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Getting Started with Evoto AI with Mark Wallace

Mon, Apr 27, 7–9pm ET Live Online

Getting Started with Evoto AI is a beginner-friendly class taught by professional photographer Mark Wallace that takes you through the complete Evoto AI workflow, from tethered capture to final export. You’ll learn how to quickly correct color, retouch skin, clean backgrounds, apply advanced masking, and streamline your entire portrait editing process. You’ll discover how to create portraits that look polished and professional without looking fake. Mark demonstrates how to remove blemishes, smooth skin naturally, and preserve the authentic texture and character that makes your subjects look like their best possible selves. Whether you want to augment or replace your current editing platform, this class offers practical techniques you can apply right away. This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A directly with Mark Wallace. What You'll Learn Make color adjustments and use Color Looks and Color Match to create a style that fits your work. Use portrait retouching techniques to remove blemishes, fix teeth, and improve image contrast. Tether your camera and shoot directly into Evoto. Apply advanced masking to adjust specific parts of your images. Create and use presets to save hours of post-production work. Who It's For Portrait photographers. This class is specifically focused on portrait retouching. Photographers who want to use Evoto to augment or replace their current editing platform. Any experience level. No prior knowledge is needed. High-volume photographers who want to dramatically decrease post-production time. Location and studio photographers. How to Join The class will be delivered via Zoom Webinars. You’ll need access to Zoom through a web browser or the Zoom app in order to participate. To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited. A unique Zoom join link will be sent to the maximum number of participants per class. You’ll receive this link one hour before the class start time. About the Instructor Mark Wallace is a photographer based in the United States. Best known for his web-based video series Digital Photography One on One and Exploring Photography sponsored by Adorama. Millions of people have watched Mark’s videos on YouTube, and the numbers continue to grow. Mark has a strong social media following on Facebook and Twitter, where he spends time interacting with viewers and workshop attendees. In 2014, Mark left the United States to embark on a 2 year world wide adventure. He visited 28 countries and captured thousands of unique photographs across the globe. In 2016, Mark decided to give up planes, trains, and automobiles and is now exploring the world on his motorcycle.

Finishing the Story – Editing Travel Images with Purpose (Smartphone Editing) with Lisa Carney

Tue, Apr 28, 7–8:30pm ET Live Online

The final class connects capture decisions to post-production, showing how thoughtful editing can clarify and amplify a travel story rather than overwhelm it. Designed for beginner to intermediate photographers and content creators working primarily with smartphones and entry-level cameras, the session focuses on practical, repeatable editing choices that strengthen narrative intent. Using a mix of mobile apps such as Lightroom Mobile and the native Photos app, Lisa will demonstrate simple but powerful edits for tone, color, and local adjustments while keeping a series visually consistent. Students will see live before-and-after walkthroughs, learn a complete editing workflow from import to export, and take part in interactive Q&A focused on their specific software and storytelling questions.This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A directly with Lisa Carney.Please note this is Part 3 of Lisa's "Travel Series," though it can be taken individually.  What You'll Learn Decide what a travel image is “about” before editing so every adjustment supports the story rather than a trendy look. Use essential global edits such as exposure, contrast, color balance, and cropping to fix problems while preserving mood and intent. Apply local adjustments, including dodging, burning, selective color, and radial or linear tools, to guide the viewer’s eye through the frame. Create a consistent visual look across a set of travel images using presets, copy-and-paste settings, and sequence-based editing. Build a repeatable end-to-end workflow from import to export for social sharing, printing, or assembling a travel story portfolio. Who It's For Beginner to intermediate photographers who want their travel edits to feel intentional and story-driven. Content creators editing primarily on smartphones who want stronger, more cohesive visual results. Photographers looking to move beyond presets and trends toward purposeful tone and color decisions. Anyone assembling travel albums, social posts, or portfolios who wants a consistent and polished final edit. How to Join The class will be delivered via Zoom-style live sessions through CreativeLive, with lecture, image breakdowns, live software demos, and interactive Q&A. To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited. A unique Zoom join link will be sent to the maximum number of participants per class. You’ll receive this link one hour before the class start time. About the Instructor Lisa Carney is a high-end retoucher who has spent over two decades working with the most dynamic players in the print, motion picture, and television industries. Besides being a regular presenter at the Adobe MAX conference, her teaching roster runs the gamut from beginners to professional retouchers, and includes universities, design studios, movie studios, corporations, and private students. Lisa has worked with all major movie studios and many television networks, including Disney, Buena Vista, Paramount, 20th Century Fox, Fox Searchlight, Sony, Universal, Newline, Columbia, MGM, ABC Television, ESPN, TNT, CNN, CBS, CW, Warner Brothers, and Sony. Advertising credits include Burger King, Baskin-Robbins, Lowe's, Jordana Cosmetics, Strategic Perceptions, Mattel, Chrysler, Mercedes, Mazda, and Best Buy.

