DAY 1: Monday, November 3, 2025

8:00 What's New in Photoshop for Photographers with Terry White, Adobe [B-I-A]

Dive into Photoshop’s newest photography-focused features, including powerful distraction removal, smarter background removal, dramatically improved masking tools, generative fill with partner models, and powerful compositing made easier with 1-click harmonizing of multiple images into one. Learn how these enhancements can speed up your retouching and give you more creative control.

9:00 Mastering Blend If: The Most Powerful Hidden Tool in Photoshop with Jesús Ramirez [I-A]

"Blend If" is one of Photoshop’s most underrated features. But once you understand how it works, it becomes a game-changer. In this class, we’ll break down the mechanics of Blend If, so you can blend layers based on tonal values, isolate highlights and shadows with surgical precision, and create effects that would take much longer to achieve using masks or selections. You’ll learn how to use Blend If for realistic compositing, texture control, retouching, and more—all without relying on destructive workflows. We’ll also cover the hidden tricks pros use, like using Blend If with adjustment layers and combining it with layer styles for cleaner, more flexible results. Whether you’re designing, retouching, or compositing, mastering Blend If gives you more control with less effort.

How Blend If works and how to use it to target shadows, midtones, and highlights

How to use the sliders (and split them) for precise, non-destructive blending

How to combine Blend If with adjustment layers, smart objects, and layer styles

Real-world examples for compositing, retouching, and texture control

10:00 Image Resizing & Resolution: Pixel Perfect Every Time with Daniel Gregory [B-I]

Few topics can create more confusion in Photoshop than image sizing and resolution. If the terms pixels, DPI, and print sizes leave you feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone. It doesn't matter whether you're preparing images for social media, designing a presentation, or sending files to a printer or print shop; knowing how to resize your images properly is essential. We'll explore the meaning of all these pixels and resolutions and focus on when it is crucial to consider and when it is not. Throughout the session, we'll explore the various tools available in Photoshop for resizing and adjusting images, and we will also discuss when to utilize third-party tools from companies like Topaz or On1. Our focus will be on learning key techniques for resizing, cropping and scaling your images and maintaining as non-destructive of a workflow as possible. We will also look at the optimal tools and services for exporting files to ensure maximum quality for your specific needs. Additionally, we'll address common mistakes that often lead to blurred, pixelated, or improperly sized files, helping you avoid these pitfalls in your workflow. By the end of the course, you will have gained a solid understanding of image resizing strategies and developed a streamlined workflow. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class will provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to create high-quality images.
You will learn all about resolution, pixels, and DPI can impact your images and when it matters in your files.

You will learn how to resize images for the web, social media, and print without losing quality.

You will learn how to approach resizing tools as well as when to employ the crop and scale tools

11:00 Actions 101 with Dave Cross  [B]

There are many ways to work more quickly and Photoshop, and at the top of the list is automating portions of your work using Actions. In this introduction to this powerful automation tool, Dave will show you how to use existing Actions, and how to create your own Actions, including what he calls Starter Actions. You'll see how to edit an Action, how to create steps that allow you to change settings, how to create Batch Actions, and how to avoid some "gotchas" when working with Actions. You'll walk away ready to start automating with Actions!

Noon Live VIP Pass Q&A Webinar - to answer your questions about purchasing a VIP Pass

If you have questions about the VIP Pass, sign up for this webinar where Dave Cross will go through some frequently asked questions, demonstrate the VIP Member Area and answer your questions.

1:00 Making Selections in Photoshop: Better Than Ever! with Glyn Dewis  [B-I]

Making accurate selections has always been one of the most sought-after skills of working in Photoshop, and with each new release the tools keep getting smarter. In this session, Glyn will show you how to take advantage of the latest selection features while still understanding the traditional methods that every Photoshop user should know. You’ll learn how to create clean, precise selections quickly, and how to refine them so they look natural and professional. This class is about building confidence in your selections so that no matter what subject you’re working on, from people to objects to tricky details, you’ll have the right tool and technique ready to go.

