Photoshop Elements Course

Q: What’s the Difference Between Photoshop and Photoshop Elements

The main difference between Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements lies in the amount of tools available and who the softwares are designed for. Photoshop is a professional-grade tool designed for pro graphic designers, photographers, and digital artists who need a broad range of features. It offers powerful editing capabilities making it ideal for those who need precise control over every aspect of their images. On the other hand, Photoshop Elements is designed with beginners and casual users in mind. It offers a more simplified and user-friendly experience, focusing on ease of use with guided edits and automated tools. Elements provides all the essential tools for basic photo editing, including one-click fixes and simple layer functionality. It’s a great option for those who want to quickly and easily enhance their photos without the complexity of Photoshop.

Q: Is Photoshop Elements for Beginners?

Yes, Photoshop Elements is specifically designed for beginners . It offers a simplified interface and intuitive tools that make photo editing accessible to users with little to no experience. The software provides features like one-click fixes and automatic enhancements , which allow beginner photographers to easily improve their photos without needing advanced technical skills.

Where your imagination meets reality and photo editing becomes unlimited with our beginner-friendly Adobe Photoshop Elements course.

14 MODULES

BEGINNER FRIENDLY

3.5 HOURS

BONUS APP LESSONS

14 MODULES

3.5 HOURS

A Photoshop Course with the Element of Suprise

Start your exploration into the world of photo editing with our exciting online course for Adobe Photoshop Elements.

Discover never-seen creative tools and lessons to enhance your photography in an all-in-one photo editing software perfect for beginners.

A Photoshop Course with the Element of Suprise

Start your exploration into the world of photo editing with our exciting online course for Adobe Photoshop Elements.

Packed with creative tools and lessons to enhance your photography in an all-in-one photo editing software perfect for beginners.

How will this course
improve your photo editing?

Elements v Photoshop?

This is not Photoshop – in fact, it’s even easier to learn when we just show you the ‘essential Elements’!

Adobe Elements is the lighter and more beginner-friendly, version of Photoshop. It’s simplified for a creative and exciting experience.

We’ve made it easy to follow through our 14 step-by-step classes showing you how everything works.

You won’t need prior experience to get started, just a passion to learn (and the Adobe Photoshop Elements software of course! Download it here.)

Elements v Photoshop?

This is not Photoshop – in fact, it’s even easier to learn when we just show you the ‘essential Elements’!

Adobe Elements is the lighter and more beginner-friendly, version of Photoshop. It’s simplified for a creative and exciting experience.

We’ve made it easy to follow through our 14 step-by-step classes showing you how everything works.

You won’t need prior experience to get started, just a passion to learn (and the Adobe Photoshop Elements software of course! Download it here.)

CPD Approved Course

This iPhotography course is fully backed and certified from our training verification service CPD.

You can rest assured that you’re getting the best online training which is held to the highest standards from an independent service.

All iPhotography courses come with a free downloadable CPD verified certificate. Selected courses allow you to upgrade to a premium hard copy delivered to your door with free worldwide P&P.

CPD Approved Course

This iPhotography course is fully backed and certified from our training verification service CPD.

You can rest assured that you’re getting the best online training which is held to the highest standards from an independent service.

All iPhotography courses come with a free downloadable CPD verified certificate. Selected courses allow you to upgrade to a premium hard copy delivered to your door with free worldwide P&P.

Lesson Contents

Click the tabs below to discover what’s inside each lesson of your Adobe Photoshop Elements course.

Module 1: Introduction to Elements

Meet your course instructor, Stephen, and get to know what you'll learn through this fun, simple and creative photo editing course.

Learn the differences between the Organizer and Photo Editor and how to open them.

Tools covered:

Tips Carousel
Search Bar
Locating the Organizer
Locating the Photo Editor

Module 2: Organizer Workshop

You'll be a more efficent photographer when all your photos are in the right place and easy to find. We'll help you do that with a class dedicated to using the Adobe Elements Organizer.