Wood Burning with Jade Scarlett

Wed, Apr 29, 7–8:30pm ET Live Online

The class introduces beginners to the art of pyrography, the process of decorating wood with controlled heat. Wood burning combines drawing skills with temperature control and patience to create detailed linework, shading, and texture. In this session, participants learn how to safely operate a wood-burning tool while developing foundational techniques that produce clean lines and dimensional effects. The lesson also covers tool setup, surface preparation, line control, basic shading, and simple design transfer methods. Participants will practice creating consistent strokes, adjusting pressure and speed for tonal variation, and building contrast through layered burns. By the end of the session, attendees will complete a small finished design and feel confident continuing their exploration of pyrography.This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A directly with Jade Scarlett. What You'll Learn Understand what pyrography is and how wood burning works as controlled drawing with heat. Set up tools and surfaces properly, including temperature settings, tip choice, and wood preparation. Practice line control and basic strokes using steady speed and pressure for consistent results. Create shading and value through gradual build-up and layered burns. Transfer designs and plan simple compositions for beginner-friendly success. Finish pieces safely and understand basic tool care and storage. Who It's For Beginners who have never worked with a wood-burning tool DIY enthusiasts interested in handmade home decor or gifts Artists looking to expand drawing skills into a new medium Crafters curious about adding texture and detail to wooden surfaces Anyone interested in learning a creative, hands-on skill safely and confidently Required Materials Wood-burning tool with adjustable temperature (beginner-friendly kit recommended) Assorted interchangeable tips (universal, shading, and fine point tips) Smooth, unfinished wood surface (basswood plaques or panels recommended) Pencil and eraser Fine-grit sandpaper Heat-resistant surface or protective mat Safety gloves (optional but recommended) Mask or proper ventilation setup Optional: graphite paper for transferring designs, ruler, stencils How to Join The class will be delivered via Zoom Webinars. You’ll need access to Zoom through a web browser or the Zoom app in order to participate. To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited. A unique Zoom join link will be sent to registered subscribers prior to the class date. About the Instructor Jade Scarlett is a watercolor artist, modern calligrapher, educator, and confessed craftaholic. It is her deepest belief that people can be happier and more fulfilled when expressing themselves creatively, and she's intensely passionate about teaching and making art accessible to all. Her desire is to uplift and encourage everyone to live their best creative lives. Her motto in life is “Make art, feel happy!"

The Complete Newborn Photography Workflow: Part III (Market) with Ana Brandt

Thu, Apr 30, 7–8:30pm ET Live Online

The Complete Newborn Photography Workflow: Part III (Market) focuses on the foundations of marketing a newborn photography business. In this class, Ana explores current marketing trends, audience-building strategies, and practical ways to connect your services with the right clients. Ana covers what is working in today’s market, how to effectively cross-pollinate your audience, and ways to incorporate AI into your workflow while still using proven traditional methods. The class offers a grounded look at how photographers can strengthen their visibility and continue building momentum in their business. Whether you are just starting to market newborn photography services or want to refine your current approach, this class provides practical guidance you can apply to your business. This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A directly with Ana Brandt. What You’ll Learn Foundational marketing strategies for newborn photography What is currently working in newborn photography marketing How to cross-pollinate your audience to expand your reach Ways to incorporate AI into your marketing workflow How traditional marketing methods can still support business growth Who It's For Photographers who want to strengthen the marketing side of their newborn photography business Beginners who need a clearer foundation for promoting their services Newborn photographers interested in balancing current trends with proven traditional methods Anyone looking to grow their audience and attract more ideal clients How to Join The class will be delivered via Zoom Webinars. You’ll need access to Zoom through a web browser or the Zoom app in order to participate. To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited. A unique Zoom join link will be sent to registered subscribers, up to the maximum number of participants per class. You’ll receive this link one hour before the class start time. About the Instructor Ana Brandt is an internationally acclaimed newborn and family photographer with over 27 years of professional experience. Based in California and New York, she has photographed thousands of newborns and families while educating photographers in 47 countries across six continents. She also serves a loyal celebrity clientele from coast to coast, photographing families from the East Coast to the West Coast. Ana is known for blending classic newborn portraiture with modern techniques and innovative creative workflows, and she is also a recognized leader in AI-driven photography education. Having worked in AI technologies for over four years, she leads one of the largest educational platforms dedicated to AI tools and workflows for newborn and portrait photographers, helping creatives integrate emerging technology into their businesses and artistic vision. She is the founder of multiple education platforms and mentoring programs that help photographers build profitable, sustainable businesses. Today, Ana continues to photograph clients while mentoring photographers worldwide and helping shape the future of baby photography through education, innovation, and creative storytelling.

The Complete Newborn Photography Workflow: Part IV (Sell) with Ana Brandt

Fri, May 1, 7–8:30pm ET Live Online

The Complete Newborn Photography Workflow: Part IV (Sell) explores the sales side of a newborn photography business, with a focus on products, client offerings, and long-term booking strategies. In this class, Ana takes a deep dive into the kinds of products and systems that can help photographers increase both client value and overall sales. Ana covers how to create client albums and other high-selling products, along with how to design and market baby plans. She also shares additional strategies for increasing client sales and encouraging long-term bookings, helping photographers build a more sustainable business over time. Whether you are developing your product offerings for the first time or refining an existing sales approach, this class provides practical insight into how to create stronger client opportunities beyond the session itself. This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A directly with Ana Brandt. What You’ll Learn How to create client albums and other high-selling products How to design and market baby plans Ways to increase client sales through thoughtful product offerings Strategies for encouraging long-term bookings How stronger sales systems can support a more sustainable newborn photography business Who It's For Photographers who want to improve the sales side of their newborn photography business Beginners building out product offerings and client sales systems Newborn photographers interested in creating albums, baby plans, and other high-value products Anyone looking to increase repeat business and long-term client relationships How to Join The class will be delivered via Zoom Webinars. You’ll need access to Zoom through a web browser or the Zoom app in order to participate. To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited. A unique Zoom join link will be sent to registered subscribers, up to the maximum number of participants per class. You’ll receive this link one hour before the class starts. About the Instructor Ana Brandt is an internationally acclaimed newborn and family photographer with over 27 years of professional experience. Based in California and New York, she has photographed thousands of newborns and families while educating photographers in 47 countries across six continents. She also serves a loyal celebrity clientele from coast to coast, photographing families from the East Coast to the West Coast. Ana is known for blending classic newborn portraiture with modern techniques and innovative creative workflows, and she is also a recognized leader in AI-driven photography education. Having worked in AI technologies for over four years, she leads one of the largest educational platforms dedicated to AI tools and workflows for newborn and portrait photographers, helping creatives integrate emerging technology into their businesses and artistic vision. She is the founder of multiple education platforms and mentoring programs that help photographers build profitable, sustainable businesses. Today, Ana continues to photograph clients while mentoring photographers worldwide and helping shape the future of baby photography through education, innovation, and creative storytelling.

