AI and Adobe Photoshop with Amanda Rowan (Online Learning – Eight Sessions)

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Discover the power of Adobe Photoshop and its newest AI-driven tools in this hands-on online course designed for photographers and creative image makers. Students will build a strong foundation in Photoshop CC while exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming the editing process.

Topics include the Photoshop interface, essential tools, cropping and resizing, file formats, Adobe Camera Raw workflow, color correction, adjustment layers, masking, selections, and non-destructive retouching techniques. Participants will learn how to combine images using layers, make precise image adjustments, and develop an efficient workflow that preserves original files.

The course also explores Photoshop’s innovative AI features, including intelligent subject selection, Object Finder, Content-Aware Fill, Sky Replacement, Neural Filters, automated retouching, and AI-powered creative effects. Students will gain practical experience using these tools to streamline editing tasks, enhance image quality, and expand creative possibilities.

Through guided exercises, assignments, and opportunities to work with personal images, students will develop the skills and confidence to create polished, professional-quality photographs while learning when and how AI can be most effectively applied in a modern photographic workflow.

Amanda Rowan is a California-based photographer celebrated for her provocative still life and self-portraiture, which delve into the complexities of womanhood with humor and sensuality. Her vibrant and cinematic images blur the lines between fine art and commercial work, exploring themes of identity, age, and empowerment. Amanda’s work is internationally exhibited, with solo shows in prominent museums and galleries, and her photography is part of the permanent collection at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas, alongside pieces by renowned artists like Damien Hirst and Basquiat.

A multi-award-winning artist, Amanda was the recipient of the 2024 Aesthetica Art Prize and the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers. Her work was also featured in the 2023 Official Selection at the Mill Valley Film Festival. She has been an artist and research fellow at the Women’s International Study Center, where she had a solo exhibition bridging contemporary art with the museum’s historic collections.

Beyond the fine art world, Amanda has a robust career as a commercial photographer, working with high-profile clients including HBO, NBC, Disney, and QVC. She has photographed numerous celebrities and fashion brands, creating striking images that merge artistic vision with commercial appeal. Her expertise in studio lighting and set design, combined with her dynamic aesthetic, has made her a sought-after photographer in both editorial and commercial spheres.

Amanda graduated from NYU Tish and is an educator with over a decade of teaching experience. Her classes emphasize the intersection of fashion, fine art, and digital media, equipping students with the skills to navigate both creative and commercial industries. She has also developed workshops for actors, models, and performers on lighting and posing techniques.  Through her ongoing artistic practice, Amanda continues to explore the relationship between technology, femininity, and the body, examining themes of age, viability, and self-presentation in the digital era.

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Details

• 8 Sessions
• Dates: Mondays, September 28–November 16, 6:00–8:00 PM
• Enrollment Limit: 12 students
• Skill/Experience Level: Students should be comfortable working with the Macintosh OSX operating system and/or a PC Windows operating system.
• Tuition: $575  (Become a Member today and received up to 20% off!)
• Location: Online

A details email complete with the Zoom link will be sent to the attendees prior to the start date. If you have additional questions please email info@lacphoto.org.

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