Finding Photoshop Instructors?

Does anyone know a good starting point for locating a "guruish", independant
Photoshop instructor? I'm working with a company that will be setting up a
software training facility and some of their early research indicates that
basic to intermediate Photoshop with an emphasis on digital photography
would be a well received course.

With or without course material-- primarily east coast (D.C. area) to start.

"Starband" <cd@NOSPAMmsiworld.com> wrote in message
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> Does anyone know a good starting point for locating a "guruish",
independant
> Photoshop instructor? I'm working with a company that will be setting up a
> software training facility and some of their early research indicates that
> basic to intermediate Photoshop with an emphasis on digital photography
> would be a well received course.
>
> With or without course material-- primarily east coast (D.C. area) to
start.

hmm, well he is not "guruish" his is a guru, and unfortunately for you
living in Colorado, but he could probably put you in touch with someone in
your area that he feels is up to par for training people. He is Ben
Willmore, who is not just a guy that knows Photoshop inside out, but also a
guy who is down to earth enough to relay that information for others to
learn from. No fluff, not bluff, Ben is definitely at the top of my list for
quality trainers in PS. I will not put his email here for ethical reasons,
but his web site, which you can contact him through is
http://www.digitalmastery.com.

Katrin Eismann is the best I have seen for using PS to restore old
photographs, and correct more recent shots. She too is able to get her
expertise across in a comfortable manner. You can contact her via her web
site at http://www.photoshopdiva.com

Take care,
Linda.

Thanks, Linda!

Having taken and taught a number of classes myself (not PS), I've always
found that the depth of one's knowledge, especially w/ mid-level courses, is
not nearly as important as the ability to-- in your words-- "relay that
information for others to learn from". Perhaps that's why typically
programmers make terrible trainers. <s>

I'll look into both names you mentioned.

Thanks again.



"Linda Nieuwenstein" <this-is-not-my@email-address.com> wrote in message
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> "Starband" <cd@NOSPAMmsiworld.com> wrote in message
> newsykUa.550$Py.119793774@twister2.starband.net. ..
> > Does anyone know a good starting point for locating a "guruish",
> independant
> > Photoshop instructor? I'm working with a company that will be setting up
a
> > software training facility and some of their early research indicates
that
> > basic to intermediate Photoshop with an emphasis on digital photography
> > would be a well received course.
> >
> > With or without course material-- primarily east coast (D.C. area) to
> start.
>
> hmm, well he is not "guruish" his is a guru, and unfortunately for you
> living in Colorado, but he could probably put you in touch with someone in
> your area that he feels is up to par for training people. He is Ben
> Willmore, who is not just a guy that knows Photoshop inside out, but also
a
> guy who is down to earth enough to relay that information for others to
> learn from. No fluff, not bluff, Ben is definitely at the top of my list
for
> quality trainers in PS. I will not put his email here for ethical reasons,
> but his web site, which you can contact him through is
> http://www.digitalmastery.com.
>
> Katrin Eismann is the best I have seen for using PS to restore old
> photographs, and correct more recent shots. She too is able to get her
> expertise across in a comfortable manner. You can contact her via her web
> site at http://www.photoshopdiva.com
>
> Take care,
> Linda.
>
>

Hey-- flip away! <s>

We are looking at some of the obvious sources such as those you mentioned,
but I often find that word of mouth works better. I also think that some of
the best candidates are not actively looking for assignments, but would
consider something if it came along.

For example, in my area (upstate NY) the best local contractors (carpenters,
plumbers, electricians, etc.) never advertise--they don't have to. You have
to hunt them down and make a case as to why they should consider working on
your job! Weird, 'ay?

Thanks for the input.




