Take your post processing to the next level

I am excited to announce this unique post processing workshop series which will feature highly customized learning  in a small group setting! This will be a small group workshop of 8 participants, allowing us to customize the material we focus on, and tailor the entire experience to the skill level of each individual.  The smaller group will allow for lots of 1 to 1 learning,  3 full days of dedicated Post Processing learning and refinement with no distractions, and every session recorded to help participants remember and reference what they learned once they are home. There will be no in the field shooting on this retreat so we can focus our processing.

2 sets of dates for different skill levels

To help every participant get the most out of these workshops, i have organized two sets of dates based on skill level.  One set of dates for those familiar with Lightroom but looking to get started with photoshop.  And a second set of dates for those already familiar with the basics of photoshop and looking to take their knowledge further!  When signing up, please make sure you are signing up for the set of dates that best suits you!

Participants will be flying into Walla Walla Airport (ALW), where they will be picked up and transported to our accommodation for the event.  Our processing sessions will be taking place in my photography Gallery in downtown Walla Walla.  We will be close to coffee shops, great food, and the rustic charm of Walla Walla..

WORKSHOP DETAILS:

Workshop Dates - Getting Started with Photoshop 101 - July 12th,- July 14th

Taking it further with Photoshop 201 - July 19th - July 21st

Price - $1299

Group Size - Max of 8

Location - Walla Walla, WA

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• Transportation to and from Walla Walla Regional Airport

• 3 full days of personalized post processing education, including presentations, 1 on 1 guidance and image reviews

• Recordings of all post-processing presentations

• Practice files to work on alongside presentations

• Water and snacks

• Welcome drinks

• Private WhatsApp group to connect with your fellow photographers

What will be taught?

• Getting Started with Photoshop: 101

  • Setting up Photoshop and Lightroom

  • RAW file preparation

  • Working with Smart Objects in Photoshop

  • Understanding Layers and Layer masks

  • Focus Stacking

  • Creating Tasteful yet impactful edits

  • Fixing and finding mistakes

  • Cleanup and object removal

  • Round tripping and organization

  • Sharpening

  • Creating depth and mood

  • Controlling Color

  Taking it further with Photoshop: 201

  • Working with Luminosity Masks

  • Exposure blending techniques, basic and advanced

  • Dodging and Burning techniques, basic and advanced

  • Creating depth and mood

  • Blending moments

  • Creating Magical Light

  • Focus stacking

  • Focal length blending

  • Panorama processing

  • Creative color techniques

  • Sharpening for the web

  • Sharpening for print

  
  

Which Retreat should you attend?

Attend Getting started with Photoshop 101 if:

• You are just starting to get into photoshop, or have some experience but still don't know your way around it well.

• Need help understanding Layers and Layer masks

• Struggling with some of the basic concepts such has getting  your images in and out of photoshop.

• Have never even heard of the term “luminosity mask”

Attend Taking it further with Photoshop 201 if:

• You understand Layers and Layer Masks

• You are looking to refine some of the more advanced techniques in photoshop

• You are looking to nail down how to use Luminosity Masks and Luminosity selections

• You are looking for more inspiration and creative uses of photoshop.

• You want to learn complex techniques like focus stacking and exposure blending in the same image.

How many people is this limited to?  

Attendance is limited to 8 participants. (in order to run this workshop we need a minimum of 5 signups)

Where is the workshop located?

The workshop will be held entirely at Nick’s Photography Gallery in downtown Walla Walla

Where should I stay?  

There is lots of great lodging close by. I recommend the Marcus Whitman Hotel for his Historic Charm.

I'm driving. Where can I park?  

There is free parking in Downtown Walla Walla, or you can just walk over from your downtown hotel.

What are the expected weather conditions?

Warm and likely clear, bring your summer attire

What should I bring?

Your laptop, and external drive with images to process so that you may edit alongside us as we process the images.

What is included?

Processing Sessions, Image critiques, session recordings, snacks, transportation to and from the airport.

What is not included?

Meals, lodging, flights and/or transportation to Walla Walla, WA

What is the refund policy?

In the event of canceling your participation in the workshop a $100 dollar cancellation fee will be taken out of the refund. Cancellations happening after June 11th will not be refunded!