Learn Photoshop for photographers – from photo editing to professional output Are you a photographer and want to make your photos look more professional? In this lesson you will learn to use Adobe Photoshop the way a photographer really needs to, away from the complicated tools that you wouldn't use in your daily work. We will start with the basics if you are a beginner, then move on to professional techniques that photographers use to enhance images and prepare them for delivery or publication. What will you learn? Getting acquainted with the Photoshop interface and its most important tools. Organize photography files and work professionally. Color and lighting correction. Removing imperfections and cleaning up photos (Retouching). Crop images and adjust the composition. Using layers and masks. Merging and non-destructive editing. Preparing images for printing or posting on social media. Creating a fast workflow saves time while processing a large number of images. Who is this lesson for? Beginner photographers. Event and wedding photographers. Product photographers. Content creators. Anyone who wants to become a professional photo editor using Photoshop. Teaching method The lesson is largely based on practical application, where we will work on real images step by step, explaining why each tool is used and how to achieve the best result as quickly as possible. By the end of the course you will be able to edit your photos professionally, and create a structured work style that helps you deliver high-quality images to your clients.

Discover graphic design through creative, practical and personalised lessons with a visual artist holding an MA in Visual Communication from the University of the Arts London. With over 20 years of experience in visual arts and creative projects, I combine artistic thinking with hands-on design skills. You'll explore Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, typography, colour, composition, image editing and digital design through real-world projects. Whether you're a beginner, developing your portfolio or refining your skills, I'll tailor lessons to your goals and interests. My teaching style is friendly, imaginative and encouraging, helping you build technical confidence, creative independence and your own visual style.

Are you ready to turn your book idea or raw manuscript into a stunning, professionally designed book ready for print? Whether you are starting completely from scratch or looking to polish and fix an existing file, this class gives you the practical skills and guidance to create industry standard publications. In our lessons, we focus primarily on Adobe InDesign, the premier professional tool for interior layout and book production. You will learn: • Master pages, margins, grids, and professional document setup • Advanced typesetting, paragraph and character styles, and typographic hierarchy • Handling complex layouts, image placement, tables, and book organization • Integrating Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator seamlessly for covers, figures, and spot graphics • Troubleshooting common layout mistakes, reflowing text, and cleaning up legacy files In addition to design mechanics, I guide you through the technical self publishing process. We will cover preparing pre press, print ready PDF files specifically formatted for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, or independent commercial offset printers. We will address bleed, color spaces (CMYK vs RGB), spine width calculations, and barcode placement so your book prints cleanly without rejection. Every session is personalized to your individual project, whether you are publishing fiction, non fiction, photography monographs, poetry, or children's books. Beginners learning InDesign for the first time and experienced creators looking for advanced book techniques are both welcome.

Online University Art and Design Portfolio Preparation. Are you applying to university for a creative subject? I offer personalised one-to-one online portfolio mentoring for students applying to art and design courses in the UK and internationally. I am an experienced art educator, graphic designer and researcher with more than 30 years of teaching experience. Most recently, I taught international students at EF Academy Oxford, supporting learners from a wide range of cultural and educational backgrounds. I am based in Oxford and can support students in university portfolio preparation to study Art, Graphic Design, Graphic Communication Design, Fashion Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Illustration, Photography, Textile Design, Product Design, Animation, Foundation Art and Design, and other creative programmes. My guidance may include: 1- Developing original ideas and personal themes. 2- Strengthening sketchbooks and creative processes. 3- Developing creative ideas and experimenting with materials and techniques. 4- Strengthening drawing, painting, design and visual communication skills. 5- Selecting, refining and presenting work for university portfolios. 6- Personal-statement and interview preparation. 7- Understanding the expectations of UK art and design courses. My approach is supportive, honest and individually tailored. I help students recognise what is already strong in their work and understand how to develop it further. Portfolio preparation requires regular effort, so I work best with motivated students who are prepared to engage seriously with the creative process. Online lessons are available internationally.