Lightroom Classic: The Art of Staying Organized with Ben Willmore

Wed, May 6, 7–9:30pm ET Live Online

Lightroom Classic: The Art of Staying Organized is a practical class that explores how a well-built archive can change the way you work. In this session, you’ll learn how Lightroom Classic helps photographers create an organizational system that feels clear, consistent, and sustainable as a photo library grows over time. The class looks at how file names, folders, metadata, keywords, collections, and labels work together to create a stronger archive. Rather than treating organization as a separate task, this approach shows how structure can become part of a workflow that makes images easier to place, easier to search, and easier to return to long after the shoot is over. You’ll also see how thoughtful organization supports long-term storage and backup habits, helping your archive feel less like something you have to constantly manage and more like a system that protects your work and stays ready when you need it. This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A with Ben Willmore. What You'll Learn How to organize photographs in Lightroom Classic using a clear and consistent system. How file names, folders, metadata, keywords, collections, and labels work together. How to make images easier to search for and return to over time. How to build stronger long-term storage and backup habits into your workflow. How an organized archive can better support and protect your work as it grows. Who It's For Photographers who want to build a clearer and more reliable archive in Lightroom Classic. Anyone who struggles to keep file names, folders, keywords, and collections organized over time. Lightroom Classic users who want a more efficient system for searching and managing images. Photographers looking to create stronger habits around storage, backup, and long-term organization. How to Join The class will be delivered via Zoom Webinars. You’ll need access to Zoom through a web browser or the Zoom app in order to participate. To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited. A unique Zoom join link will be sent to the maximum number of participants per class. You’ll receive this link one hour before the class start time. About the Instructor Ben Willmore’s passion for photography has taken him to all 50 US states and over 85 countries spread across all seven continents. He has been using both Photoshop and Lightroom since their inception. Over that time, he has relentlessly pursued mastery of both programs and, in the process, has written over a dozen books on the topic, which have been published in 9 languages. His latest book is titled Crafting the Landscape Photograph, which is published by Rocky Nook. He began enhancing images digitally in the late 1970's, attended Compu-Comp (the computer camp for kids) in 1981, and in 2004 was inducted into the Photoshop Hall of Fame. Ben has taught well over 100,000 people in person at events in 17 countries, and millions have watched his educational videos. Ben leads groups of photographers on workshops to remote areas in the Galapagos Islands, Africa, Iceland, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, as well as somewhat less exotic places across the USA.

Craft Portraits that Demand Attention with James Patrick

Thu, May 7, 4–5:30pm ET Live Online

Great portraits are not accidental. They are crafted through intention, direction, and a clear understanding of how light, expression, and composition work together to create emotion in a single frame. In this workshop, commercial photographer James Patrick breaks down his approach to creating bold, compelling portraits that stand out in editorial and commercial spaces. Drawing from a career that includes more than 800 magazine covers and thousands of published images, James will share the techniques he uses to craft portraits that immediately capture attention. You’ll learn how to shape light for drama and depth, how to build compositions that guide the viewer’s eye, and how to direct subjects so their expressions feel authentic and powerful. James will also explore how creative elements like styling, environment, and mood can elevate a simple portrait into something memorable. Whether you're working in a studio or on location, this workshop will give you the tools to move beyond basic portraiture and begin creating images that feel intentional, cinematic, and emotionally engaging. What You'll Learn: Light portraits with depth, contrast, and visual impact Compose images that immediately draw the viewer’s eye Direct subjects confidently to create authentic emotion and expression Design creative portrait concepts using styling, sets, and mood Create portraits that stand out in portfolios, publications, and campaigns Who This Class is For: Photographers who want to elevate their portrait work creatively Creators looking to produce more striking and memorable images Intermediate photographers ready to move beyond basic portrait setups Anyone interested in developing a more intentional and artistic approach to portrait photography How to Join The class will be delivered via Zoom Webinars. You’ll need access to Zoom through a web browser or the Zoom app in order to participate. To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited. A unique Zoom join link will be sent to registered subscribers, up to the maximum number of participants per class. You’ll receive this link one hour before the class start time. About Your Instructor: James Patrick is a commercial photographer and media strategist based in Phoenix, Arizona. Over the course of his career, he has photographed more than 800 magazine covers across the health, fitness, and wellness industries. His work has appeared in major publications including Muscle & Fitness, Men's Fitness, Sports Illustrated, Golf Magazine, and Women's Running. James specializes in creating bold editorial imagery and helping photographers develop both their creative voice and their professional brand.