The Organizer is your custom-designed photo archive where you can filter, sort, sift and tag your shots so you'll never lose a picture again.

It's worth mastering the Organizer module to save yourself time in the future when editing photos.

Tools covered:

Organizer Interface
Importing Photos
Creating a New Catalog
Importing Folders
Managing Albums
Creating Keyword Tags
Creating New Tag Categories
Assigning and Managing Tags and Ratings
Find photos faster with Smart Tags

Module 3: Photo Editor Workspace

We'll spent all our time in the photo editor - that's what you're here for after all, but let's take it gradually.

Our first lesson of the photo editor covers the workspace, where to find everything and a simple explanation of how Photoshop Elements is designed to be used by you.

Tools covered:

Top Menu Bar
Quick / Guided / Advanced Modules
Bottom Feature Bar
How to Open Images/Import from the Organizer
How to Zoom
Photo Bin
Before / After Views

Module 4: The Vertical Toolbar

All your major selection, cropping, text, alignment and colour tools are stacked neatly in the vertical toolbar.

The toolbar will be your go-to accessory for fixing things in your photo and repairing common issues in pictures.

Tools covered:

Hand Tool
Quick Selection Tool
Eye Tool
Whiten Teeth
Straighten Tool
Horizontal Type Text
Spot Healing
How to Crop
Moving Images on a Canvas

Module 5: Basic Adjustments

Photoshop Elements is packed with one-click fixes for your photo.

This lesson covering basic adjustments will show you how to get your photo ready for show in just a few seconds.

Make quick changes to brightness, colours, sharpness and contrast by simply selecting a picture-preview of each effect. Effortless!

Tools covered:

Smart Fix
Exposure
Lighting
Color
Balance
Sharpen

Module 6: Background Removal & Subject Selection

Let's push the envelope and discover how to replace the backgrounds of your photos or completly transform its colours.

By learning to isolate and edit parts of your photo, and not all of it, you'll start to become a smarter and faster photographer with Photoshop Elements.

Tools covered:

Selecting Backgrounds
Removing Background
Switching Color to a B&W Background
How to Blur a Background
Changing to White Backgrounds
How to Select a Subject
Selecting the Sky
Converting Subjects to B&W
Pop Subjects
Adding Sticker Subject

Module 7: Special Effects

Now's the time to start dreaming of what your images could look like, and not limit yourself to what they currently look like.

Using Adobe Photoshop Elements' Special Effects tools your imagination can run wild with inspiration from grand-master paintings and other art styles that you can apply, in one-click, on to your photos.

A huge choice of styles to play with the fun will never stop!

Tools covered:

Quick Actions
Smart Fix
Colour Correction
Dehaze
Red Eye Removal
JPEG Artifacts Removal
Add Blue Sky
Smooth Skin
Colourise
Lens Flare
Vignette
Stained Glass
Duotone
B&W Effects
Woodblock Effects
Ocean Sunset Effects
Overlaying Textures
Adding Photo Frames

Module 8: Collages, Prints, Cards & Calendars

Don't keep your photos hidden - show the world what you've created!

And there's no better way to show off your new edits than by putting them in print.

Learn how to create a photo book, a beautiful and elegant calendar for the family home showcasing your photography or something larger for the walls prehaps with an incredible photo print?

Tools covered:

Making a Photo Slideshow
Photo Collages
Photo Reels
Quote Graphics
Photo Prints
Making Photo Books
Greeting Cards
How to Design a Photo Calendar

Module 9: Layers

Removing backgrounds is a skill that will set you up for completly transforming your shots - once you know how to replace it!

We'll share with you how to bring in new backgrounds using layers.

Toying with layers in Adobe Elements can give your photo a new sky or something else unique. Learn to see past what's infront of you and start to believe the EVERYTHING is possible!