Master Photoshop’s newest selection tools for faster results

Blend classic techniques with modern AI-driven improvements

Tips and Techniques for the best possible results

2:00 Silhouette Style: Modern Portrait Design in Photoshop with Khara Plicanic [B-I]

Classic silhouettes meet modern design in this creative Photoshop session! You’ll learn how to transform ordinary profile photos into bold, timeless works of art. Starting with clean extractions, Khara will show you how to add rich textures, vibrant colors, and creative flourishes like typography or patterns to make your silhouettes stand out—perfect for gifts, wall art, branding, or even digital products.

Cut out crisp, clean silhouettes with precision.

Add interest and personality using patterns, shapes, and brushes.

Combine silhouettes with type or graphics for layered compositions.

Prep files for print or digital use, including Cricut-ready designs.

By the end, you’ll have a collection of striking, modern silhouettes ready to wow clients, friends, and followers alike

3:00 Reinvent Your World with Photoshop 2026!  with Deke McClelland [I]

Step into the future of photorealistic imaging with Photoshop 2026. Also known as Version 27.0, this is one of those rare updates that stands ready to revolutionize the way you work, at once elevating the quality of your artwork as well as automating away some of your most tedious day-to-day challenges. This won’t be an ordinary how-to session; this will be your chance to rethink your approach to the world’s most powerful image editor, now and going forward.

Automatically select people, down to clothing, hair, and facial details.

Select the subject of a photograph with one-click and achieve impeccable results like we’ve never seen before.

Upscale old photographs and archival artwork by as much as 16 times their original resolution.

Mask images to match their backgrounds, complete with credible shadows and reflections.

Correct white balance in a way that FINALLY WORKS *and* makes sense.

4:00 Developing an Effective Troubleshooting Mindset with Ben Willmore  [B-I]

When Photoshop doesn’t behave the way you expect, it’s easy to waste hours guessing at fixes or resorting to random trial-and-error. The truth is, most problems follow patterns—and once you learn to recognize those patterns, you can resolve issues quickly and confidently. In this session, you’ll build a troubleshooting mindset that helps you diagnose problems systematically, cut through the frustration, and get back to creating without unnecessary delays.

Learn a step-by-step approach to isolating and identifying the source of a problem Understand the most common culprits behind Photoshop glitches and how to rule them out Develop a mental toolkit for staying calm, logical, and effective when things go wrong

5:00 Overwhelm > Confidence - The 3 Skills To Master Photoshop with Brendan Williams  [B]

With hundreds of tools, settings, and hidden menus, Photoshop feels like anything BUT beginner-friendly. Yet with these 3 simple skills that anyone can understand, the program transforms from an impossible puzzle to a creative workshop you actually feel EXCITED to use. You'll learn:

- To find the signal in the noise and focus with an approachable perspective of Photoshop - To finally make sense of layers and see them as a creative tool, not a creative burden. - To foster lasting confidence with layer masks with simple rules and troubleshooting steps to apply in every project - How Photoshop operates when working with multiple images & exporting so you can work more efficiently forever.

DAY 2: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

8:00 Photoshop Type Essentials with Nigel French  [B-I]

Purists will tell you that Photoshop isn’t meant for typography, but in reality, many designers are using Photoshop to create type to support their imagery. These days, Photoshop gives you powerful tools to work with type effectively. But if you’ve ever been unsure about the difference between Point Type and Area Type, puzzled by options in the Character panel, or are surprised to hear that Photoshop has a Glyphs panel, this session is for you. We’ll start with the fundamentals of working with type in Photoshop: entering and formatting text, understanding key controls in the Character and Paragraph panels, and managing anti-aliasing for crisp results. From there, you’ll see how to apply layer styles and transformations while keeping text flexible and editable. This session lays the groundwork you’ll need for more advanced creative effects, giving you a solid understanding of Photoshop’s type tools and the confidence to use them in your own projects.

• Work with Point Type and Area Type for different design needs.

• Use Character and Paragraph settings to fine-tune text.