Editing a Dialogue Scene: Start to Finish in Premiere with Michael Venzor

Fri, May 8, 7–9pm ET Live Online

Editing a Dialogue Scene: Start to Finish in Premiere is a beginner-to-intermediate class that walks students through a complete, repeatable workflow for editing a dialogue scene from raw footage to a polished final cut in Adobe Premiere Pro. Working step by step through a real scene, students will see how professional editors shape performance, pacing, clarity, and emotional tone—not just assemble clips. Throughout the session, students will learn how each stage of the editing process builds on the last, from organizing footage and reviewing takes to refining timing, cleaning dialogue, adding subtle sound design, and applying basic color correction. The class focuses on practical decision-making and essential tools that help transform raw footage into a cohesive, professional scene. By the end of the class, students will better understand how to move from a rough cut to a refined final edit while maintaining continuity, improving realism, and strengthening the emotional impact of a scene. This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A directly with Michael Venzor. What You’ll Learn Understand a repeatable workflow for editing a dialogue scene from raw footage to final export Organize and review footage efficiently using bins, subclips, and clear naming conventions Select the best takes by evaluating performance, audio quality, and emotional impact Build a rough cut that prioritizes story clarity and continuity while staying flexible Refine timing and pacing using tools like ripple edits, rolling edits, slip, and slide adjustments Shape performance through reactions, pauses, and emotional beats Clean and balance dialogue audio to improve clarity and consistency across clips Use J-cuts and L-cuts to create smoother, more natural dialogue transitions Enhance realism with subtle sound effects, room tone, and environmental audio Apply basic color correction to match shots for exposure, contrast, and white balance Export a polished final version with titles and proper settings Who It’s For Beginner to intermediate editors who want to learn a complete workflow for editing dialogue scenes Editors working in Adobe Premiere who want hands-on experience with core editing tools Filmmakers and content creators interested in shaping performance, pacing, and emotional tone through editing Students who want to improve both their technical editing skills and their understanding of how sound and color contribute to a finished scene How to Join The class will be delivered via Zoom Webinars. You’ll need access to Zoom through a web browser or the Zoom app in order to participate. To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited. A unique Zoom join link will be sent to registered subscribers, up to the maximum number of participants per class. You’ll receive this link one hour before the class start time. About the Instructor Michael Venzor is a multi-disciplinary filmmaker, video editor, and motion graphics artist with over twenty years of professional experience across television and short films, commercial projects, and educational media. His background spans the full post-production pipeline, including editing, animation, visual storytelling, and workflow design. A dedicated educator and mentor, Michael has spent years teaching video editing and animation to students of all experience levels, helping them build both technical proficiency and creative confidence. His teaching style emphasizes real-world workflows, thoughtful problem-solving, and clear communication, empowering students to develop skills they can immediately apply in professional environments.

Design Smarter: Building Custom AI Automations for Creative Workflows with Dan Rodney

Mon, May 11, 7–8:30pm ET Live Online

Learn how to use AI tools (like ChatGPT) to streamline and automate your work in Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. AI goes beyond generating images, videos, or text. One of its powerful uses for creatives is writing code that runs behind the scenes. You do not need to be a programmer or understand how code works. AI handles that for you. By having AI create automations for repetitive tasks unique to your workflow, you can save time. Instead of doing manual work, let an automated script do it for you. That way you can spend more time on creative thinking, client work, and growing your business. This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A directly with Dan Rodney. What You'll Learn How to use AI tools (like ChatGPT) to write scripts/automations for your specific design workflows How to use scripts in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign How to handle errors that arise during testing Best practices for testing Who It's For Anyone who uses Adobe apps (such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign) and wants to speed up repetitive tasks Professionals wanting to get better at using AI to support their design work People looking to save time How to Join The class will be delivered via Zoom Webinars. You’ll need access to Zoom through a web browser or the Zoom app in order to participate. To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited. A unique Zoom join link will be sent to registered subscribers prior to the class date. About the Instructor Dan Rodney has been a designer and web developer for over 20 years, creating coursework and leading innovative training initiatives at Noble Desktop. He teaches courses covering Figma, HTML & CSS, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Power BI. Dan has also been at the forefront of integrating AI into design and business workflows, spearheading Noble Desktop’s latest AI course offerings. In addition to teaching and curriculum development, he writes custom scripts for InDesign (Make Book Jacket, Proper Fraction Pro, and more) and works with automation and AI-driven tools in his free time. You can find Dan on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, and at danrodney.com.

Beauty & Glamour Lighting: Create Bold, Flattering, High-End Beauty Portraits with James Patrick

Wed, May 13, 7–9:30pm ET Live Online

Beauty and glamour portraits require more than good lighting. They require intention.The difference between an average portrait and a striking beauty image is understanding how to shape light, guide expression, and create a visual experience that feels polished and editorial.In this hands-on workshop, commercial photographer James Patrick will break down his complete approach to creating sexy, glamorous, high-end beauty portraits. Students will learn how to build simple lighting setups that sculpt the face and body while maintaining the softness and elegance that beauty photography demands.Throughout the workshop, James will demonstrate how to pose and direct female subjects in ways that feel confident, flattering, and professional. You’ll see how small adjustments in lighting, direction, and composition can dramatically elevate the final image.This workshop focuses on clarity and control behind the camera. Rather than relying on complicated gear or gimmicks, James will show how thoughtful lighting and confident direction can transform a portrait into a polished editorial image. This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A directly with James Patrick. What You'll Learn Light women confidently using simple, repeatable beauty lighting setups. Sculpt the face and body while maintaining flattering softness. Pose and direct female subjects with clarity and professionalism. Compose beauty and glamour portraits that feel editorial and polished. Create cohesive portrait looks that feel intentional and magazine-ready. Who It's For Photographers who want to create stronger beauty and glamour portraits. Portrait photographers looking to improve their lighting for female subjects. Creatives interested in editorial-style beauty imagery. Intermediate photographers ready to refine their direction and lighting control. How to Join The class will be delivered via Zoom Webinars. You’ll need access to Zoom through a web browser or the Zoom app in order to participate. To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited. A unique Zoom join link will be sent to the maximum number of participants per class. You’ll receive this link one hour before the class start time. About Your Instructor James Patrick is a commercial photographer and media strategist based in Phoenix, Arizona. Over the course of his career, he has photographed more than 800 magazine covers across the health, fitness, and wellness industries. His work has appeared in major publications including Muscle & Fitness, Men's Fitness, Sports Illustrated, Golf Magazine, and Women's Running. James specializes in creating bold editorial imagery and helping photographers develop both their creative voice and their professional brand.

