Light & Colour – July 2025

with Jonathan Vaines – 10th, 17th & 24th July 2025 – 4pm until 5pm (uk)

Light & Colour

In this series of online classes, we will approach images with a view to the light within it and controlling the colour.

Evaluation of light is essential when planning how to process an image and having the ability to move that light makes post processing easy. Simple light movements makes all the difference to the impact of an image.

Colour can be lost at the time of image capture, or so it seems. Often the colour is recorded but not seen however in lost cases it can be lifted from a RAW file. When moving light in an image the colour is moved too so knowing how to control that shift is important.

These two elements work hand in hand and gaining control of them individually open a new route to processing your images.

This online class delivered by Zoom over 3 weeks covers control of images in general photography, but we will also cover creative work to move light and colour from one image to another.

We will cover:

  • Adobes most powerful adjustment – levels and curves. Gain full control of them by working with colours, output adjustment and blend modes.
  • The multiple ways to control Colour within Adobe Camera RAW including correct white balancing, hue, saturation and luminance controls, split tone and point colour control.
  • Grading images with colour to produce dramatic effects within images
  • Changing colours with blend modes & channel mixing
  • Control subtle changes within colour with selective colour adjustments
  • Shifting light from one image to another
  • Balancing colours within separate files

This online class is limited to 30 students to allow plenty of time for questions and personal help from Jonathan.

What you will learn

  • How to control the colour you have in an image
  • Make light adjustments to give images impact
  • How to work with colour channels to create false colour adding drama into your work
  • How to blend in elements within a composite by using light and colour from another image
  • Make colour changes selectively
  • How to control colour based on the brightness of your image and add colours selectively to improve your photograph presentation

Meet the Instructor – Jonathan Vaines

We are delighted to welcome Jonathan Vaines to the Photoclub247 team as our resident Photoshop & Printing expert.

He is an internationally recognised photographic judge and teacher, known for his innovative creative approach and post-processing expertise.

Jonathan regularly teaches Photoshop online, both in groups and one to one sessions. He is also an Educator for the Royal Photographic Society and runs processing workshops for them.

Based in Bedfordshire, UK, he empowers photographers around the world.

Book your place NOW!

£35.00 GBP | €41.85 EUR* | $45.20 USD*

* Your purchase will be processed & charged in £ GBP – prices shown for € EUR & $ USD are provided only as an estimate

Places limited to 30 students

 

3 Live Lessons + 1 Year access to recordings

£35.00
Access until 31 July 2026

10th, 17th & 24th July 2025 – 4pm until 5pm (uk)

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, you don’t need to be a member of PhotoClub247 to enrol in this or any of our classes. When you enrol in this class, you get access to the class material and a profile on the Members Portal for 1 year.

You DON’T get access to the Webinar Replay Library – you will need to Join as a PhotoClub247 member to access it.

Yes! You can read/watch the content on any device including laptops, smartphones and tablets.

You can join the Live lessons using a mobile device, although we find it is a better option to use a desktop or laptop computer.

You can watch the Live Lessons on any internet enabled device.

We use Zoom to host these live lessons.

If you have never used Zoom before, please consult the Zoom Help pages with advice on how to install and use Zoom – Joining A Zoom Meeting

You have access to all the lessons, videos and recordings of the Live Lessons for 1 year from the end of the class.

Yes, the Live lessons will be recorded and published in the class content so you can catch up at anytime. You have access to the class material, including the recordings, for 1 year from the end of the class.

You can ask questions during the lesson using the Zoom comments section. Or you can unmute your microphone and ask the question directly to the instructor. The instructor will give you guidance on this at the start of the live lesson.

If you have a question about the lesson when watching the recording, each class has its own dedicated “Secret Space” on the members portal, exclusive to attendees of the class. You can post your questions/comments in this space and get help from the instructor and other attendees.

We use Zoom for the Live lessons.

You have the option to turn off your camera if you don’t want to appear on screen to the other attendees.

If you have any further questions in advance of booking a place on this class, please get in touch. Always happy to help!