• Apply formatting and adjustments without rasterizing.

• Create type on a path

9:00 Intro To Painting Pet Portraits In Photoshop with Judy Reinford  [I]

This class introduces photographers to the tools and techniques needed to transform standard pet photographs into painterly digital artworks that clients will treasure. By learning how to create custom painted pet portraits, you’ll open the door to premium product lines, higher sales averages, and unique upsell opportunities that set your studio apart from the competition. Digital paintings add significant value and allow your business to be at the forefront of today’s creative market. Most luxury clients will hang a painting on their wall rather than a photograph.

Brush Control & Blending – Master the use of Photoshop’s Mixer Brush and other digital tools to create realistic fur, eyes, and textures.

Maintaining Pet Likeness – Techniques for keeping the pet’s personality intact while enhancing with a painterly style.

Layer Management & Workflow – Learn a step-by-step process that’s efficient and repeatable for client work.

Adding Depth & Dimension – Create painterly lighting and background effects that elevate a photo into art

10:00 Curves - Like You’ve NEVER Seen Them with Blake Rudis  [B-I-A]

Curves is one of those tools most photographers touch, but few really explore. We often think of it as just brightening or darkening an image, but there’s an incredible amount of creative control hidden in this single adjustment. In this course, we’ll push Curves well beyond the basics—using them not only for tonal correction but also for painting with color, shaping contrast, and building depth. We’ll look at how Curves interact with channels, how they can be used to refine and even create masks, and how subtle curve adjustments can transform the way light and color flow through a photo. The goal here isn’t just to add another adjustment to your toolbox, but to rethink what Curves can actually do when you treat them as a creative brush instead of a technical fix. By the end, you’ll see why this tool has more range than almost anything else in Photoshop.

11:00 Color That Connects: Color Grading & Correction with Purpose with Dennis Dunbar  [B-I-A]

Ever wonder why some images just feel cinematic or cohesive? This session dives into the power of color correction and grading to evoke mood and unify composite elements. Learn practical techniques that work whether you’re fine-tuning a portrait or finishing a fantasy scene.

Color Correcting like a Master! How to use Curves and other advanced Color Adjustment Layers to dial in just the right colors. Color Grading with Purpose! How to get that cinematic look and make your images sing. 

Noon Ask the Experts from B&H Photo Live Zoom call

1:00 Supercharged Portrait Retouching with Feature Masking with Kristina Sherk  [B-I-A]

In this class by Kristina Sherk (SharkPixel), you'll dive into the cutting edge of portrait retouching using the brand-new tools for automatic AI feature masking. Kristina will show you how to take advantage of the latest enhancements so you can isolate skin, facial features and hair, via smart masks with just a few clicks — dramatically reducing manual masking time. You’ll learn how to inspect and refine those selections, convert them into usable layer masks, and begin building a clean retouch layer stack. If you're a lazy masker (just like Kristina is), this class is just the game changer you've been looking for. 

By the end of Class 1, students will know how to create a beautiful retouch with next to no tedious, manual masking required — empowering you to focus on the artistry rather than the drudge work.

How to use the new Object Selection feature selection tool’s to generate AI masks for face, hair, and accessories.

Techniques to clean up and refine auto-generated masks (using Select & Mask, refine edge, brush tool)

How to use AI masking while still keeping your retouching realistic and believable. 

2:00 From Oops to Awesome: Creative Ways to Save Your Worst Mistakes with Kirk Nelson  [I]

Every photographer has them—the shots that just didn’t work out. Maybe the focus was off, the background was a mess, or the lighting didn’t behave. Normally, those files get trashed and forgotten. But what if those “failures” were actually the spark for something fun and creative? In this session, Kirk Nelson will show you how to use Photoshop’s powerful tools (including generative AI) to recover, reimagine, and reinvent your worst images. You’ll discover how to turn mistakes into opportunities and walk away with a fresh outlook on the creative possibilities hidden inside your rejects.

Spot hidden creative potential in flawed or discarded images.

Apply compositing and special effects to transform problem areas into striking visuals.

