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Master Affinity Photo from the ground up—even if you’ve never edited before. No confusion. No overwhelm. Just beautifully edited photos you’ll be proud to share.
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We show you exactly how to use Affinity Photo & Affinity by Canva.
Edit like a pro, without needing expensive subscriptions or bloated software.
Step-by-step path so you never wonder “what should I learn next?”
Get expert help and feedback so you’re never stuck, overwhelmed, or on your own.
This course teaches you how to use Affinity Photo to turn your photos into polished, professional-looking images—step by step, without the overwhelm.
Navigate the Affinity Photo interface with confidence, so you stop feeling lost the moment you open the app
Use layers, masks, and adjustments to improve exposure, colour, and detail—without damaging your original image
We’ll show you how to use tabs, groups and layers to your advantage. You’ll find out what masking means, using adjustment layers and non-destructive editing.
Fix common issues like dull skies, blemishes, and overexposed highlights using non-destructive editing techniques
Add subtle creativity with filters and brushes, so your images look enhanced—not over-edited. Export your photos the right way for print, web, or social media without losing quality or detail
Enjoy 3 ‘Edit with Me’ tutorials you can edit alongside your course instructor with step-by-step details of how to transform a RAW file into a beautiful landscape.
You’ll be able to download the same landscape, portrait & wildlife RAW files as your course instructor has to complete the tutorial yourself!
Affinity Photo 2.5
Stephen has nearly 20 years of photo editing experience and has taught thousands of photographers how to confidently enhance their images without the tech overwhelm.
He fell in love with Affinity Photo for its speed, power, and simplicity—and now he’s here to help you master it too.
Inside this course, Stephen walks you through every essential tool, slider, and shortcut step by step—so you can skip the confusing learning curve and start editing with confidence.
When you complete this course, you’ll receive a CPD-accredited certificate—a real, recognised qualification that proves you’ve taken the time to invest in your creativity. It’s not just a nice bonus. It’s something you can share, print, frame, or use to mark your progress.
Even though this is an online course, it’s structured, high-quality training backed by over a decade of experience and trusted by thousands of students around the world. This is photography education that respects your time—and your potential.
Edit with confidence—without damaging your original photo. You’ll learn how to use layers to stack, isolate, and tweak edits safely—so you can experiment without fear of ruining your image.
Make precise, targeted changes to any part of your photo. Discover how to control contrast, colour, and exposure exactly where you want using adjustment layers and powerful masking tools.
Fix blemishes, distractions, and imperfections in seconds. You’ll learn how to clean up skin, remove objects, and retouch your images subtly for a polished, natural result.
This course isn’t just about Affinity Photo but also the latest version of Affinity by Canva. With dedicated lessons to getting started in this free photo editing software, you’ll get the complete training no matter which version you use.
When you join iPhotography, you’re not learning alone. You’re becoming part of a global community of hobbyist photographers who are learning, sharing, and growing together.
A supportive feedback gallery to share your photos and get guidance. Tutor-led support to help you when you’re stuck or unsure.
Take part in our regular photography competitions with other community members. A friendly, welcoming space—no egos, no pressure, just progress.
Unlock our community vault packed with new photography tutorial videos and cheat sheets separate to your course.
Upgrade to our monthly PLUS club and unlock the SkillTrack™ course, 200+ extra tutorials, photo critique videos, prize contests & more.
Start your iPhotography course now and unlock extra features when you become a member.
Yes! This course has been specifically designed for total beginners. We’ll only share with you the right tools, tricks and skills that you need to get started.
We’ve made learning the basics of Affinity Photo for Desktop easy and enjoyable for beginners by creating this engaging and immersive online learning experience.
Even if you’re an absolute beginner to photo editing, by the end of this course we’re confident that you’ll be nothing short of astonished by the rapid improvements in your shots.
This Affinity Photo course teaches you the navigational stuff you need to know as a beginner, so that you can create better edits, without being overwhelmed by all the settings.
In the first few lessons, you’ll learn all about Affinity’s interface and layout (and what you don’t).
Later on we’ll show you how to use these tools to create powerful edits, striking effects and even advanced techniques.
This Affinity Photo course was originally recorded in Affinity Photo v1.0.
But as the software is upgraded extra modules have been added to cover the changes and additions to Affinity.
Currently the course covers upto version 2.5 and also Affinity by Canva launched in 2025.
This course will still be suitable for owners of Affinity Photo 1.0 and later.
Not at all. This course is designed for complete beginners. We guide you step by step, from opening the software to confidently editing your own photos.
Yes—and that’s a good thing. Affinity offers many of the same powerful editing tools but with a simpler interface and no monthly fees. This course shows you how to use them clearly and effectively.
Absolutely. This course was made for people who want to improve their photos but feel overwhelmed by editing tools. No jargon, no pressure—just practical guidance that works.
Yes! Once you finish all the lessons, you’ll receive a CPD-accredited certificate you can download, print, and share.
Yes. This course covers Affinity Photo for desktop, and it works seamlessly on both Mac and Windows operating systems.
Yes. Our tutors are here to help answer questions, give feedback, and support you throughout your learning journey.
Get in touch with our fantastic support team with your course, payment or account questions. Available Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm UK time.
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