Joe Lavine

Experience the complete creative journey, from capture to edit, collage, composting, composite, and print, in one inspiring week. In this hands-on workshop, participants develop a streamlined digital workflow that keeps creativity at the forefront while maintaining efficiency and organization. Learn to process and manage files in Adobe Lightroom Classic, then seamlessly transition into Photoshop for creative collage and composting, and experiment with third-party plugins to expand your creative vision. We’ll conclude by printing on a variety of fine-art papers, exploring how surface, tone, and texture influence your final image. Whether you’re refining your process or rediscovering your creative spark, this workshop provides the tools, structure, and inspiration to bring your vision to life, from capture to print.

In the days before digital, capturing a photograph involved sending film and filing negatives. Today, photographers create infinite images, utilize metadata, process the digital captures, organize files for easy retrieval, and output for social media, publication, and printing. This can feel daunting, but it isn't; it simply requires a proper workflow. In this workshop students build an understanding of a streamlined process that allows creative vision to unleash while maintaining organization. The week’s goal is to comfortably understand file organization, including naming protocols, metadata, keywords, editing images using Adobe Lightroom Classic, transitioning to Adobe Photoshop, working with third-party plugins, and preparing images for various output requirements. We also spend time printing to see how work transitions from the screen to something tangible we hold in our hands.

Bring your creative vision to life! Adobe Photoshop’s powerful tools can seem overwhelming, but this class breaks it down step by step. Students learn essential Photoshop features and non-destructive editing techniques to preserve image integrity. Designed for all skill levels, this course is perfect for anyone looking to confidently edit images in Adobe Photoshop—no prior experience is required! Students should bring a collection of images that are easily accessible and can be used to follow along and practice the workshop material. Anderson Ranch staff is available to support students prior to class during open studio time from 9 AM – 12 PM on workshop days. Please Note: The workshop meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1 PM-5 PM.

Every photographer has been there: the image looks great on the computer screen, but the print doesn’t match our expectations. For some, that means turning on the printer and making a single print, or worse, never attempting the initial print. Achieving quality prints isn’t as difficult as some believe, but there are specific steps to understand and follow. The act of printing begins long before the “print” button is selected; it starts with the initial capture and requires purposeful processing, quality materials, and proper settings. In this workshop, students experience the full process of capturing images, editing in Adobe’s Photoshop and Lightroom Classic and ending with high-quality, archival prints.

Every photographer has been there: the image looks great on the computer screen, but the print doesn’t match our expectations. The act of printing begins long before the ink is put on the paper; it starts with the initial capture and requires purposeful processing, quality materials, and proper settings. In this workshop, participants gain an understanding of print settings, various papers, and color correction among other important decisions to make before hitting "print". Through demonstrations, lectures, field trips, and group feedback students complete their time here with the knowledge to organize their images and print confidently.