Modern Brush Lettering Calligraphy with Jade Scarlett

Thu, May 14, 7–9:30pm ET Live Online

The Modern Brush Lettering Essentials seminar introduces beginners to the foundational techniques behind contemporary brush lettering. Modern lettering blends traditional calligraphy principles with a relaxed, expressive style often used in branding, social media, stationery, and creative projects. In this session, participants learn how brush pressure creates contrast and how mastering basic strokes leads to clean, confident letterforms. Through guided demonstrations and structured practice exercises, this seminar covers pen control, stroke consistency, letter formation, spacing, and composition. Participants will learn how to create thick downstrokes and thin upstrokes, combine strokes into lowercase letterforms, and build simple words with rhythm and balance. By the end of the session, attendees will understand the mechanics behind brush lettering and feel confident practicing independently.This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A directly with Jade Scarlett. What You'll Learn Understand what modern brush lettering is and how it is built on pressure contrast. Practice pen control and the core strokes that form every letter. Create thick downstrokes and thin upstrokes with consistent pressure and rhythm. Build lowercase letters by grouping them by structure rather than alphabet order. Connect letters into words with smoother transitions and better spacing. Explore style and flourishing after fundamentals are mastered, while maintaining legibility. Who It's For Beginners with little or no calligraphy experience Creatives interested in hand lettering for personal projects or branding Designers who want to incorporate custom typography into their work Stationery and craft enthusiasts Anyone looking for a relaxing, skill-based creative practice Required Materials Brush pens (small and medium tip recommended, such as water-based brush markers) Smooth practice paper (marker paper or laser printer paper recommended) Pencil and eraser Ruler Printed practice sheets (basic strokes and alphabet guides) Optional: Tombow Fudenosuke or similar firm-tip brush pen for beginners Optional: tracing paper or lightbox How to Join The class will be delivered via Zoom Webinars. You’ll need access to Zoom through a web browser or the Zoom app in order to participate. To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited. A unique Zoom join link will be sent to registered subscribers prior to the class date. About the Instructor Jade Scarlett is a watercolor artist, modern calligrapher, educator, and confessed craftaholic. It is her deepest belief that people can be happier and more fulfilled when expressing themselves creatively, and she's intensely passionate about teaching and making art accessible to all. Her desire is to uplift and encourage everyone to live their best creative lives. Her motto in life is “Make art, feel happy!"

Getting Creative with Rear Curtain Sync with Mark Wallace

Fri, May 15, 7–9:30pm ET Live Online

Getting Creative with Rear Curtain Sync is a practical class taught by professional photographer Mark Wallace that shows you how to combine motion blur with frozen action using flash and a slow shutter speed. You’ll learn how rear curtain sync creates a double-exposure effect that captures both movement and sharp detail in a single frame. Mark demonstrates how this technique can be used to create more engaging event and wedding photos, especially in dark environments where ambient light and flash work together. He also expands on the technique in the studio, showing how small adjustments to shutter speed, flash, and exposure can produce striking creative effects. This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A directly with Mark Wallace. What You'll Learn Combine motion blur with frozen action in a single image. Control motion blur using your camera’s shutter speed. Balance ambient light exposure and flash exposure in the same frame. Use rear curtain sync to create more dynamic event and environmental photos. Create interesting photographic effects in dark locations and studio setups. Who It's For Photographers who have some experience with flash photography. Event and wedding photographers who work with flash and ambient light. Studio photographers who want to add a new dimension to their work. Anyone working with an on-camera flash in dark locations. How to Join The class will be delivered via Zoom Webinars. You’ll need access to Zoom through a web browser or the Zoom app in order to participate. To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited. A unique Zoom join link will be sent to the maximum number of participants per class. You’ll receive this link one hour before the class start time. About the Instructor Mark Wallace is a photographer based in the United States. Best known for his web-based video series Digital Photography One on One and Exploring Photography sponsored by Adorama. Millions of people have watched Mark’s videos on YouTube, and the numbers continue to grow. Mark has a strong social media following on Facebook and Twitter, where he spends time interacting with viewers and workshop attendees. In 2014, Mark left the United States to embark on a 2 year world wide adventure. He visited 28 countries and captured thousands of unique photographs across the globe. In 2016, Mark decided to give up planes, trains, and automobiles and is now exploring the world on his motorcycle.

