Adobe Photoshop is an expansive, complex program with countless features that are difficult to master without expert guidance. Ben Willmore is ideally positioned to guide your Photoshop journey. He has used Photoshop since its initial public release and has taught it professionally for over twenty years.
Ben's approachable, clear teaching style demystifies this powerful application, making advanced techniques feel accessible. He structures the course into focused, manageable modules so you can master individual skills progressively and build confidence systematically. Whether you're an experienced designer or opening Photoshop for the first time, this course provides the ideal foundation for learning and enjoying the program. From retouching to masking to troubleshooting, Ben covers all essentials and hidden capabilities, grounding each lesson in real-world examples. By course completion, you'll feel confident creating impressive work with Photoshop.
Key Skills You'll Develop:
- Adjust and optimize photographs to correct exposure problems and other technical challenges
- Remove distracting elements using Photoshop's advanced retouching tools
- Isolate complex objects with intricate details: fur, hair, translucent elements, and replace backgrounds seamlessly
- Leverage artificial intelligence capabilities to simplify complex selections and retouching workflows
- Master Photoshop's most powerful advanced features, including Smart Objects and Puppet Warping
Topics Covered in This Course:
- Adjusting tone, color, and contrast with precision using Curves, Levels, and Camera Raw
- Working non-destructively with adjustment layers, Smart Objects, and layer masks
- Using the Healing Brush, Clone Stamp, Content-Aware Fill, and newer AI-powered tools for seamless retouching
- Creating composite images by combining multiple photos with accurate masking and blending
- Working with text, shapes, and vector graphics inside Photoshop
- Saving and exporting files for print, web, and screen with optimal quality and file size
Who This Course Is For:
- Beginners seeking a comprehensive introduction without oversimplification
- Self-taught photographers wanting to fill knowledge gaps and improve workflows
- Experienced users looking to master newer features and capabilities
Software Used: Photoshop 2024 v25.9.1
About Your Instructor:
Ben Willmore's photography career has taken him across all 50 U.S. states and over 85 countries spanning seven continents. He has used Photoshop and Lightroom since their launches and spent decades mastering both programs, authoring over a dozen internationally published books on digital photography. His latest book, Crafting the Landscape Photograph, is published by Rocky Nook. Ben began digital image enhancement in the late 1970s, attended the pioneering computer camp Compu-Comp in 1981, and was inducted into the Photoshop Hall of Fame in 2004. He has taught over 100,000 people in person at events across 17 countries, and millions have learned from his educational videos. Ben leads photography workshop groups to remote regions, including the Galapagos Islands, Africa, Iceland, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and across the U.S.