"jrzyguy" <navarrj123@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> im NOT being flippant here....but why not try the obvious by putting ads
in
> monster (or the like) or in the newspaper. Working here in nyc i am
always
> scouring the papers and job boards for photoshop ads and the such.
>
>
> "Linda Nieuwenstein" <this-is-not-my@email-address.com> wrote in message
> news:BplUa.2339$Gf3.10487@tor-nn1.netcom.ca...
> > "Starband" <cd@NOSPAMmsiworld.com> wrote in message
> > newsykUa.550$Py.119793774@twister2.starband.net. ..
> > > Does anyone know a good starting point for locating a "guruish",
> > independant
> > > Photoshop instructor? I'm working with a company that will be setting
up
> a
> > > software training facility and some of their early research indicates
> that
> > > basic to intermediate Photoshop with an emphasis on digital
photography
> > > would be a well received course.
> > >
> > > With or without course material-- primarily east coast (D.C. area) to
> > start.
> >
> > hmm, well he is not "guruish" his is a guru, and unfortunately for you
> > living in Colorado, but he could probably put you in touch with someone
in
> > your area that he feels is up to par for training people. He is Ben
> > Willmore, who is not just a guy that knows Photoshop inside out, but
also
> a
> > guy who is down to earth enough to relay that information for others to
> > learn from. No fluff, not bluff, Ben is definitely at the top of my list
> for
> > quality trainers in PS. I will not put his email here for ethical
reasons,
> > but his web site, which you can contact him through is
> > http://www.digitalmastery.com.
> >
> > Katrin Eismann is the best I have seen for using PS to restore old
> > photographs, and correct more recent shots. She too is able to get her
> > expertise across in a comfortable manner. You can contact her via her
web
> > site at http://www.photoshopdiva.com
> >
> > Take care,
> > Linda.
> >
> >
>
>

If you are looking for "name brand" instructors, consider Barry Haynes
(and co-authors) of the Photoshop Artistry series books. The books are
almost written like verbatim from his workshop, so they may give you a
hint.

If you are looking for someone to teach PS for photographers, hire one
who has been a traditional photographer with darkroom experience. The
students are likely to have a similar background and may be interested
in learning how to transfer their traditional skills to the PS
techniques. Willmore's books, like many others, do not suggest that he's
a photographer. Their examples and tutorials are not based on actual
photographs, while Haynes' and Eismann's are.

Starband wrote:
>
> Thanks, Linda!
>
> Having taken and taught a number of classes myself (not PS), I've always
> found that the depth of one's knowledge, especially w/ mid-level courses, is
> not nearly as important as the ability to-- in your words-- "relay that
> information for others to learn from". Perhaps that's why typically
> programmers make terrible trainers. <s>
>
> I'll look into both names you mentioned.
>
> Thanks again.
>
> "Linda Nieuwenstein" <this-is-not-my@email-address.com> wrote in message
> news:BplUa.2339$Gf3.10487@tor-nn1.netcom.ca...
> > "Starband" <cd@NOSPAMmsiworld.com> wrote in message
> > newsykUa.550$Py.119793774@twister2.starband.net. ..
> > > Does anyone know a good starting point for locating a "guruish",
> > independant
> > > Photoshop instructor? I'm working with a company that will be setting up
> a
> > > software training facility and some of their early research indicates
> that
> > > basic to intermediate Photoshop with an emphasis on digital photography
> > > would be a well received course.
> > >
> > > With or without course material-- primarily east coast (D.C. area) to
> > start.
> >
> > hmm, well he is not "guruish" his is a guru, and unfortunately for you
> > living in Colorado, but he could probably put you in touch with someone in
> > your area that he feels is up to par for training people. He is Ben
> > Willmore, who is not just a guy that knows Photoshop inside out, but also
> a
> > guy who is down to earth enough to relay that information for others to
> > learn from. No fluff, not bluff, Ben is definitely at the top of my list
> for
> > quality trainers in PS. I will not put his email here for ethical reasons,
> > but his web site, which you can contact him through is
> > http://www.digitalmastery.com.
> >
> > Katrin Eismann is the best I have seen for using PS to restore old
> > photographs, and correct more recent shots. She too is able to get her
> > expertise across in a comfortable manner. You can contact her via her web
> > site at http://www.photoshopdiva.com
> >
> > Take care,
> > Linda.
> >
> >