with other students, share your photos, ask questions, get advice, ask for photo critiques from your peers and more! I also share lots of exclusive fun stuff in here to help you grow your photography skills and learn new techniques, so trust me, you’ll want in 😀
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Photoshop Fundamentals is perfect for you if you are..
Brand new to working with Photoshop and want a guide to the core essential skills.
Missing the core fundamental knowledge of working in Photoshop, and you'd like to feel less overwhelmed.
Struggling to learn Photoshop on your own, and would love a simple, step by step guide that breaks it all down for you.
Confused by how to work with layers, masks and tools, and want a resource that demystifies it all for you!
A photographer, and you want to learn the most important tools for photo editing, not graphic designers!
Don't want a bunch of "how-to do x" tutorials - you want a a program that is going to actually teach you HOW to use Photoshop the right way.
Get started today, and imagine what it will feel like when you can…
- Show up in Photoshop fearlessly, because the program no longer scares or intimidates you.
- Confidently work with adjustment, fill, pixel and blank layers, masking and the most important tools.
- Eliminate the overwhelm and take control in Photoshop once and for all!
HI! I'M AUDREY ANN!
I can't wait to help you feel confident in Photoshop.
Learning how to use Photoshop has allowed me to transform from my images from mundane to magical, or give them that extra polish that is required for professional photos.
However, it goes without saying that Photoshop can feel VERY intimidating at first, and it can be confusing to know where to even start!
My goal with Photoshop Fundamentals was simple - I wanted to create a step by step resource that covered core principles of using Photoshop for photographers, because once you have that solid foundation, it truly does make everything 1000 times easier!
It is also intended to be the perfect primer for our Photoshop Magic course, so that you could take that course with ease, and with both, edit like a pro in Photoshop!
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm brand new to Photoshop! Will this be over my head!
Definitely not -this course was made especially for you! Even if you’ve never used Photoshop before, or you've opened it and felt completely overwhelmed, then this course is perfect for you. I go through all the foundational skills, tools and techniques you need to know so you can be off and running in Photoshop in just a few hours!
Will I learn everything there is to know about Photoshop?
NO! This is intended to be an entry level course, aimed at new Photoshop users, to give them the basics of working with layers, layer masks and tools. Our advanced next level course Photoshop Magic, will take you even further along your journey to using Photoshop like a pro, so if you are interested in continuing your Photoshop education, be sure to grab that too! However, please note that there are so many ways to do things in Photoshop that even with both programs, we can't cover everything - but you will learn everything you need :-)
What's the difference between this course & Photoshop Magic?
Photoshop Fundamentals was created to teach you the fundamental principles of working in Photoshop, whereas Photoshop Magic teaches you the editing techniques that will add a little extra magic to your photos!
If you are already comfortable using layers, layer masks, selecting areas of the scene, and understand how to use pixel layers in your workflow, then you can skip right onto Photoshop Magic,, where you'll learn techniques like cloning, retouching, swapping skies, adding textures and overlay, using fill layer (a.k.a. all the ways you can sprinkle magic dust over your photos!)
But if you aren't yet comfortable in Photoshop, take this course first, which gives you the foundation you need to take Photoshop Magic.
How long will it take to finish the course?
This depends! You can watch all the videos in around 3 1/2 hours, but of course, I strongly recommend that you take the time to practise each of the concepts with our homework. If you give yourself a couple of weeks then you will complete the program with ease. Just remember that you have ongoing access to the program which means you can take as much time as you need to complete the course. There’s absolutely no fixed schedule, time limit or deadline.
Do I have access to everything at once or is the content dripped out each week?
As soon as you join us, you get instant access to all the modules and lessons, so you can roll up your sleeves and get started today!
What if I'm not happy with the course?
If you’re not satisfied with the course after 7 days, you can email us to request a full refund!
How long do I have access to the content?
You'll get "lifetime" access to the course content. To be clear, this is not your lifetime or my lifetime - it's the lifetime of the program! If we do ever decide to retire the program, you'll get plenty of notice and be able to download ALL of the course materials, including the videos, so they are always yours to keep!
What if I get stuck or need help?
Photoshop Fundamentals is a self-study program, so I'm afraid we won't be able to give you any feedback. However, in the course you will find our FAQ Hub for each module, where we answer the most commonly asked questions (and after teaching Photoshop for 6 years, we've heard them all!) so it's highly likely that your question is already covered! Plus our community is the perfect place to ask questions too, and get help and advice from your peers (Audrey checks in a few times a week too!)
Can I take this course if I use Photoshop Elements instead of Photoshop?
Although you have a lot of the same editing tools in Photoshop Elements that you have in Photoshop, it's not exactly the same. So although around 80% of it will be applicable, some of it (unfortunately!) will not be!
What happens after I buy? How do I access the course?
As soon as you checkout you get instant access to the entire program immediately in our online course portal! We'll also send you a confirmation email, with a link to the course portal, so you can log back in at any time and continue your journey into mastering your core Photoshop skills!
Will this course give me access to Photoshop too?
No. The Photoshop program is available on subscription from Adobe. You sign up for the Photography Plan and you'll get access to Photoshop, plus Lightroom Classic and Lightroom. You can find out more about it here: Photography Plan From Adobe.
What version of Photoshop does this course cover?
This course is taught using Photoshop CC, the latest Creative Cloud version. You can absolutely follow along with older versions though!
I have a different question!
No problem - just click on the Message Me button on the bottom right of this screen to get in touch! (Please mention that you are interested in Photoshop Fundamentals so I know which course you are interested in!)
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