Photoshop for Underwater Photographers

This special course will show beginners how to enhance and create special effects to their photographs to make them stand out from the rest. Basic to intermediate skills will be taught to give confidence in Adobe Photoshop Elements or CS. This course is an introductory course based on Jack and Sue Drafahl's renowed book on Adobe Photoshop for Underwater Photographers.

Points covered include:

• Understanding the Palette & Layout of Photoshop as well as Shortcut Keys
  
  
• Understanding Levels, Brightness & Contrast to Put The Colour Back Into Your Photos
  
  
• Understanding Hue & Saturation to add extra punch
  
  
• Turning an Image into Black & White plus a little splash of colour put back in!
  
  
• Using the Dodge, Burn and Dodge ToolsChanging the Background of an Image
  
  
• Extracting a Subject
  
  
• Cloning & Spot Healing Brush Tool
  
  
• Removing Backscatter using Dust and ScratchesUnderstanding Layers & Adding Text to Images
  
  
• Image Presentation/Building a Collage

All of this for just £79 for a maximum of four guests

These courses are run at either our new Gallery in Bromley, Kent, or at Eynsham Hall in Oxford. We also run special evening 3 hr evening classes throughout the week, just drop me an email.  Don't forget that when ordering your underwater photo on canvas, you can come to our gallery and learn how to edit your photo for free with a cup of coffee!

Don't forget you can visit Jack and Sue at their own special workshop in Oregon, USA. It is well worth a visit and have a beautiful studio which they love to share with their guests. Visit their website at www.jackandsue.com for more information.

"What a fantastic insight into what Photoshop is! Not only have I grasped the basics, but also the more complex and creative elements as well as the confidence to explore different areas. The hints and tips were very useful as well as talking about underwater photography with someone experienced. Thanks for a really great day!"
Bill Tompkins

Dates & Venues

These are run on request.  Why not bring your friends from your club and have a special BBQ laid on for you at no extra charge.  It is lots of fun seeing your fish turn into funky works of underwater art.

Evening courses are also available for just £79 per person and include our famous homemade cookies!