One-on-One Lessons via email
Photography & Post Processing
Do you want to take your images to the next level? Are you confused about where to start or how to effectively post process your images? Helping you learn is something I am eager to do!
I totally understand that each photographer is coming from a unique vantage point- with different skill levels, interests and available resources. Lets face it, there are tons of tutorials, books and CD’s out there that are available for people who want to learn! What makes taking lessons with me any different?
- My ONLINE lessons are fun
- They have easy to follow directions
- One-on-one attention
- Can be done in the convenience of your own home (via email) at whatever time of day you please.
- This really important: I interact with you! I really look at your portfolio and know where you are coming from before we even begin.
- I am available to answer your questions if you need extra help
- I thoroughly evaluate the work you submit
- Lessons are only once a week
What type of software do you need to take a lesson?
Basically any software that has Layers! Corel, PSE ( Photo Shop Elements), PSCS2, PSCS3, PSCS4, PSCS5.
Who’s it for?
Beginners to Business owners. Level of difficulty can be increased with skill level demonstration.
How does it work?
I send a lesson to you via email. It has specific instructions & an assignment to complete within the week. You may ask any questions via email. Then you simply complete the lesson assignment and send it back to me. I evaluate the finished lesson and provide feedback to you. Strengths and weaknesses will be assessed. Final revisions will be requested.
LESSON TOPICS
1- The VERY basics to Photoshop- you are BRAND new ! Step by Step image before & after assignment with exposure to key tools and popular filters in an easy to follow format.
*2- Basic Tools and how to operate Layers: required for any student who has not worked with Layers in the past. A basic understanding of Layers is needed for all other photo editing lessons beyond this lesson.
3- Close up Portrait Retouching
4- Applying Artistic Texture to an image
5- Eyes, Emotion & Expression
6- Composition and Posing
7- Frames within a frame, naturally framing your subject
8- Finding the WOW Factor using bold color and unique composition
9- Story telling and Impact
10- Natural light/Shadow use
11- Creative Perspective
12- Fantasy/ Digital Art
13- Dramatic, moody editing
14- Special color toning and conversions
15- Maximizing the use of environmental locations/ creative vision
16- High Key black and white portraits
17- Storyboards, collages, applying text to images
18- Contest Photography- how to succeed and catch the judges eyes
19- Artistic Silhouettes Sun Flare
… and I take custom requests. Lessons are for photographers of all levels!
Contact me: jenlynnalder@gmail.com
