Photoshop level 1: Introduction to digital photo acquisition, development and editing (online)

Language English

Duration 3h30

Group 5 pers. max

Level Beginner

Equipment Laptop computer

What you'll be able to do

The first level of our Photoshop training course will familiarise you with the software. This course is perfect to go beyond Lightroom and is dedicated to pure photo retouching. It will teach you the techniques necessary to obtain professional quality photographic images through post-production.

How it works?

Your level in photo editing: Already know Lightroom
The course will take place online
No need for a camera for this course
Equipment needed: A computer with Internet connection, a functional version of Photoshop (ideally cc version)
Duration: 3h30

What you get?

The first level of our Photoshop training course will familiarise you with the software. This course will be essential for you to understand how to use the program. This course is perfect to go beyond Lightroom and is dedicated to pure photo retouching. It will teach you the techniques necessary to obtain professional quality photographic images through post-production.

Your level of photography does not need to be extremely advanced but you should already be familiar with Lightroom as Photoshop is no longer the best tool for organising your photos and is not very accessible for beginners in software, computer manipulation or photography in general. For complete beginners in these areas, you should first familiarise yourself with the Lightroom Level 1 course.

Photoshop is an essential tool for photographers in the digital age. It has infinite potential and, as such, it is important to be able to distinguish its most efficient functions in order to achieve the desired result. Through this software, you have the possibility to interpret and realise your vision as well as finalise images and prepare them for printing. This course will enable you to completely utilise your photos to their full potential and shows you the multitude of possibilities that Photoshop has to offer for improving and optimising your shots. You will quickly become familiar with Photoshop's interface, tools and functions, and learn how to solve the most common problems encountered in photography.

The teacher will help you discover their own workflow, from the development of the digital negative (raw file) to the basics of photo retouching, through image processing with a non-destructive approach. In order to allow students to better understand Photoshop's functions and techniques, the explanations are based on real examples of digital photo retouching.

At the end of this training, you will be able to:

Understand and master the Photoshop interface
Analyse image problems and implement the necessary tools and functions to correct them
Correct and improve your images
Adapt the knowledge acquired to your digital workflow
Work with text and images
Carry out elementary photographic montages
Prepare an image for printing

What to know before booking

What equipment should I bring for this course?

Bring your camera (DSLR or mirrorless) and its charger. Speedlights and light shapers are lent on site. If you own your own flash, bring it along — Inès will help you configure it.

Is this course suitable for complete beginners?

Yes. The group is limited to 6 people and the course starts from the basics of flash photography. No prior flash experience is required: you just need to know how to turn on your camera.

Where do we meet on the day of the course?

Meet at Place Sainte-Catherine in Brussels, in front of the church. The exact meeting point and Inès's number are sent to you by email once your booking is confirmed.

What happens in case of bad weather?

The course goes ahead in overcast or light rain — flash photography shines when natural light is scarce. In case of severe weather, Inès will offer you another date free of charge.

Can I give this course as a gift?

Yes. Choose the gift card option at checkout: the recipient receives a voucher valid for one year and picks their own date.

What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 14 days before the course starts: you are fully refunded. This policy applies to all The Photo Academy courses, without exception.