This semester, I have been taking a 14 week Adobe Photoshop project group. When I was in high school I took a photography class and I worked a little bit with Photoshop, but this project group helped me create and edit photographs on a completely different level. For example, I learned how to create neon text from scratch in Photoshop. While it may not be perfect, it challenged my abilities and I am amazed at how well it turned out. There is so much that I still do not know about Photoshop, and I’m excited to continue to learn more. Photoshop is a very easy program to work with, and it is adaptable for all skill levels.
This project group covered a few basic techniques such as increasing vibrance, dodging and burning, and double exposure. We also created custom business cards and took professional photographs, which will be helpful throughout our college careers. By taking this class, I learned how to enhance a photograph, or how to create something completely new. As an Arts Management major, I believe that being able to use Photoshop is an important skill to have, especially for fundraising and marketing.