Photoshop is such a robust program with so many options that it's hard to know where to begin! In this class Mickie will show you how to get the most out of Photoshop by first teaching a basic workflow, and then demonstrating numerous tips and tricks to speed up your workflow, and gain greater control over editing. You will be sent some of Mickie’s images prior to class so that you can work alongside Mickie during class, if you so choose. You should have some knowledge of how layers and masking work in Photoshop to get the most out of this class, and bring a laptop to edit alongside Mickie.
Participants should have some knowledge of how layers and masking work in Photoshop to get the most out of this class and bring a laptop to edit alongside Mickie.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to utilize curves in multiple ways to control exposure, contrast, and correct skin tones - Learn how to use layer masks with other tools in Photoshop to gain better control over their adjustments in a quicker fashion - Learn to use Blend if sliders and how they can limit effects to the highlights or shadows - Learn how to access Adobe Camera Raw as a filter in Photoshop so that they can access those tools found in ACR and Lightroom and use a mask to limit their effect
Our lives are becoming increasingly busy and we find ourselves connected 24/7. Whether you are traveling or capturing your everyday life, utilizing tools that get the job done more efficiently, inspire creativity and keep you organized are critical. Kara Mercer travels the world shooting for brands, and what has helped her grow as a photographer, is the ability to create on the go. Join Kara and her classroom program and learn how to create these timeless images no matter where you are. From inspiration and concept to ways to push content out faster and hone your social channels, Kara is sure to leave you not only feeling inspired, but ready to activate her tools right here at Click Away.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to create timeless images on the go with your tripod and without the help of an insta hubby - Learn how to form shoot concepts - Discover how to re-invent yourself; the way you see the world through your lens - Learn ways to push content out faster - Learn to hone your social channels
Elevate your photography by adding creative components to your work with Photoshop. Join Divya in this editing class as she covers the simple Photoshop techniques she uses to create her composites. She will cover key things to keep in mind when shooting, and how to seamlessly add people and objects to your work, remove and alter distracting elements, create dimension and depth, and the critical components needed to create a cohesive final image. Go behind the scenes and join Divya in editing several creative images (laptop not required). Divya will provide all the files needed and walk through her editing process from how she starts with a RAW image, and uses the above Photoshop techniques to successfully create a creative composite.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to add objects, multiple subjects, and props into a composite and if necessary how to use Photoshop to edit out distracting elements, and swap out components/parts of an image. - Learn how to edit out distracting elements, and swap out components/parts of an image in Photoshop - Understand Photoshop tools and techniques to isolate and cut out components, correct for color, add dimension, and ensure consistency
Birth photography is becoming one of the fastest growing genres in photography. Preserving the ability to be welcomed in the birth space has never been more crucial. However, if birth photographers do not know how to handle themselves professionally in a medical setting, as well as on social media, their ability to tell these stories as authentically as they are right now could be compromised. In this class, Neely will teach you how to build relationships not only with your clients, but with the hospital staff as well, from the nurses, to the doctors and midwives. You will also learn how to overcome harsh light, and utilize flash effectively and professionally. Given the intimate nature of birth photography, understanding your client's level of comfort is crucial when composing and curating what images are shared publicly. The class will cover what to and not to shoot, what to do in emergencies, and where to stand in the OR. The course will also cover how to find your voice as a birth photographer.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to dig deep into relationship building - Learn how to make a name for yourself and gain the trust of medical professionals in the birth community - Learn about consent in depth from the client, to the staff (what the shoot, when to shoot, and what to share) - Learn the specifics of where to stand, how to handle oneself in the birthing room - Learn how to utilize flash, as well as, ideal settings to overcome harsh light and low light, often with quick movements
Learn how to tackle Fresh 48 newborn sessions from all different angles. This course will cover everything from scheduling and marketing Fresh 48 sessions, to using limited hospital lighting and posing parents hours after their child’s birth. Lindsey Martin will dissect how she makes hospital lighting work for her when she’s capturing tiny details and raw emotions of those fleeting first two days. As a bonus, learn how shooting video with your DSLR can help you capture and market Fresh 48 sessions while providing an invaluable gift for clients. You will receive the Fresh 48 prep packet Lindsey sends all clients, as well as a link to a video of her quick and easy editing process for Fresh 48.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to use limited hospital lighting to capture timeless newborn images - Learn how to prep, schedule and market Fresh 48 sessions - Learn how place and pose parents and siblings - Learn how to use a DSLR to capture short Fresh 48 videos - Learn how simple post-processing can enhance Fresh 48 images
In this live editing demonstration, Twyla will share how she edits from scratch in Lightroom. She will go over settings to speed up your Lightroom, modules, and editing workflow from start to finish. With emphasis on skin tones, utilizing brushes and range masking to create dramatic skies for added impact. You will edit an array of images including harsh light, low light and backlight. You will receive the raw images Twyla is editing beforehand to edit alongside. You are encouraged to bring a laptop with raw images downloaded and the most recent version of Lightroom Classic CC installed (not required).
Learning Objectives:
- Learn to nail your skin tones - Learn to edit for beautiful images in harsh light - Learn how to increase impact of emotive images in any light - Learn to recover dramatic skies from underexposed images - Learn to master range masking - Learn how to increase the speed and performance of Lightroom
Twyla, a Kansas-born biologist turned photographer and educator, now calls the picturesque east coast of Florida home, where she raises her three energetic boys. With a passion for inspiring fellow creatives to uncover their own distinctive paths to success, Twyla generously shares... Read More →
Sunday March 8, 2020 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
MERCER SALON G
You've learned how to shoot video, now it's time to edit! Editing is Sarah's favorite part of the video process, and she hopes it will be yours too! In this 90 minute class, she will walk you through the basics of editing in Premiere Pro including importing your footage, setting up your timeline, choosing your music, cutting to the music, incorporating lifestyle audio for added emotion, color correcting inside Premiere Pro, adding text and exporting your finished film. But this class doesn't end when the 90 minutes is up. Sarah will be sending you home with a packet full of important information along with a video of her editing a film from start to finish. She will also be offering feedback on your first completed film.
Please feel free to bring your laptop to edit along with Sarah in this class.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to edit in Premiere Pro - Learn how to properly set up your timeline based on your frame rate - Learn how to apply slow motion to certain clips - Learn how to edit using the lifestyle audio and music to best evoke emotion - Learn how to color correct in Premiere Pro - Learn how to add text - Learn how to export your finished film
During this editing program, Nicole will demonstrate how she achieves beautiful, warm tones in her images, using both Lightroom and Photoshop, while keeping the inherent beauty in the photos. She will show you how she uses the Basic, HSL and other panels in Lightroom to boost and enhance her images. In Photoshop, Nicole likes to focus on curves layers used in multiple ways to really transform and make an image pop. You will receive raw images in advance, and are encouraged to bring your laptop to edit alongside her. She will also address "problems" in images that need correcting (that may include color casts and intense cloning), and guide you through her process in Photoshop.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn editing tips and techniques for specific lighting scenarios - Learn how to enhance the sky - Learn how to achieve warmer tones in images - Learn how to give a little extra pop and depth to your images - Learn cloning tips