Use Photoshop’s AI and repair tools to recover, reshape, and reimagine your photos.

Develop a flexible creative mindset that turns “bad” shots into exciting new projects.

3:00 Advanced Lighting Effects in Photoshop with Aaron Nace  [A]

Master lighting effects in Photoshop! This tutorial explores our top ten dynamic techniques, from cinematic glows and sparkling skin to dramatic sun flares and retro film aesthetics. Discover how to intensify highlights, sculpt light trails, and infuse vibrant color into any photo.

- learn how to analyze lighting - blend different elements into one cohesive piece - learn different effects including light rays, cinematic lighting, lens flare, skin glow)

4:00 Speed Up Your Workflow with Gary McIntyre [B]

Photoshop is packed with clever tools that often go unnoticed. In this session, I’ll share some of my favorite hidden features, shortcuts, and workflow tricks that can save you time while giving your edits a polished look. Whether you’re new or experienced, you’ll leave with a set of practical tips you’ll want to use right away.

Customizing your workflow for creativity and speed (toolbar and workspace)

Keyboard Shortcuts

Creating and saving actions

Layer tips and tricks.

5:00 Photoshop in the Field: Mobile Workflows for On-the-Go Creatives with Lisa Carney  [B-I]

Designed for photographers, designers, and content creators who work on location, this session shows how to use Photoshop on mobile or iPad to impress clients, make fast adjustments, and maintain a professional workflow—right from the set, studio, or client site.

Live Client Edits on Location

Creating instant social post

Relighting on location in Photoshop

Quick composites and canvas extensions

DAY 3: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

8:00 Mastering Black and White Conversion with Joel Grimes  [I]

Join Joel Grimes as he reveals his expert process for creating stunning black and white images in Photoshop, leveraging the latest Adobe Camera Raw features. With a decade of experience mastering the Ansel Adams Zone System during the film era, Joel shares techniques for achieving smooth, dramatic tonal gradients while preserving detail in shadows and highlights. Discover modern tools and methods that surpass what Ansel Adams could only imagine, and elevate your black and white photography to the next level.

Insight to Bit depth, The Zone system, Plotting your tonal values in Photoshop.

Post-processing your images in Photoshop/Bridge/Adobe Camera Raw to achieve the greatest tones value in a Black and White image.

9:00 Editing video in Photoshop with Colin Smith  [I-A]

Did you know that Photoshop can edit video? If you don't use applications like Premiere pro, you can take your existing Photoshop knowledge and start editing video today. It's surprising the amount of things you can do with video in Photoshop, including color grading and even motion graphics.
How to build an edit containing multiple video clips

How to color grade and apply effects to the video

How to add audio, to bring life to the video

How to export your video for common uses
 

10:00 Extend Photoshop: Free & Paid Plugins Every Designer and Photographer Should Know
with Dave Clayton  [B-I]

Photoshop already does a ton but have you ever thought, “I wish it could just… do this one extra thing”? Or maybe you’ve wondered how it could play more nicely with the other tools you use every day. That’s exactly what we’ll explore in this session! I’ll show you where to find plugins and add-ons that can instantly expand what Photoshop can do, how to get them installed without the headache, and how to make them part of your regular workflow. We’ll check out what’s available right inside the Creative Cloud Marketplace, plus some hidden gems from independent creators’ websites. If you’re ready to add some fresh tricks to your Photoshop toolkit and discover tools you didn’t even know existed, this session is for you. Come curious and you’ll leave inspired!

11:00 Your Social Media Postings Made Simple with Kirk Nelson  [B]

Tired of reinventing the wheel every time you post online? In this class, Kirk Nelson will show you how to harness Photoshop’s tools to build reusable templates that make creating social media content fast, consistent, and stress-free. Whether you’re designing for Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest, you’ll learn how to set up flexible layouts, automate repetitive tasks, and quickly swap in new photos or text. By the end, you’ll have a streamlined system that keeps your social media looking polished while saving you hours of work each week.

