Welcome to “The ultimate guide for beginners in photo editing” course on Skylum’s Udemy Channel.

Designed for aspiring photographers and editing enthusiasts, this course is your gateway to the fascinating world of photo editing. Whether you're a complete novice or have some basic knowledge, this course will equip you with the essential skills to transform your photo into stunning works of art.

Throughout the course, you will gain a comprehensive theoretical background on editing, learning about its different stages, exploring the main existing software and applications, and discovering various editing styles. By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of the editing process and be able to apply different techniques to enhance your photos.

THE COURSE WILL FOCUS ON 4 KEY AREAS:

Fundamentals of Photo Editing

In this section, you will learn the essential skills and concepts that form the foundation of photo editing. You will explore all the basic points of photo editing, main techniques, stages, and principles. The main ways your business can benefit from photo editing are also covered in this section.

Software for Editing Photos

This section will cover the main features and functions of Photoshop, Lightroom, Snapseed, and Picsart, thus helping you select the best option for your specific needs. In this section, we will also focus on Luminar Neo and tell you why it’s worth using if you want to level up your photo-editing skills.

Most Popular Photo-Editing Styles

In this section, we'll introduce you to the most popular photo-editing software programs and mobile apps. You'll learn how to choose the right tools for your needs, and we'll take a deep dive into the next level of photo editing with Luminar Neo.

Photo Editing Practice

Your chance to apply previously acquired photo-editing skills, as it contains some practical lessons on how to perform basic editing tasks, such as cropping, adjusting exposure, and so on. Separate lessons in this section focus on portrait and landscape editing.

WHO IS THE INSTRUCTOR?

Vanelli — is a working sports and portrait photographer, educator, and author living in Florida. As an experienced educator, Vanelli has created videos for LinkedIn Learn, has written hundreds of articles, taught at major photography conferences and has developed many photography and digital workflow programs including Click for Kids. Currently, he is the Director of Education at Skylum Software, teaching workshops, writing for Photofocus and creating tutorials for the Vanelli and Friends series.