Meaning, Not Megapixels: The Why of Photography with Chris Weston

Tue, May 19, 4–5:30pm ET Live Online

Meaning, Not Megapixels: The Why of Photography with Chris Weston is a reflective class that explores the deeper reasons behind photography, using the Hand, Eye, Heart framework as a way of working. In this session, you’ll consider what separates a photograph that stays with you from one that doesn’t, and how paying closer attention to your subject, your instincts, and your intentions can change the images you make. The class moves through the three elements of the framework: Hand (craft, repetition, physical skill), Eye (perception, composition, timing), and Heart (intent, emotion, meaning). Rather than treating these as stages to pass through, the session explores how they exist in constant conversation and what happens when one dominates at the expense of the others. By the end of the class, you’ll have a clearer sense of what it means to photograph with intention and how to bring more care and connection to your practice. This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A directly with Chris Weston. What You'll Learn Why photography is about attention and intention, not equipment. How to understand and apply the Hand, Eye, Heart framework to your own work. How imbalances between the three elements show up and what to do about them. Why intention changes a photograph, and how viewers feel it without being told. How to slow down, listen visually, and photograph with care rather than habit. Who It's For Photographers at any level who feel their images are technically fine but somehow empty. Anyone who has been shooting for likes and wants to reconnect with why they started. Creatives curious about the philosophy and ethics behind the practice. Lightroom and Adobe users who want to think more deeply about what they’re making, not just how. Anyone ready to treat photography as a practice of attention rather than a pursuit of gear. How to Join The class will be delivered via Zoom Webinars. You’ll need access to Zoom through a web browser or the Zoom app in order to participate. To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited. A unique Zoom join link will be sent to the maximum number of participants per class. You’ll receive this link one hour before the class start time. About the Instructor Chris Weston became a professional wildlife photographer in 2001, changing his career to follow instead his passion for what he describes as “the extraordinary behaviour of animals.” He has written over 20 books on photography, and his commercial credits include the BBC, ITV, The Times, The Sunday Times, Daily Telegraph, Independent, and Guardian newspapers; and Outdoor Photography, Practical Photography, Amateur Photographer, N-Photo, and Digital Photography magazines. He is an ambassador for Fujifilm and is a renowned speaker and teacher, leading multiple safaris, workshops, and seminars around the world. He is currently represented by The Marylebone Gallery in London, and his fine art prints are collected by international private clients. In 2018, he won the ArtHaus Gallery and Manhattan Arts International awards. His contemporary approach to photography led Amateur Photographer to describe him as “one of the most dynamic wildlife photographers working today.” A committed advocate for the environment, Chris was listed in Outdoor Photography as “One of the world’s 40 most-influential wildlife photographers.”

Watercolor Lettering and Loose Florals with Jade Scarlett

Thu, May 21, 7–9:30pm ET Live Online

The Watercolor Lettering and Loose Florals seminar blends expressive brush lettering with soft, organic floral painting. This session focuses on creating fluid, imperfect compositions where painted letterforms and loose botanical elements work together harmoniously. Rather than aiming for rigid precision, participants learn to embrace movement, transparency, and layering to create modern, airy designs suitable for cards, prints, and decorative artwork. Through guided demonstrations, this seminar covers watercolor lettering techniques, simple floral brushstrokes, and composition strategies for combining text and illustration. Participants will practice controlling water and pigment for clean letterforms, painting intuitive floral shapes, and building balanced layouts with contrast and negative space. By the end of the session, attendees will complete a cohesive piece that integrates lettering and loose florals with confidence. This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A directly with Jade Scarlett. What You'll Learn Balance structure with looseness by combining lettering and florals. Create thick and thin watercolor letterforms using controlled water and pigment. Build simple floral shapes using brush pressure and wet-on-wet blending. Layer once dry to add depth without overworking the piece. Use a limited palette (2–4 colors) to create cohesion. Balance florals around lettering using contrast and negative space. Add finishing details and deepen shadows through glazing. Recognize when to stop to preserve softness and movement. Who It's For Students with basic watercolor or lettering experience Creatives interested in handmade cards, prints, or decorative artwork Brush lettering artists looking to incorporate painted elements Watercolor hobbyists wanting to add text to their compositions Anyone drawn to soft, modern botanical design styles Required MaterialsWatercolor paints (basic primary set or floral-friendly palette with pinks, greens, blues)Round brushes (sizes 2, 6, and 8 recommended)140 lb cold press watercolor paperWaterproof black fineliner (optional for outlining)Pencil and kneaded eraserTwo water containersPaper towels or cotton clothPalette for mixingOptional: white gel pen for highlights How to Join The class will be delivered via Zoom Webinars. You’ll need access to Zoom through a web browser or the Zoom app in order to participate. To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited. A unique Zoom join link will be sent to registered subscribers prior to the class date. About the Instructor Jade Scarlett is a watercolor artist, modern calligrapher, educator, and confessed craftaholic. It is her deepest belief that people can be happier and more fulfilled when expressing themselves creatively, and she's intensely passionate about teaching and making art accessible to all. Her desire is to uplift and encourage everyone to live their best creative lives. Her motto in life is “Make art, feel happy!"

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Broadcast on January 19, 2021

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Broadcast on January 11, 2021

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Broadcast on December 14, 2020

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Broadcast on May 21, 2020

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Broadcast on April 16, 2020

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Dominate Local Search with Google My Business

Broadcast on April 14, 2020

When it comes to finding a local business that you can trust, more and more of us use the information and reviews we find in the local search listings of Google. In order for your business to be listed, you must have a Google My Business account for each of your locations. In this Webinar, presented by SEO Expert Steve Scott, you’ll discover all the tips and techniques you'll need to know to create a top-ranking Google My Business listing and what strategies you’ll need to do, on a regular basis, to keep your business listing at the top of Google Search. Instructor Bio Steve Scott has been studying the art and science of Search Engine Optimization and Digital Marketing since 1997. He is the founder and owner of both the Tampa and New York SEO Training Academy which provides SEO Training, Consulting and Digital Marketing Services to company's around the globe. Steve also serves as Vice President of the Search Engine Academy, a global network of SEO educators that teach live in-person workshops around the world.  As chairman of the Academy's Education Committee, Steve helps determine what will be taught and creates the material used by the Academy's network of trainers.  He is currently celebrating his 14th year teaching Search Engine Optimization Workshops and truly loves helping students make sense of SEO. In addition to training, Steve's Digital Marketing company continues to help business owners worldwide create a powerful online presence for their brands by offering them Search Engine Optimization, Website Design & Development, Pay-Per-Click, Local Search and Social Media services and more.