Set up reusable Photoshop templates tailored for popular social media formats.

Use smart objects, layer comps, and libraries to swap out content in seconds.

Create cohesive brand looks across multiple platforms without extra effort.

Export optimized graphics quickly for each channel’s requirements.

Noon Live Photoshop Help Desk for VIPs

VIP Members: log in to the VIP Member area and sign up for the Help Desk

1:00 One-Click Portrait Actions using NEW Feature Masking with Kristina Sherk  [B-I]

Class 2 builds directly on what you learned in Class 1, guiding you into the advanced realm of actions + feature masking to create powerful, reusable one-click portrait retouching actions. Kristina will show you how to record Photoshop Actions that automatically invoke AI-based feature masks (from the Object Selection / Select People dialog box), then cascade through a sequence of retouch steps all tailored to those masks. You'll learn how to merge the mask logic from class 1 into your action creation — for example, segmenting skin area vs. facial features. Kristina will also teach best practices for creating your own actions, so you can easily tweak actions later.

How to record actions that use auto-generated feature masks within your retouch workflow.

How to apply multiple changes to one image using high level AI selections

How to test, debug, and edit the combined feature-masking + retouching action for a variety of portrait types.

2:00 Clean It Up: Removing Distractions with Photoshop with Matt Kloskowski [B-I]

This class will help walk you through Photoshop’s different cleanup tools and shows you when to use each one. You’ll come away knowing how to handle anything from small blemishes to major background distractions, to keep things looking realistic and natural.

3:00 Unique Edge Effects with Tim Grey  [B-I]

By default, every photo has a simple rectangular shape with a crisp edge. However, you can apply a wide variety of creative edge effects to add interest to the images you share with others. This can range from a simple faded edge to a dramatic filter effect along the edge, with limitless variability possible. In this class you'll learn multiple techniques for adding an interesting edge effect, from the very simple to the incredibly complex, with many variations in between. You'll learn to leverage special brush features as well as artistic filters that enable you to create a unique edge effect tailored for the specific image you're working on. You'll also see how you can take the creativity a step further with additional effects beyond the shape of the photo border.

- How to create a basic faded edge effect with flexibility

- Special brush techniques for dramatic and unique edge effects

- How to leverage filters to automate the process of adding a creative edge

4:00 Change the Color of Anything in Photoshop with Anthony Morganti  [B]

In this class, Anthony Morganti teaches how to change the colors of just about anything is in a scene including, clothing, eyes, hair, architecture, plants, flowers and more.

You will learn how to change colors that pertain to a person – their eyes, hair, clothes, etc. You will also learn how to change the color of others things that may be a scene such as buildings, signs, and other inanimate things. Finally, you'll learn how to change the colors of flowers and plants.

5:00 Advanced Compositing in PS 2026 with Aaron Nace  [A]

Discover the art of compositing in Photoshop 2026! In this tutorial, we’ll go through a couple of examples to help you create stunning, realistic images by blending multiple photos together. We’ll cover new AI tools like Harmonize as well as traditional techniques to seamlessly remove backgrounds, match color and light, and create amazing art.

- seamless blending - color and light matching - ai tools vs manual tools (when to use one over the other) - subject selection & refinement - background change

DAY 4: Thursday, November 6, 2025

8:00 Beyond the Studio: Portrait Editing with Adobe Camera Raw, Photoshop & Creative Textures
with Gary McIntyre [I]

Editing portraits doesn’t need to feel complicated. We’ll start in Camera Raw for natural skin tones and balanced light, then move into Photoshop to swap backgrounds, refine details, and add creative touches. With a few texture layers and some blending tricks, I’ll show you how to take a simple portrait and make it feel fresh and professional.

