Camera Techniques and Adobe Creative suite – Certification class

This class offers an option for in-classroom sessions. Participants attending an in-person class will need to adhere to the respiratory illness policies.

In this hands-on, project-based course, explore the full photography process, from advanced camera settings to final edits using Adobe Bridge, Lightroom Classic, and Photoshop. Capture scenes from prompts and follow a structured post-production workflow.

Program Description

Note: This is a hands-on course. Bring your camera (DSLR or mirrorless), accessories, and access to Adobe Creative Cloud. A USB or external storage device is required.

Designed for those ready to deepen their technical and creative photography skills, this course emphasizes decision-making at the point of capture and efficient, non-destructive editing after the shoot. It also includes a final assessment as part of the Digital Photography Proficiency Certification pathway.

Recommended Book: Introduction to Digital Photography: Creating Images and Working with Adobe

Learning Objectives

Course Objectives

In this class, you will have the opportunity to:

- Capture photographs using advanced in-camera techniques suited for varying light and subject conditions.
- Use Adobe Bridge to organize, tag, and evaluate image sets through contact sheets and rating tools.
- Process selected images in Lightroom Classic using a non-destructive editing approach.
- Refine final edits in Photoshop using advanced adjustment and retouching tools.
- Develop and follow an end-to-end workflow from image capture to final output.

Topic Outline

Course Topics

Camera Techniques

- Using aperture priority and exposure bracketing
- Adjusting white balance and manual focus
- Responding to instructor prompts through planned composition
- Lighting control for mood and contrast

Image Organization with Adobe Bridge

- Importing and previewing raw image files
- Creating contact sheets and rating selections
- Organizing assets for batch processing

Editing in Lightroom Classic

- Exposure adjustments and color balance
- Sharpening and noise reduction
- Applying global vs. local enhancements

Final Processing in Photoshop

- Detailed retouching and cleanup
- Blending and adjustment layers
- Preparing images for print or digital display

Prerequisites

Note: This is a hands-on course. Bring your camera (DSLR or mirrorless), accessories, and access to Adobe Creative Cloud. A USB or external storage device is required.

Recommended Book: Introduction to Digital Photography: Creating Images and Working with Adobe

Special Features

Certification Information

This course includes a final assessment. Participants are eligible to receive the Digital Photography Proficiency Certification if they complete the following courses during the summer photography series:

- ITS-1466: How to Produce Outstanding Digital Photographs (2 days)
- ITS-1462: Photoshop 101 (2 days)
- Lightroom Classic
- Intermediate Photoshop & Introduction to Bridge
- In-Camera Advanced Techniques & Post Production (this course)

Credits

Certification Information

Custom training workshops are available for this program

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Special Group Rates

For groups of 5 or more, special rates are available. Please contact techtraining@stanford.edu for more details.

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