Advanced Editing: Photoshop
Advanced Editing: Photoshop
Feb 7, 2026
1 day
Limited to 6 participants
Congratulations on understanding layers in Photoshop. Now, let us teach you how to move beyond them into the creative realm of blend modes, filters, brushes, selections, and luminosity masks.
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The Experience

Designed for photographers who are comfortable with Photoshop’s essential elements and want to get even more out of their photos, this class explores the tools that bring depth and atmosphere to their creative intentions. If you are unfamiliar with Photoshop, this class will not help you understand the basics necessary to utilize the tools taught.
Advanced Editing: Photoshop

Workshop Topics

  • How blend modes work to enhance
  • Increase the power of Layers & Masks
  • Using brushes like the Master Painters
  • The power of selections
  • Basic compositing
  • Luminosity masks
  • AI generative fill
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Planning Your Class

Location:

David Downs' Photography Studio, 730 E Park Blvd. Suite 108, Plano TX 75074. Park on the NW side of the building. Studio entrance faces west toward building 720.

Location Tips:

Class runs from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Our location is near downtown Plano. Plan on staying after class for exploration and lunch/drinks in one of the great downtown restaurants. Vickery Park is David's favorite!

Transportation

Personal to and from the workshop. No other is needed during class.

Recommended Gear:

  • A laptop with Windows or Mac OS and a current/up-to-date version of Adobe Photoshop
  • Charging/power cable for your laptop (outlets/power strips will be provided)
  • A memory card with RAW images on it and a card reader (built-in or USB version)
  • Something for taking notes (paper & pen)

Other Recommendations:

  • Consider a trial or free membership to Kelby One and explore some of his Photoshop Tutorial options.
  • Piximperfect on YouTube is one of the best instructors out there for Photoshop.
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What Our Students Say...

Benton Downs meets and exceeds my expectations

My priorities for a workshop are always to see new places, especially at my age, learn something new, get feedback on my compositions in camera, get ideas for compositions or small scenes or creative ideas that I may not be seeing, meet new people, be in a small group, and offer all of that for an affordable investment. Benton Downs meets and exceeds my expectations by going above and beyond by adding in a zoom meeting before and after each workshop, by offering editing or critique advice during or after the workshop, and with their friendliness and caring about each participant. Anything else is a bonus. I would highly recommend BDW as one of the top workshop groups in the country. Thanks Barry and David!

Roberta K.

Taking My Photos To Another Level!

This was a great workshop for me. I learned several things that definitely help take my photos to another level.

Marian K

One of the very best!

I’ve participated in a number of photographic workshops. This was one of the very best!

Michael Griffith

You Walk Away Learning So Much!

I have attended several photography workshops, including with some National names – this one is a class apart. David and Barry bring their down to earth style to the workshop and you walk away learning so much – while actually taking pictures. This is a hands-on lesson – which makes it really interesting. I would absolutely do a workshop with them again.

Arun K

Instruction and Independence!

This was a terrific workshop whether you are a beginner or a more experienced photographer. If I needed help or had a question either David or Barry was right there. If I wanted to wander off and work on my own composition, I could do that. The perfect balance of instruction and independence.

No Matter Your Skill Level, You Won’t Be Disappointed!

Sign up for a workshop! Through the one on one coaching of David and Barry, I came away with more confidence in my ability to get great landscape and astrophotos. No matter your skill level, you won’t be disappointed.

Rhonda H

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