Local adjustments to refine highlights, shadows, and color balance

Blending techniques to make composites seamless

Using overlays to add atmosphere (grit, painterly tones, soft gradients)

Tips for building and organizing a personal texture library

9:00 Photoshop Type Effects with Nigel French [B-I]

Once you’re comfortable with the basics of working with type in Photoshop, the next step is learning how to make it stand out. Photoshop’s effects go far beyond simple formatting, giving you the power to add depth, texture, and style that can transform text into a central design element. In this session, you’ll move beyond the essentials to explore professional-level type effects. You’ll see how to build on editable type with layer styles, masks, and blending modes to create sophisticated looks. You’ll also learn how to integrate images, textures, and gradients into your type for added impact—all while keeping your effects editable and non-destructive. These techniques are designed to expand your creative options while keeping your workflow efficient. Whether you’re designing for print or digital, you’ll discover how to craft effects that are bold, adaptable, and ready for real-world projects.

• Apply and combine effects that enhance typography without sacrificing editability.

• Blend text seamlessly with images, textures, and gradients.

• Use smart objects and masks to build non-destructive, reusable type effects.

• Refine and polish your results for professional-quality output.

10:00 Smart Objects and Smart Filters with Colin Smith [B-I]

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11:00 7 Techniques That Will Change How You Use Photoshop with Deke McClelland  [I]

Today, I’ll show you seven ways to sharpen your skills in Photoshop. Whether you’ve tried out these seven pro-level techniques before, or they’re totally new to you, every one is a skill that will serve you well as part of your regular routine. And if we have a little extra time (which we will, of course, because it’s a video), then I’ll throw in a couple more!

• According to Adobe, Auto Tone, Auto Contrast, and Auto Color rank among the top ten commands used in Photoshop. Here’s how to customize their results.

• Use Edit > Assign Profile as a creative way to selectively enhance colors without harming a single pixel.

• Smooth the edges of any masked layer, so that you can stroke the outline and achieve impeccable results. Nice bonus: This is a formula you can use again and again.

• Heal around edges of a masked image using a path outline combined with the Spot Healing Brush, the Remove tool, or (if those don’t work) Generative Fill.

• Will there be more? Join me and find out!

Noon Ask the Experts from B&H Photo Live Zoom call

1:00 Photoshop and AI for Real World Jobs with Lisa Carney  [I]

AI is reshaping image editing workflows, and Photoshop is at the forefront of this transformation. In this session, discover how Photoshop’s AI capabilities are streamlining everything from design to retouching, enabling faster, more intuitive creative processes. Learn how AI empowers you to work smarter, not harder, while maintaining ethical standards.

• Discover how AI in Photoshop speeds up repetitive tasks and enhances creative workflows.

• Explore AI-powered tools for quick object removal, content generation, and background expansion.

• Learn how to use AI for precise, automated selections and retouching to improve image quality.

• Understand the ethical use of AI with Adobe Firefly and other partner models to create responsible content generation.

2:00 Building Seamless Composites in Photoshop with Julieanne Kost, Adobe [I]

Join Julieanne Kost, Principal Evangelist at Adobe, and discover how to elevate your compositing workflow using both new and time-tested features in Photoshop. Learn how to quickly merge disparate visual elements into unified, surreal scenes—while keeping your process flexible and efficient from concept to completion. Julieanne will guide you through essential techniques to help you design faster, smarter, and with more creative control.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

• Spark ideas and speed up your workflow using the latest Photoshop tools powered by Adobe Firefly

• Select and integrate elements that work together visually and conceptually

• Use non-destructive, adaptable techniques to refine your composites with confidence

• Incorporate both new and classic features into a seamless, professional workflow

This class will be presented live, and then the recording will be posted shortly afterwards.

3:00 Digitally Scanning Negatives and Transparencies with Joel Grimes  [I]

Step into a new era of preserving your negatives and transparencies with digital scanning. Over the past 25 years, Joel has explored every scanning method, from flatbed to drum scanners. Now, discover a simpler, faster, and more cost-effective approach using a digital camera. Join Joel as he demonstrates his setup and post-processing techniques to achieve stunning results like never before.

How to use your digital camera to create high quality scans of your negatives and transparencies.