Get Started in Data Science

Broadcast on April 13, 2020

Learn about the hype behind Python and data science! In this free webinar, you’ll start off by learning about why Python is emerging as the language of data. See the advantages that Python offers, with its human-friendly design and its vibrant open source community. This seminar will break down the topic of data science for you. Learn what data science is, the process of doing data science, and the different skills that a data scientist needs. Finally, you’ll see these skills applied to a real-world dataset. This is the perfect way for you to learn about data science before diving into one of our hands-on Data Science classes or our Data Science Certificate program (available in-person in NYC or live online).

Intro to Email Marketing

Broadcast on April 9, 2020

Email marketing is one of the most cost-effective ways to close more sales and increase revenue. Email is more important than ever, to the communication efforts of all businesses and nonprofits (and to the customer, donor, client or supporter of those organizations). This seminar will reveal some simple but effective best practices and considerations for the small business or nonprofit seeking to use email to increases their sales and revenue. Instructor Bio: Nicole McCullum is the founder of Captivate Designs, a website design and SEO company servicing clients globally.  She specializes in helping small businesses and entrepreneurs generate more leads, attract more clients, and grow their business online through Captivating Website Design, Do it for You SEO services and Do it Yourself SEO training. Nicole’s tips & strategies have been published on Forbes, Inc.com, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Smart Hustle Magazine, Black Enterprise and more. You can follow her on Twitter @nicolemccullum

Where to Focus Your SEO Efforts in 2020

Broadcast on April 8, 2020

Let's face it ...SEO is a lot of work! There are just so many things to know and do.  Doing things the wrong way gets you nowhere fast and wastes tons of money. But, if you do the things Google wants you to do, success will follow! Come join Certified SEO Instructor Steve Scott for this informative Seminar where he'll go through the 14 areas you should be thinking about to succeed online in 2020. Instructor Bio Steve Scott has been studying the art and science of Search Engine Optimization and Digital Marketing since 1997. He is the founder and owner of both the Tampa and New York SEO Training Academy which provides SEO Training, Consulting and Digital Marketing Services to company's around the globe. Steve also serves as Vice President of the Search Engine Academy, a global network of SEO educators that teach live in-person workshops around the world.  As chairman of the Academy's Education Committee, Steve helps determine what will be taught and creates the material used by the Academy's network of trainers.  He is currently celebrating his 14th year teaching Search Engine Optimization Workshops and truly loves helping students make sense of SEO. In addition to training, Steve's Digital Marketing company continues to help business owners worldwide create a powerful online presence for their brands by offering them Search Engine Optimization, Website Design & Development, Pay-Per-Click, Local Search and Social Media services and more.

Website Fundamentals & Conversion Optimization

Broadcast on April 7, 2020

Your website is one of the first interactions that prospective customers have with your business. It has the power to influence your site visitors and get them to take action. In this presentation, you will learn the best practices needed to set your website up for success. Convert more leads and drive your business forward. To learn more beyond the seminar, see our Digital Marketing courses.  Instructor Bio Nicole McCullum is the founder of Captivate Designs, a website design and SEO company servicing clients globally.  She specializes in helping small businesses and entrepreneurs generate more leads, attract more clients, and grow their business online through Captivating Website Design, Do it for You SEO services and Do it Yourself SEO training. Nicole’s tips & strategies have been published on Forbes, Inc.com, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Smart Hustle Magazine, Black Enterprise and more. You can follow her on Twitter @nicolemccullum

Stock Market Investing Fundamentals

Broadcast on April 3, 2020

In this seminar, we'll get an intro to the basics of stock marketing investing. Learn what stocks are, how they are priced, different investing strategies, and more in this seminar. Gain an understanding of what moves stock prices and how stocks are valued by investors. Learn the fundamental principles that underlie the markets. This is an abridged free version of our more comprehensive Stock Market Investing course.

Photoshop vs. Lightroom Classic

Broadcast on November 3, 2017

Photoshop is well known for editing photos. Lightroom was created for photographers who need to catalog and edit large batches of images. When should you use Photoshop or Lightroom? We’ll show you their strengths and weaknesses, so you’ll know when to use each app. If you don't know Lightroom (maybe you haven’t even heard of it) you should come to this seminar to see when it could be useful. This free class is a great way to get familiar with both apps, before diving into a more comprehensive class including Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp or Lightroom Classic CC.

Photoshop Tutorial: Digital Darkroom Techniques

Broadcast on October 6, 2017

Photoshop can transform any photograph into something beautiful if the right tools are used (on the right you can see the before/after). In this seminar we’ll cover the following tools and techniques: Adjustment Layers, Layer Masks, Histogram, Curves, Levels, Hue/Saturation, Color Balance History Panel, Blurring & Sharpening, Filters Correcting color casts and re-interpreting color Advanced selection techniques Adjusting lighting and shadows Adding three dimensionality (receding elements and making things “pop” with tone, color, & selective focus) Maintaining editibility throughout the retouching process Along the way, we’ll share some great Photoshop keyboard shortcuts. Everyone that attends will receive step by step instructions so you can practice the techniques shown. This seminar is designed for people with a solid working knowledge of Photoshop. It is NOT for beginners.

Web Animation Techniques

Broadcast on October 4, 2017

Hot hot hot. With the death of Flash, animation disappeared from most websites. But animation is coming back to the web in a big way, and the trend is to make things move. Web pages are breathing and moving with verve. Banner ads with animation, whether subtle or elaborate, stand out and get more response. Emails with animation get higher click-thru.  How do we animate in this day and age of HTML5? Should we use animated GIFs, CSS, or JavaScript? How do we create the animations? What are the current tools designers and animators are using? We’ll build a few animations in this free class and even provide instructions on how to create a sharp animated GIF using After Effects and Photoshop. Join us! This seminar is the perfect way to get started learning web animation tecniques before diving into a hands-on class, including After Effects, Photoshop Animated GIFs, or complete the full Web Animation Certificate.

