Photoshop on Steroids

Photoshop is inherently destructive when editing raster files such as JPEG and TIFF, as it alters the original pixel data. This two-day workshop focuses exclusively on a non-destructive workflow for editing and enhancing JPEG images—specifically those produced by digital cameras—using the powerful Camera Raw plugin within Photoshop.

While Adobe has provided various workarounds to minimize destructive editing—such as duplicating layers, using adjustment layers and masks, or converting layers to Smart Objects—these methods must be learned individually. They can be time-consuming, increase file sizes, and often complicate the editing process.

By contrast, Camera Raw offers a streamlined, non-destructive editing environment that simplifies the entire workflow. You can make powerful global and local adjustments, all without permanently altering your original image. Edits remain fully reversible, allowing for maximum flexibility with no loss of image quality. This workshop will equip you with the skills to confidently and efficiently enhance JPEG files—without the complexity or pitfalls of traditional Photoshop editing.