Software and Editing Classes

Course Overview

Photoshop is the most powerful photo editor you can use. But to create amazing effects you need to create intricate masks. Selections and masking are key to great Photoshop work and in this class we will examine making useful selections, turning them into powerful masks, and using those masks to create your visual art.

What you’ll learn

  • Creating intelligent selections
  • Selecting subjects and refine for hair
  • Turning selections into masks and masks into selections
  • Double masking for complex effects
  • Applying creating edits using masks

This class uses example images, which will be provided at the beginning of class. You will be able to watch a demonstration of a given principle and then practice the skill yourself as part of the class. You will want the most recent version of Adobe Photoshop to take maximum advantage of this class. Also note that this class uses Photoshop, not Photoshop Elements.

Tuition: $59.00

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Prerequisites

Students should obtain a subscription to and install Adobe Photoshop prior to the first session. Students should have experience with Photoshop before the first session, and having images ready to import or having a catalogue already created will prove helpful. Moreover, to get the most out of this class, you will want to be shooting your images in RAW quality. 

Each session will be recorded for attendees to review for up to 14 days after.

Did you miss out on Photoshop 101?  Click below if you need to learn the basics first - Click Here to Register for Photoshop 101

Photoshop 201 is a great way to refamiliarize yourself with the core concepts if you haven’t used the program in a while - Click Here to Register for Photoshop 201

Photoshop 401 is your way of mastering the program by taking the pinnacle course in our Photoshop series - Click Here to Register for Photoshop 401

About your Instructor:

Joe Klocek has worked in the photographic industry as a photographer, salesman, and instructor since 2005. Today he teaches courses on a variety of topics, including macro, wildlife, exposure theory, videography, and studio lighting. In the past few years he has been a guest speaker for photographic societies and travel expositions. He lives in Denver with his wife, son, and unmanageable book collection. You can find him at the Park Meadows store.

Online Event: Tuesday, July 28, 2026: 6:30pm-8:30pm MT (5:30pm-7:30pm PT)

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Cancellation Policy:
> 2 weeks prior:  Fully refundable.

< 2 weeks prior: No Credit or Refund

Registration instructions:

You will receive your link to attend shortly after you complete your registration. Please be sure to check your Junk/Spam Folder in case it ends up there.

  • Your email will come from Mike's Camera School
  • Open your email and click ADD TO CALENDAR
  • From there you can easily click JOIN or Copy and paste the Link into your browser.
  • On class Day, you will need to enter your registered email address to join the class.
  • Do not share this link or attempt to open on multiple devices or browsers.

If you lose your registration,

  • Return to the original class page to register
  • Click to Register
  • Look for this message "Registered with email but lost the Ticket? Resend Guest Ticket"
  • Click and follow instructions.

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