Tools covered:

How to Unlock Background Layers
How to Move Layer Orders
How to use Blending Modes
Changing Opacity

Module 10: Filter Gallery

Adobe Elements has a hidden treasure chest of filters that will take your photos into another world.

Make your shots look like drawings and illustrations for unique finishes that will impress your friends and family.

This is perfect for the complete artist inside of you whose always loved the idea of drawing but never got the hang of it - now you can, in just a few clicks.

Tools covered:

Artistic Filters
Gaussian Blurs
Crosshatching
Charcoal Styles

Module 11: Advanced Editing

We've got so much cover in this lesson that it's broken into three parts;

Masking & Enhancements
Brushes, Gradients & Colour
Styles & Graphics

Across all of these mini-lessons you'll gradually pick up more creative skills that will continue to give your photo editing the best treatment.

From adding unique graphics, 3D effects right through to masking parts of your shots for advanced editing ideas.

With every minute of this class you're closer to creating artwork just like a professional photographer.

Tools covered:

Masking & Brushes
Special Enhancements
Drawing Effects
Modify & Colour
Filters & Styles
Applying Graphics

Module 12: Camera RAW

If you want the best quality photo every time you click the camera then shooting in RAW format is always recommended.

Up until now, all our editing has been using JPG files but in this special class we'll show you how to first enhance your RAW files.

These adjustments will perfectly set up your photo project for other tweaks might want to make elsewhere in Photoshop Elements.

Most digital cameras can capture images in a RAW format, even camera phones, so there's no reason you can't learn something amazing from this class too.

Tools covered:

Exposure
Contrast
Highlights
Shadows
Colour Temperature
Tinting
Sharpness
Texture
Clarity
Dehaze

Module 13: Exporting and Sharing

By this lesson we've covered EVERYTHING that Adobe Elements has waiting for you - its time to start sharing your photos with the world online.

We'll give you a quick and easy demonstration for posting your photos to your favourite social media platforms as well as saving to your local hard drives.

Discover the best export settings to ensure you've got the highest quality shot possible!

Tools covered:

How to Resize a Image
Saving for Web
Photo Sharing to Facebook
Photo Sharing to Flickr
What are the Best Sharing Settings?
How to Process Multiple Files

Module 14: Photoshop Express & Elements App

We understand that not everyone edits their photo on a PC, Mac or laptop. That's why we've included a lesson for you mobile photographers.

Get a look at the exciting Adobe Photoshop Express tablet app and even the Photoshop Elements app, which has some of your favourite features from the desktop software all waiting on your phone.

Tools covered:

Adobe Photoshop Express Tablet app (android)
Adobe Photoshop Express phone app (android)
Adobe Elements beta app phone (android)

MEET YOUR iPHOTOGRAPHY COURSE INSTRUCTOR

Stephen Walton

Adobe Photoshop Elements Course Instructor

“I know Photoshop inside out, I’ve been using it every day for 20 years. But initially, I found it complicated to find things, so when Elements was released I KNEW PHOTOGRAPHERS WOULD LOVE THIS.

Adobe Photoshop Elements has been around for years but I really think they’ve nailed the software now.

It’s got all the best tech taken from Photoshop but with the look and ease of use of an app.

So many tools are just one click and wow you’re done. It’s fast, simple and works on desktop computers and mobile devices.

I’ve covered everything you’ll need to know in this course which you can finish in one afternoon! I hope you enjoy it!”

Extra Membership Benefits

Download Library

Packed with PDF sheets, lighting diagrams, ebooks and posing guides our download library has lots of resources.

Photo Contests

Take part in our regular weekend challenges and test your photography and editing on a different theme every week.

FEEDBACK GALLERY

Get access to our private feedback gallery. Upload your photos and get ratings from course students and tutors.

media library

Separate to your courses videos our media library has hundreds of other training tutorials waiting for you.

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

We offer a full 30-Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are at all unhappy with the iPhotography Photoshop Elements Course, for any reason, just let us know and we’ll issue a full refund.

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To give your photography the best treatment, you need the best training to reach your goals.

