Photo Editing Workshops & Lessons

Learn how to get your photos organized and edited with these amazing classes and lessons for today’s best software.

Before/after Lightroom quick edit. Group classes and lessons.

Just wanted to give a quick shoutout to someone that has recently helped me on the photography front…maybe she can help you, too! Thanks, Malinda Hartong for taking some time to help me out with some Lightroom and Photoshop editing shortcuts. I’ve been using your tips and tricks from our session for the last several weeks. You’ve helped my workflow and I feel I’ve become more efficient with my editing time.
Dwayne

Follow along by using a tv as a second screen – so simple to do! Even if you think you’re not tech savvy we can walk you through this super easy setup! Don’t worry! (and pay no attention to all the stuff I have piled up – you only need computer or phone/tablet and MAYBE a tv if you can – NOT necessary! You’ll even be able to share YOUR screen super easy so I can walk you through editing YOUR photos!

Virtual Lessons

30 to 60 minute Virtual Lessons are PERFECT for learning Photo Editing! Available anywhere in the US!

I’ll keep lessons short and sweet – focusing on 1 or 2 key techniques to build your knowledge gradually – and you’ll be creating the photos of your dreams in no time!! So easy to fit into your crazy schedule! And of course handouts are included!

It’s so easy to meet via your 1 to 1 Link! I’ll share my screen and you can even share yours! You’re also welcome to send/share images you need help with!

I can cover any of your favorite photo editing software, or even incorporate camera tips & tricks! Topics are totally up to you! From capturing to storage to organizing and editing your images – Photo Mechanic, Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC, Lightroom Mobile, iPhone/iPad, Snapseed, Mac Photos – whatever you use I’m here to help!

Heads Up – 1st choose the right Adobe plan!

The Photography Plan Malinda uses is this one:
Photography Plan
Includes all-new Lightroom CC, 20 GB of cloud storage, Lightroom Classic CC, and Photoshop CC. Price based on Adobe current offerings may vary.

Notice it includes LIGHTROOM CLASSIC and NOT just Lightroom CC as well as Photoshop. Yes it can be confusing.

Learn Lightroom Classic CC!

I am leaving the standard lessons info here while I do virtual lessons anywhere in the US  during Shelter at Home – This WILL give you an idea of what we cover during Lightroom Lessons… but 30 to 60 minute lessons break down key techniques to make it easier to meet, schedule,…

Private Lessons at our Studio or your location!

My Go To software for organizing and editing photos FAST! Shoot over 700 at an event? Been there! I’ve sorted them down to the very best, edited them, and uploaded finished images in just a few hours!

Check out the 2 Quick Tip Videos at the bottom of the page!

Learn Lightroom Shortcuts! Edit 100s of Images in Minutes

Stunning Color in seconds

Lesson 1: Organize your Photos – FINALLY!

Top 5 Keys to getting started, saving time, and staying organized!
1. Importing, where and how to download and store your photos
2. Organizing your images
3. Finding made easy – easy search techniques
4. Collections – track your recent events/photos, build your portfolio
5. Sorting BEST images and deleting the trash – FAST!

Save HOURS of time at the computer!
Learn how to organize your images, select only the very best ones, delete the others, and just focus on the cream of the crop!

Get Organized
No more needle in a haystack! You’ll learn how easy it is to find your image days, weeks, months, even years later.

Clean up your Hard Drive
Develop a system for keeping your images backed up and organized. Where and how to store your photo library!

Free Yourself from your Computer!
Learn how to make your best shots available online. Share images with loved ones. Sort and even do some basic editing on the go with Lightroom Mobile and your Photography subscription.

Best of the Best
No longer will analysis paralysis leave you wanting to escape the screen. You’ll be able to narrow down all those photos to the very best captures quickly & easily. You’ll be able to tell which one is sharpest, best expression, best frame, and delete ALL the others FAST & EASY! This lets you focus your editing energy just on your best shots! Step away from your screen with great images and feeling confident & even relaxed! I know – amazing right!!??
Let’s get your life back!

Lesson 2: Quick & Easy Editing

Easy & Fast Shortcuts!
I’ve been editing since Photoshop 4. I know the key to getting amazing photos is getting the shot in focus and getting exposure right in camera, then finishing your vision with editing. But it can take a while unless you know quick steps that will save you LOADS of time – every time you shoot! Start with these shortcuts to cut your time a TON.

I’ve got great fast tricks for

• accurate color – works every time!
• highlights & shadows with detail with 2 clicks
• straightening and cropping shortcuts

Plus jaw dropping key edits like

• noise reduction
• Sharpening everything BUT your subject’s skin
• and much more!

Lesson 3: Adjustments

• Amazing Adjustments for every Photo – Portraits to Landscapes
• Portraits: quick fixes for great eyes, teeth, skin
• Super Fast fixes for softening wrinkles without making subjects look plastic
• darken edges like a pro with a cool vignette trick that takes 2 seconds
• Drop Dead Gorgeous Landscapes with stunning skies and foreground detail. Yes another quick fix!

Lesson 4: More Editing + Sharing, Exporting, Archiving

Now that your photos look so amazing, how do you share them and print them? You’ll be filling your walls with the best images you’ve ever printed.

Who should take this class: Lightroom Classic users: perfect for anyone from beginner to pro, new users as well as experienced users. We will cover the best practices for importing, sorting, organizing – no matter who you are.

What You Need: It’s best to bring a Mac or Windows computer. Handouts are included on Ebook. If you’re not sure, message me with any questions.

Lightroom Classic Advanced + Photoshop

Learn 1 to 1 – get concentrated distilled help on EXACTLY what YOU want to learn!

After you learn how to get started in our 1st workshop, learn how to REALLY kick your photos up with these next steps! We’re even adding some Photoshop Retouching into this one – Photo Super Powers!

Mac or Windows Laptop Required for hands on experience.

• Learn easy tricks for Layers & Masking
• Selections, Object & Background removal
• Portrait Retouching
• Jaw-dropping landscapes, and more.

“I cannot thank you enough for sharing so much invaluable information… and in a relatively short amount of time. You have an honest and enthusiastic approach to teaching that is fun and refreshing. The added bonus… you have saved me from hours and hours (and hours) of doing things the hard way! Time is money, and because of your time-saving tips, I will have more of both!”
Annalisa

Learn Lightroom CC (cloud based)

Lightroom’s “Mobile” version puts all your images into the Adobe cloud, making them easy to access and edit on any device.

Whether you’re working on your phone or tablet or on your computer, Lightroom CC is quick and easy. Lightroom CC has lots of great features for editing including brushing specific parts of your image – lighter, darker, sharper, more color…

It does lack some of the power built into Classic. For example it’s much easier to synchronize changes across a wide variety of images, and easier to narrow down to your best photos using Classic on a laptop or computer.

Learn Lightroom CC -cloud based photo editing for computer, tablet, phone.

TONS of shortcuts for easier, faster, and more precise editing to create AMAZING images! Bring any computer, tablet, or smart phone with Lightroom CC installed.

I recommend 2-3 lessons to get a handle on organizing and editing your photos.

I accept PayPal & major credit cards. Contact me if you have any questions at all. 513-245-4100 call or text. Or chat with the purple button.

You will receive a reminder & directions email before your session.

In Case of Emergency / Cancellation Policy

I understand emergencies happen. If you’re unable to attend 1 of the classes, you can make it up at the next session, or upgrade to a private lesson for the cost difference. If you need to cancel and do so 7 days before 1st class (2 weeks for ProCam classes), you will be issued a full refund.

Lightroom Classic Quick Tip Videos

Be sure to check out this post on choosing the best editing software!