Adobe Photoshop

Are you a creative individual, a thriving business, or a home user in Newcastle or across the North East looking to truly master Adobe Photoshop? Do you feel limited by generic online tutorials or large, impersonal group sessions? You've come to the right place. With over 25 years of dedicated experience teaching Photoshop, I offer bespoke, tailored training that’s designed precisely for your unique needs, skill level, and goals. Whether you're in Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, or anywhere beyond in the North East, or prefer the convenience of remote learning, I'm here to transform your Photoshop skills.

Truly Bespoke Learning

Forget one-size-fits-all. Your training journey begins with a detailed consultation to understand your current skill level, your specific projects, and what you want to achieve. From foundational techniques to advanced retouching, graphic design, digital painting, or web asset creation, your curriculum is built just for you

25+ Years of Expert Experience

Leverage a quarter-century of hands-on teaching experience. My methods are tried, tested, and constantly updated to reflect the latest Photoshop features and industry best practices. You're learning from a seasoned professional who understands both the software and how people learn best.

Beyond the Basics

My training isn't just about learning tools; it's about applying them effectively. We focus on real-world scenarios and projects that are relevant to your work, ensuring you gain confidence and practical skills you can use immediately.

Direct Support & Guidance

Benefit from direct feedback and Q&A sessions, ensuring all your specific challenges are addressed.

Flexible Training Options to Suit You:
1-2-1 Personalised Sessions: Ideal for individuals or small teams who want focused attention and rapid progress.

Dedicated Group Sessions: Perfect for companies looking to upskill their creative teams or for a group of friends wanting to learn together. Group sizes are kept optimal to ensure individual attention.

On-Site Training Across the North East: I come to you! Serving businesses and individuals in Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, and throughout the entire North East region.

Convenient Remote Training: Distance is no barrier. Learn from the comfort of your home or office, anywhere in the UK or beyond, via interactive online sessions. All you need is Photoshop and an internet connection.

Who Can Benefit?

  • Creative Individuals: Photographers (amateur or professional), graphic designers, illustrators, digital artists, content creators, and hobbyists looking to enhance their visual storytelling.
  • Companies & Businesses: Marketing teams, in-house designers, social media managers, e-commerce businesses, or any organisation needing to create stunning visuals for branding, campaigns, or products.
  • Home Users: Anyone looking to professionally edit family photos, create personal projects, or simply explore their creative side with Photoshop

Depending on your needs, your tailored Photoshop course could cover:
Photoshop Fundamentals: Navigating the interface, understanding layers, selections, masks, and essential tools.

Image Retouching & Enhancement: Perfecting portraits, removing imperfections, colour correction, tonal adjustments, and sharpening techniques.

Creative Compositing: Combining multiple images seamlessly, advanced masking, and blending modes for stunning visual effects.

Graphic Design Principles: Creating impactful designs for print and web, working with text, shapes, and smart objects.

Digital Painting & Illustration: Utilizing brushes, blending techniques, and creating custom artwork.

Web & UI Design Assets: Optimising images for web, creating banners, social media graphics, and UI elements.

Automating Workflows: Using Actions, Batch Processing, and Smart Objects for efficiency.

Introduction to Generative AI in Photoshop: Exploring new features like Generative Fill and Generative Expand.