NEW-DL Lightroom Classic and Photoshop Photo Solution Q&A-PG Adult School

Pacific Grove Adult School Distance Learning Spring Offering

Class Dates: May 12 (Orientation), May 26, June 2, June 9

Class Time: 6-7:30 in Zoom Room Question Submissions: May 7, May 21, May 28, June 4

Class Size: Limited to 8

Questions: Limited to 1 per person per class

Fee: No charge

We are pleased to announce a new class aimed at answering your questions in Lightroom Classic and Photoshop by Barbara Moon Batista and Greg Hyde co-hosting.

This post is to find out the level of interest for this class before proceeding. We ask that you have some experience in either Lightroom Classic or Photoshop. This is not a class to jumpstart you in either program. It is intended for photographers to see what each program can bring to their photo tool kit.

1. We will ask you to submit a photo(s) with question(s) to be reviewed in the class.

2. We would ask that your submission be put in a Dropbox provided the Thursday before the class with to the question emailed in order to provide us with time to prepare.

3. The class will be held virtually on Zoom. It is not necessary for you to have a Zoom account. But you do need to download the application before class.

4. The first class will be an orientation about how to use Zoom, an overview of the course and time for Q&A.

5. This class is limited to 8 in order to provide enough time for Q&A.

6. It is offered at no charge.

Please respond to this post with your questions or interest.

A Conversation about where we are in time and space

I am sure all of you feel the changes in our country, society and towns as much as everybody else in your community whether at work, school or at home. Normal has been interrupted by something we can’t control. Most of us have been asked to shelter in place for a long period of time with uncertainty as our daily companion. Here is some information and my thoughts.

Most of you know that I reach at Pacific Grove Adult School. We were just at the end of the Winter session and registration had opened for the Spring Session when the edict came from the governor that all schools must close. We had one more week of classes before we finished the winter session and looking forward to the Spring session opening. What an adjustment. It started a flood of information and change that was truly overwhelming.

We have been told that classes may start again after April 8th depending on what the situation is at that time. I wanted to reach out to all of you and let you know that we miss seeing all of you in class or around campus and in town. I have valued the friendships that have developed out of the classroom experience. If we should resume classes mid April, it has been suggested that the late Spring start would take classes into mid June. Online registration is open at www.pgusd.org.

I also have 2 private classes that can’t meet in person due to shelter in place, so we are going to meet in a virtual classroom via Zoom. I will let you know how that goes. It will allow me to teach one on one and to groups until this situation is over and we are all back to the new normal.

So, please stay safe, practice all of the skills we are using to be healthy personally and for those around us.

I am available to talk if you want to setup any online teaching sessions or just need to vent. It is important to nourish the soul as well as the body and mind during times of change.

I can be reach at barbara@batistamoon.com. I am working on some mini courses and will be in touch about those as soon as they are finished.

Thank you for taking care of yourselves, your immediate and extended families. We are in this together as a community. Let’s all protect that. We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place. Be calm and channel your frustration into creative projects no matter how simple.

Barbara and Fernando Batista

Batista Moon Studio

Pacific Grove Adult School Spring Registration Opens March 9 2020

Pacific Grove Adult SchoolSpring Class Registration Opens March 9 2020. Please join us for the following courses:

New: Getting Started in Social Media (Scroll to the bottom for details)

Class begin on Tuesday, March 24 at 1 PM the MacLab, Room 7

Lightroom Classic. Class begins on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 1-4 PM for 10 weeks. This course is the Basic class that covers Import & Development, modules. We use the Lightroom Classic book by Scott Kelby as a guide and reference. There is a handout each week for students to take home for reference and review. The class is conducted in the MacLab but PC users are welcomeWe will make you comfortable. Once you have Lightroom open the program looks and acts the same. Keyboard commands are given for both platforms. Fee is $175 and does not include the textbook. It is recommended that you have recent a copy of Lightroom Classic at home or intend to acquire one during the course. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.

Advanced Photography Skills:

Class begin on Monday, March 23rd at 1-4PM in the MacLab, Room 7

This course is for the photographer who wants to build on the skills presented in Basic/Intermediate Photography. This course will cover more in depth focus on camera skills as well as the field trips designed to practice those skills and learn some post producing editing technique. Three field trips will be part of this course. This class starts on March 23, 2020, 1-4 PM The fee is $175 for 9 weeks. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.

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Getting Started in Social Media:

Class begins Thursday, March 26, 2020 in the MacLab Room 7

This class is a prerequisite for Social Media Marketing Class in the Summer Session. Introduction to the basics of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. Learn how to create meaningful relationships with friends, clients and colleagues, share content and information with a global audience and communicate your ideas. You will create an account on each platform in this class. Class meets Thursday 5:30-8:30 PM, 10 weeks, Fee $150 Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.