Creative Effects with Illustrator

Broadcast on June 2, 2017

Adobe Illustrator has some powerful features for creating and enhancing graphics. In this seminar we’ll create a poster by compositing artwork drawn in Illustrator with various effects and photos into a unified color scheme. Numerous techniques and tips will be covered in this free class. Continue learning more in our Illustrator classes or books.

Designing for Mobile

Broadcast on May 5, 2017

It’s no secret that mobile devices have changed the computing landscape. An increasing number of people are browsing websites on smartphones and tablets, so they need to be mobile-optimized. People are also using native apps specifically designed for smartphones and tablets. With these new devices come new design challenges that we’ll discuss in this seminar. Join us for a free 2-hour seminar so you can become a better designer. Here are some topics we’ll talk about: How Mobile is Affecting Logo Design Navigation Small screens can be challenging. We’ll talk about and show examples of various styles of mobile navigation. Pros and cons of different types of mobile navigation. User experience and content flow. Considering what your users need, so they have a great experience. Responsive Web Design A responsive website adapts itself across different size screens (mobile, tablet, desktop, etc.). Unlike separate mobile and desktop sites, a responsive website uses a single codebase that adapts to any size screen. Mobile First: Improve your designs by focusing on mobile devices first, instead of treating them as an afterthought once you’ve designed the desktop site. Designing flexible content that can work across devices. Emails Emails can be responsive too! How much can you do? What do you need to keep in mind? How Do I Create My Graphics/Designs? What resolution & size should you work at? How to design for hi-res displays (Retina or HiDPI). Minimum button sizes that are ideal for tappable items. Previewing your designs live on devices while you work! Font considerations. How mobile fonts affect overall identity and print designs! Guidelines for App Icons Common icon sizes for iOS & Android Templates for automating icon creation

Secrets to Designing Hi‑Res Web Graphics: Exploring Modern Workflows

Broadcast on March 31, 2017

If you design web graphics, this free class will be invaluable for reasons you may not even realize until you attend. You’ll learn industry-leading tips and tricks many designers are not even aware of! For today’s modern web, designers must create graphics for low and hi‑resolution (1x and 2x) screens. That creates complex issues we want to clarify for you. We’ll show you the best ways to create these graphics quickly and efficiently in the top design apps: Photoshop, Illustrator, and Sketch.

Designing Responsive Email

Broadcast on March 3, 2017

Design is the critical component of a successful email campaign, but email design has its own unique set of challenges that many designers aren’t even aware of. Audiences are reading and interacting with email on many different devices with varying screen sizes. How do you design a compelling message for so many varied experiences? What are the responsive coding issues that you’ll face? This seminar will help clarify the design process for you. We will look at how design impacts an email campaign’s success rates, design limitations, and methods for turning these limitations into strengths. You will come away with an understanding of the best practices for designing email that looks great on both desktop and mobile. This 2-hour free class is the perfect way to get started learning responsive HTML email design before diving into a hands-on HTML Email class.

Modern Web & Mobile Design Techniques

Broadcast on January 13, 2017

The techniques and tools used in today’s web design continue to evolve. There are new design apps like Sketch, and existing design apps like Photoshop have changed dramatically in ways that many designers have not kept up with.  Whether you’re new to web design, transitioning from print to web design, or have been designing websites but want to update your skills, join us for this informative free class. This class is the perfect way to get an overview of the current trends in web and mobile design, before diving into a hands-on class such as Photoshop for Web Design & UI, Sketch in a Day, or Adobe XD in a Day.

Intro to JavaScript

Broadcast on November 4, 2016

JavaScript is an essential skill for any web developer. It’s commonly used to add interactivity to webpages, such as animation, parallax, slideshows, form validation, and much more. Initially it was run in a web browser (client-side), but having grown in popularity you can now run it server-side (using Node.js, Express, and MongoDB) to create full-stack web applications. In this webinar you’ll get an overview of the various ways to use JavaScript and the various libraries you can use. Get an overview of JavaScript fundamentals in this free webinar, before diving into our JavaScript Certificate, Software Engineering Certificate, Web Design Certificate, or any of our coding classes.

Photoshop Illustration Techniques

Broadcast on September 9, 2016

In this seminar you’ll learn about a more “illustrative” use of Photoshop to design a graphic. You’ll combine photos with digital art and effects created from scratch in Photoshop. A variety of tools and techniques will be used. Even though you’ll be learning how to create one specific graphic, these techniques are universal and can be used in many situations. This free class will cover numerous topics while creating the illustration shown below. We’ll also make step by step instructions for completing the exercise available to everyone who attends. This seminar is designed for people with some working-knowledge of Photoshop. It is not for total beginners.

Creative Compositing with Photoshop

Broadcast on August 4, 2016

The object is to create a dynamic title slide for an on-screen presentation by compositing several photographs, text, and illustrative elements together into a unified color scheme. We’ll make step by step instructions for completing the exercise available to everyone who attends. This free class is for people with a working-knowledge of Photoshop. It is NOT for total beginners. If you are a beginner you can check out our Photoshop in a Day or Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp classes, or continue learning in Photoshop CC Advanced Retouching.

Photoshop Old Photo Restoration

Broadcast on July 8, 2016

In this seminar we’ll demonstrate how to restore an old photo. You’ll learn how to remove marks and scratches, how to adjust contrast and color, use layers to work non-destructively and much more. This free Photoshop class will teach you many retouching tips and tricks. Or continue learning in on of our many Photoshop Classes or through our step-by-step Photoshop Books.

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