Getting Started (30 min)

Lessons: I have broken the workshop down into a couple sections but you can choose what order to complete the lessons. I think it is important to start with a solid understanding of some core concepts so I have put together a 30 min Getting Started section. Then if you are in a 3 hour work shop you can choose the Restoration track or the Portrait Retouching track. Of course, since you will be taking these lessons home, I hope that you will complete all the lessons.

Tutorial>> Learning Strategy Tutorial (3:22)
In this tutorial you will learn how to control the tutorials and switch between Adobe Photoshop Elements and the tutorials.

Practice! Practice! Practice!
As you work through the tutorials, I will try to add additional photos for you to practice with. If you get excited about a technique, try it again with another photograph. Practice these techniques at home with your own photographs. Force yourself to practice a little each day and you will learn!

Basic Skills

You have probably used Adobe Photoshop Elements before but I would still like to cover at least a couple things that will be key to this workshop. So please take the time to watch these tutorials and practice these skills.

Tutorial>> Non-destructive (6:30)
In this tutorial you will learn how to duplicate the background, create an adjustment layer, a new layer and adjust the opacity.

Tutorial>> Keyboard Shortcuts (7:18)
In this tutorial you will learn the essential keyboard shortcuts that we will be using throughout the workshop. Take your time on this one and memorize these.

Tutorial>> Losing 5 lbs (2:
In this tutorial you will resize the images width by 2%, making me lose at least 5lbs.

Tutorial Tracks

Now you have the choice to either spend some time restoring old photographs or retouching portraits. If you have time in the workshop, you can cover both. If not, take it home with you and continue learning. Once you complete all the tutorial continue to practice these techniques with your own images and explore the additional learning resources.