Learn how to post process your scans in Photoshop to achieve the greatest results

4:00 Photoshop Meets AI: Pro-Level Compositing with Firefly and Beyond with Jesús Ramirez  [A]

In this class, you’ll learn how to use Photoshop’s built-in Firefly tools and other generative models to create and blend elements into your scenes with control and precision. Then we’ll explore how to prompt more effectively, use Firefly's partner models for more specific looks, and bring those elements into Photoshop for seamless integration. This class blends the art of traditional compositing with the speed and flexibility of AI, giving you a hybrid workflow that’s fast, flexible, and production-ready.

How to use Adobe Firefly models to create assets for your composites.

How to work with third-party models and composite those results in Photoshop

How to blend AI tools into your pro workflow without losing creative control

5:00 The Forgotten Toolbox: Photoshop Tools You Never Use (But Should) with Blake Rudis  [B-I-A]

Photoshop is packed with tools, but most of us end up relying on the same handful over and over. The rest sit quietly in the background—rarely clicked, barely explored—yet many of them can open doors to techniques that feel completely fresh. This course is all about dusting off those overlooked features and putting them to work in ways that make a real difference in your images. We’ll take a tour through some of Photoshop’s hidden gems, exploring how they can speed up your workflow, add creative flexibility, or solve problems you didn’t even know had solutions. Some of these tools are surprisingly powerful once you know how to apply them; others shine when combined with techniques you already use every day. By the end, you’ll start to see Photoshop less as a limited set of go-to moves and more as a toolbox full of possibilities you’ve yet to discover.

How to decide if a tool is worth using. How to make awesome edits without the latest and greatest. How to build a foundation of knowledge before testing a tool.

DAY 5: Friday, November 7, 2025

8:00 Seriously? I Can Do That with Generative Fill? with Glyn Dewis [B-I]

Generative Fill has changed the way we think about Photoshop, but its real power shows when you start using it in creative, less obvious ways. In this session Glyn will show how to push Generative Fill beyond the basics, using it not just for quick fixes but also as a tool for problem-solving and creative exploration. You’ll see how this AI-driven feature can be used to spark new ideas, unlock unexpected possibilities, and blend seamlessly into your everyday workflow alongside traditional Photoshop tools. This is all about working smarter, staying creative, and seeing what’s truly possible when you approach Generative Fill with a fresh perspective.

Inventive ways to use Generative Fill beyond the obvious fixes

Turn Generative Fill into a problem-solving and idea-generating tool in your workflow

Blend AI-driven results with traditional Photoshop techniques

9:00 The Secrets To “Painting” With Light In Photoshop with Brendan Williams  [B-I]

The difference between a good and exceptional photo can come down to one simple thing: light. With the tools available in Photoshop, you can effortlessly enhance light in your photos like a painter with a brush. Using techniques from fast to sophisticated, these techniques will elevate the "wow-factor" of any photo. You will learn:

- To master the art of brush blending to paint eye-catching light enhancements - To use Camera Raw for more approachable and efficient light painting workflows - To use Gradients or Fill Layers to add more rich color to you images - To add more depth in every adjustment by unlocking the power of Blend-If

10:00 Sky Replacement Masterclass  with Anthony Morganti [I]

Photoshop has a built-in tool to replace skies, but it doesn't always give satisfactory results. In this class, Anthony Morganti will share with you tips and techniques that will help you get realistic, flawless sky replacements.

You will learn how to use Photoshop's built-in sky replacement tool and how to adjust it from its default settings. You'll also learn to add a sky reflection in water – something the tool doesn't do.

11:00 Artistic Multiple Exposure Images with Tim Grey  [B-I]

One of the creative techniques many photographers have employed with film photography is to create multiple exposures, where more than one image is captured on the same frame of film. With the power of Photoshop it is possible to expand upon those techniques, with the ability to see the image taking form as you fine-tune the effect, without having to wait for film to be processed. In this class you'll get insights into capturing and choosing the best images for a multiple exposure effect, and learn various techniques for combining multiple photos together in Photoshop. You'll also be inspired by the many different creative effects that are possible with simple modifications of the multiple exposure process.

