Editing Photographs for Beginners
Course overview
Learn how to edit your photographs with confidence, using simple techniques that bring out the best in every image.
This friendly and practical course is ideal for anyone who wants to improve their photographs through simple editing techniques. Over four weeks, you’ll be introduced to the essentials of photo editing, learning how to enhance your images while keeping them natural and true to life. No prior editing experience is required – just an interest in photography and a willingness to experiment.
By the end of the course, you will:
- Understand the basics of digital photo editing and file types
- Learn how to crop, straighten and resize images
- Adjust brightness, contrast, colour and sharpness
- Identify and correct common photo problems
- Explore simple retouching techniques
- Gain confidence using beginner-friendly editing tools
- Develop an eye for improving photos while keeping them realistic
You’ll learn through:
- Clear demonstrations by tutor Stephanie Cronin
- Guided, step-by-step practical exercises
- Individual support and feedback
- Opportunities to practise skills during sessions
- Group discussion and sharing ideas
The course is paced to suit beginners and encourages learning through doing.
About this course:
- Suitable for beginners with basic computer skills
- The focus is on enjoyment, creativity and skill development
- Editing software used will be confirmed before the course starts (free or commonly available software may be used)
Please bring along:
- A selection of your own digital photographs to work on
- A notebook and pen (optional)
Why not continue your creative journey with another photography course, or something completely different from our wide range of options?
Alternatively enrol by phone quoting 3AEPTUA04R
Meet the tutors
We want our learners to feel welcome, safe and at ease when attending our classes, especially if this is your first time attending an adult education class or if you're coming back to education after a break.
If you're interested in one of courses, meet our tutors first! You'll see they have similar passions and interests and, most importantly, the right qualifications to help you make the most of your time and money.