If you aspire to edit beautiful photographs with a creative flair that you can be proud of, hit the button below today and join our community of passionate photographers!

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14 Module Photoshop Elements Course
PDF Certificate of Graduation
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is This Photoshop Elements Course for Me?

Yes it is! It definitely is, because Adobe Elements is design for anyone, from total beginner upwards, to discover.

And that’s our approach to training too – we assume you have no prior knowledge of Elements and we’ll take it from the beginning and walk through all the features, tools, buttons and sliders in a fun, educational and inspiring manner.

As long as you have the Adobe Elements software you’ll be good to go. Download it here.

What’s the Difference Between Photoshop and Photoshop Elements

The main difference between Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements lies in the amount of tools available and who the softwares are designed for.

Photoshop is a professional-grade tool designed for pro graphic designers, photographers, and digital artists who need a broad range of features. It offers powerful editing capabilities making it ideal for those who need precise control over every aspect of their images.

On the other hand, Photoshop Elements is designed with beginners and casual users in mind.

It offers a more simplified and user-friendly experience, focusing on ease of use with guided edits and automated tools.

Elements provides all the essential tools for basic photo editing, including one-click fixes and simple layer functionality.

It’s a great option for those who want to quickly and easily enhance their photos without the complexity of Photoshop.

Is Photoshop Elements Free?

Unfortunately, like this course, Photoshop Elements isn’t free.

But on the other hand, unlike its bigger brother Photoshop, its available with a one-time purchase.

Once you’ve paid, that’s it, there’s no recurring fees, and you’re not tied into a subscription plan. That means you’ve got it for life (just like this course)!

You can download Adobe Photoshop Elements here.

Is it Worth Getting Photoshop Elements?

Let’s face it, we wouldn’t waste our own time creating a course focused on software that isn’t upto scratch!

We spend a lot of time researching products and tools that can help your photography improve so we wouldn’t reccomend anything that isn’t suitable.

While you’ll need the software to follow along to this course, that isn’t the only reason it’s worth getting Photoshop Elements.

It is designed specifically with ease of use in mind, offering a user-friendly interface and a range of guided edits that walk you through common tasks like enhancing colours, removing unwanted objects, or adding effects.

This makes it an ideal choice for photographers who want to improve their photos without needing to learn complex software.

It includes one-click fixes and automated tools that allow you to make quick improvements to your photos, such as adjusting lighting, contrast, and sharpness.

Is Photoshop Elements for Beginners?

Yes, Photoshop Elements is specifically designed for beginners.

It offers a simplified interface and intuitive tools that make photo editing accessible to users with little to no experience.

The software provides features like one-click fixes and automatic enhancements, which allow beginner photographers to easily improve their photos without needing advanced technical skills.

Do I Have to Buy Photoshop Elements Every Year?

No, you do not have to buy Photoshop Elements every year.

It is sold as a one-time purchase, meaning once you buy it, you own that version of the software indefinitely without needing to pay any recurring fees or subscriptions.

However, Adobe releases new versions of Photoshop Elements annually with updates and new features.

If you want to access the latest features, you can choose to purchase the new version, but it is not mandatory to upgrade every year.

Even if a new version is released, you can continue to use the version you originally bought for as long as it meets your needs.

This iPhotography course is produced using Adobe Photoshop 2024 for compatability reference.

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If you’ve ever taken an iPhotography course before then you’ll be able to access the course right alongside your other courses, all from one sleek, simple and secure dashboard.

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How will this course improve your photo editing?

Organised Photos

Adjusting Exposures

removing backgrounds

filters & special effects

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Elements v Photoshop?

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CPD Approved Course

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Lesson Contents

MEET YOUR iPHOTOGRAPHY COURSE INSTRUCTOR

Stephen Walton

Adobe Photoshop Elements Course Instructor

Extra Membership Benefits

Download Library

Photo Contests

FEEDBACK GALLERY

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