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Course description

My name is Chris Parker and I've been an Adobe Photoshop user since 1990.  I've also taught other photographers and designers to use Photoshop for the last 7 years.

Learn all the Photoshop essentials and be more productive, guaranteed (this is Photoshop for beginners and includes all the essentials). Advanced projects included for more experienced users and for beginners to increase their skill set.

Everything you need to know about Adobe Photoshop is included in this extensive, Photoshop essentials training course. This training course is designed for beginners. You will learn Photoshop from the ground up and no prior experience is required.

Follow along with the included files and learn how to edit like a pro. Plus, each lesson is broken down into small segments to help you stay focused.

You will learn and master...

  • Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw - everything you need to know to edit your photos like a pro
  • Photoshop Layers - learn how to use layers and take your creativity to the next level
  • Being more productive in Photoshop - a must for a fast and productive workflow in Photoshop
  • Photoshop basics - a solid foundation for your journey with Photoshop 
  • Photoshop Adobe Bridge - to organize and streamline your workflow
  • Working with color in Photoshop  - a must for a fast productive workflow
  • Photoshop Layer styles - how to style your layer elements for added creativity
  • Photoshop Blending modes - I refer to these as “creative modes”. Learn how these can take your creativity to the next level
  • Photoshop Adjustment Layers - a must for a fast productive workflow
  • Photoshop Vectors - how to create vectors in Photoshop 
  • Photoshop Clone + Heal Tool - 2 exceptional tools for re-touching your photos, like a pro
  • How to Crop, Straighten + Perspective in Photoshop - 3 more tools for editing your photos
  • Convert to B&W in Photoshop - Learn how to properly convert like a true artist
  • Photoshop Filters - How to use and apply Filters for extra creativity
  • Photoshop Actions - increase your productivity by learning how to make your own actions. Plus, tips and techniques for running your actions
  • Photoshop Levels + Curves - 2 tools that pros use to edit
  • Brushes - all about brushes to help you master your editing. Plus, creative techniques too.
  • Typography in Photoshop - time saving tips and techniques for applying text to your documents
  • Output - what you need to know before outputting your files
  • Photoshop Selection Techniques - learn all the tools for making selections and know which ones to use when
  • Edit like a pro in Photoshop - covering all the tools to edit directly in Photoshop, like a pro


Once you’ve completed this Photoshop course, you will have basic knowledge of Photoshop and all the tools available at your disposal.

Adobe Photoshop is the worlds leading graphics editing and creation software. You’ll learn all the essentials you need to know about Photoshop to streamline your workflow and be more productive. 

Plus, you’ll know all the Photoshop tools available to help you fulfill your creative vision. Learn faster by doing. Working files are included so you can follow along and practice the techniques given.

This Photoshop CC course is perfect for any level of photographer or designer.  All aspects of Photoshop are covered.  No stone unturned. Includes lifetime access too!

It's time to learn, have fun along the way and you'll end up loving Photoshop too!  

Course curriculum

    1. Preference Settings

    2. Color Preferences

    3. Customizing Menus

    4. Keyboard Shortcuts

    5. Customize Your Interface + Save Workspaces

    6. Opening Images

    7. Working with Multiple Files

    8. Zoom + Hand Tools For Efficiency

    9. Creating an Action

    10. Run an Action

    1. Adobe Bridge 101

    2. Preferences

    3. Adjusting Work Spaces

    4. Favorites + Collections

    5. 0Keywords, Ratings + Labels

    6. Search + Filter

    7. Metadata

    8. Dr. Brown Script

    9. My Personal Workflow

    1. Monitor Calibration

    2. Colorsync Preferences

    3. User-Friendly Color Workspace

    4. Swatches + Color Panel

    5. Balance and Remove Color Casts

    6. Add Color Tints

    1. RAW vs JPG

    2. ACR Preferences - Updated

    3. ACR Preferences

    4. ACR Interface

    5. Red Eye Tool

    6. White Balance

    7. The Basics - Adjusting the Tone or Dynamic Range

    8. Working with tone curves

    9. Sharpening + Detail

    10. HLS and Color Adjustments

    11. Split Toning

    12. Lens correction

    13. Lightroom Effects

    14. Camera Calibration

    15. Create Develop Preset

    16. Crop + Straighten

    17. Spot Removal

    18. Adjustment Brush

    19. Graduated Filters

    20. Targeted Adjustment Tool

    1. Layers 101 + the Layers Panel

    2. Aligning Layers

    3. 12 Types of Layers

    4. Stack, Copy + Delete Layers

    5. Organizing Layers

About this course

  • $27.81
  • 118 lessons
  • 14 hours of video content

Meet your instructor!

Chris Parker
Photography | Photoshop | Lightroom | GIMP | Taught by a Pro


30 years experience as a pro photographer.  Teaching photography, Photoshop, Lightroom, and GIMP.  

I've photographed thousands of portrait sessions and 500+ weddings in the last 30 years.  I'm also a graphic designer and a lifelong user of Photoshop (since 1991) and Lightroom (since 2007).

Helping photographers achieve their creative vision since 2010.

Take this course today!

"Photoshop Made Easy"