- How to capture the best images for combining into a multiple exposure image

- Techniques for blending more than one photo into a multiple exposure

- Creative effects that enable every multiple exposure to be completely unique

Noon Live Photoshop Help Desk for VIPs

VIP Members: log in to the VIP Member area and sign up for the Help Desk

1:00 Creating Hand-drawn Animations with Photoshop with Martin Perhiniak [I]

This is a really fun workflow that relies on the Timeline panel's Frame Amination feature. We will be adding hand-drawn details to a video clip, to make it more exciting and unique.

- Mastering the Timeline panel

- Working with Video layers

- Animating effects with Layer Styles

- Exporting videos from Photoshop

2:00 At the Edge of Light: Working the Landscape in Photoshop with Daniel Gregory  [B-I]

Lightroom is fantastic. I use it every day, and most of my work begins there. However, when my landscape image requires more control, precision in blending, correcting, or enhancing, I turn to Photoshop. Photoshop has some features and options that I can push to unlock pixel-level control and specialized editing and selection tools that images sometimes demand. In this session, we’ll explore the specific Photoshop workflows (bright object-based and not) and features that give you the edge in landscape editing. You’ll learn how to use layers and masks to combine exposures for balanced skies and foregrounds, as well as how channel selections and Blend If allow for advanced tonal extension and expansion. We’ll dig into content-aware fill and generative AI tools for removing distractions, as well as warp and perspective corrections for refining wide-angle or stitched panoramas. You’ll also learn how old-school filters like Smart Sharpen, Blur, and High Pass, as well as some of the new neural filters, can be used creatively for local contrast and sharpening that feels natural rather than heavy-handed. By walking through real-world edits, we’ll demonstrate how Photoshop helps recover detail in skies, refine challenging foregrounds, and enhance texture in rocks, trees, and clouds. Our goal is to help you get that landscape image that is as grand and majestic as the place you took it.

You will learn how to strengthen your landscapes with techniques that go beyond Lightroom.

You will learn how to apply different approaches to balancing skies, foregrounds, and midtones.

You will learn how to use Photoshop tools to remove distractions and refine compositions.

You will learn how to add polish and depth that elevates a good image into a great one.

3:00 From Layer Masks to AI Masks: Choosing the Right Tool with Matt Kloskowski  [B-I]

Masking can feel overwhelming in Photoshop because there are so many ways to do it. In this class I’ll keep it simple by showing the most practical masking tools, but also talk about advanced masking too, so you know which ones work best in real editing situations.

4:00 Photoshop Starts in the Camera: Creative Capture and Composite with Ben Willmore  [I-A]

Great Photoshop work doesn’t just happen at the computer—it starts the moment you pick up your camera. By learning to shoot with Photoshop in mind, you’ll unlock creative possibilities that go far beyond what a single frame can capture. This class shows you how to plan your captures so you can combine, enhance, and reimagine them later, giving you results that feel both natural and extraordinary. Once you shift your mindset, you’ll approach photography in a completely new way—and open the door to images that simply wouldn’t be possible otherwise.

Discover how planning with Photoshop in mind transforms your shooting process Learn strategies that allow you to capture more creative options in the field Gain the skills to produce results that stand out far beyond a standard single exposure

5:00 Practical Magic: AI Techniques to Improve Your Photos with Dave Cross [B-I]

AI in Photoshop doesn’t mean giving up control of your art—it means having a new set of tools that can quietly work in the background to make your photos shine. In this class, you’ll learn practical, down-to-earth ways to use Photoshop’s AI features to enhance your own photography—fixing little problems, tidying up details, and adding those finishing touches that make a big difference.

Instead of creating images from scratch, we’ll focus on how AI can help your photos look their very best. You’ll see how it can remove distractions, extend a background naturally, or bring out hidden detail—all while keeping your creativity at the heart of the process.

If you’ve ever worried that using AI might “take over” or make your work less authentic, this class will show you the opposite: AI can be like a helpful assistant, making the technical stuff easier so you can focus on your ideas and personal style.