Workshop: Editing and Adjusting – An Introduction to Photoshop & Lightroom with Chris Perry

Are you an artist looking to elevate the quality of your photos for social media, online stores, or promotional materials? This free introductory workshop will guide you through the basics of Photoshop and Lightroom, with a focus on color correction, white balance, and simple editing workflows to make your photos of artwork look crisp, true-to-life, and professional.

Designed for artists, makers, and creatives who regularly photograph their own work, this session will help you understand how to use Photoshop and Lightroom to both enhance and organize your images. You’ll explore the differences between the two programs and learn how to decide which tool best fits your practice—whether you’re adjusting photos for accuracy or experimenting with creative digital edits.

Free to attend – limited spots available!

• Bring your laptop with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom installed (free trial versions are fine).

• No prior experience required.

• Sample images will be provided, but you’re encouraged to bring digital photos of your own work to practice with.

This beginner-friendly session introduces artists, photographers, and creatives to the fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom—two of the most widely used tools for editing and managing images. Whether you are photographing your own artwork, adjusting colors for accurate documentation, or exploring creative ways to manipulate images, this workshop will provide the skills to expand your artistic possibilities.

Participants will learn the key differences between Photoshop (a full-featured editing and creation tool) and Lightroom (a powerful program for photo adjustment and organization). Through guided demonstrations and hands-on practice, you’ll explore basic workflows, including color correction, image adjustments, file organization, and exporting finished images.

By the end of the session, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to integrate Photoshop and Lightroom into your own creative process—whether that means fine-tuning photos of your work for a portfolio, experimenting with digital image manipulation, or developing a more streamlined editing workflow.

Details:

• Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

• Audience: Beginner to Intermediate (no prior Photoshop or Lightroom experience required)

• Format: In-person (option to offer live/online available)

• Requirements: Laptop with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom installed; sample images will be provided