Corrections- Pacific Grove Adult School Spring Registration Opens March 9 2020 (Copy)

Thank you to a couple of people who found my typos and mistakes. The Advanced Camera class starts Monday, March 23rd. I had some conflicting start times. Thank you for considering spending time with us learning new skills. Barbara

Pacific Grove Adult SchoolSpring Class Registration Opens March 9 2020. Please join us for the following courses:

New: Getting Started in Social Media (Scroll to the bottom for details)

Class begin on Tuesday, March 24 at 1 PM the MacLab, Room 7

Lightroom Classic. Class begins on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 1-4 PM for 10 weeks. This course is the Basic class that covers Import & Development, modules. We use the Lightroom Classic book by Scott Kelby as a guide and reference. There is a handout each week for students to take home for reference and review. The class is conducted in the MacLab but PC users are welcomeWe will make you comfortable. Once you have Lightroom open the program looks and acts the same. Keyboard commands are given for both platforms. Fee is $175 and does not include the textbook. It is recommended that you have recent a copy of Lightroom Classic at home or intend to acquire one during the course. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.

Advanced Photography Skills:

Class begin on Monday, March 23rd at 1PM in the MacLab, Room 7

This course is for the photographer who wants to build on the skills presented in Basic/Intermediate Photography. This course will cover more in depth focus on camera skills as well as the field trips designed to practice those skills and learn some post producing editing technique. Three field trips will be part of this course. This class starts on March 23, 2020, 1-4 PM The fee is $175 for 9 weeks. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.

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Getting Started in Social Media:

Class begins Thursday, March 26, 2020 in the MacLab Room 7

This class is a prerequisite for Social Media Marketing Class in the Summer Session. Introduction to the basics of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. Learn how to create meaningful relationships with friends, clients and colleagues, share content and information with a global audience and communicate your ideas. You will create an account on each platform in this class. Class meets Thursday 5:30-8:30 PM, 10 weeks, Fee $150 Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.

Corrections- Pacific Grove Adult School Spring Registration Opens March 9 2020

Thank you to a couple of people who found my typos and mistakes. The Advanced Camera class starts Monday, March 23rd. I had some conflicting start times. Thank you for considering spending time with us learning new skills. Barbara

Pacific Grove Adult SchoolSpring Class Registration Opens March 9 2020. Please join us for the following courses:

New: Getting Started in Social Media (Scroll to the bottom for details)

Class begin on Tuesday, March 24 at 1 PM the MacLab, Room 7

Lightroom Classic. Class begins on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 1-4 PM for 10 weeks. This course is the Basic class that covers Import & Development, modules. We use the Lightroom Classic book by Scott Kelby as a guide and reference. There is a handout each week for students to take home for reference and review. The class is conducted in the MacLab but PC users are welcomeWe will make you comfortable. Once you have Lightroom open the program looks and acts the same. Keyboard commands are given for both platforms. Fee is $175 and does not include the textbook. It is recommended that you have recent a copy of Lightroom Classic at home or intend to acquire one during the course. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.

Advanced Photography Skills:

Class begin on Monday, March 23rd at 1PM in the MacLab, Room 7

This course is for the photographer who wants to build on the skills presented in Basic/Intermediate Photography. This course will cover more in depth focus on camera skills as well as the field trips designed to practice those skills and learn some post producing editing technique. Three field trips will be part of this course. This class starts on March 23, 2020, 1-4 PM The fee is $175 for 9 weeks. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.

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Getting Started in Social Media:

Class begins Thursday, March 26, 2020 in the MacLab Room 7

This class is a prerequisite for Social Media Marketing Class in the Summer Session. Introduction to the basics of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. Learn how to create meaningful relationships with friends, clients and colleagues, share content and information with a global audience and communicate your ideas. You will create an account on each platform in this class. Class meets Thursday 5:30-8:30 PM, 10 weeks, Fee $150 Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.

Getting Started in Social Media - Class starts on March 26 2020

Introduction to the basics of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. Learn how to create meaningful relationships with friends, clients and colleagues, share content and information with a global audience and communicate your ideas and interests. We will create an account on each platform in this class and explore the many functions and nuances of their features.

This class is a prerequisite for Social Media Marketing class in the Summer Session.

Please register at Pacific Grove Adult School https://www.pgadulted.com. The class will be held on Monday evening starting March 26th 5:30-8:30 for 10 weeks. The fee is $150. You can call a human at 831-646-6580.

I hope to see you there. I am excited about exploring the potential of these social media platforms

NEW CLASSES Pacific Grove Adult School Winter Registration is Open -Classes Start January 6th 2020

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! WE HAVE LOTS TO CHOOSE FROM IN TH 2020 CLASS SELECTION FOR PACIFIC GROVE ADULT SCHOOL. I HAVE LISTED MY CLASSES BELOW BUT WE ALSO HAVE ADDED ADOBE PREMIER PRO AND SHOOT VIDEO AND RECORD AUDIO FOR SOCIAL MEDIA BY GREG HYE; CREATE VIDEO CLIPS/MOVIE ON YOUR IPAD/IPHONE BY RICHARD CASSAM.

REGISTER ONLINE https://www.pgadulted.com OR CALL A HUMAN AT 831-646-6580

Pacific Grove Adult School Winter Class Registration now Open. Please join us for the following classes

New: Getting Started in Social Media (Scroll to the bottom for details)

Class begin on Thursday, January 9th 2020 at 5:30 PM in the MacLab, Room 7

Photoshop for Lightroom Users. Class begins on Thursday, Jan 9th, 5:30-8:30 PM for 10 weeks. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is truly an awesome program, and the primary editing tool for so many photographers today. But, at some point, you realize that there are things you need to do to your images that Lightroom just can’t do.It could be anything from pro-level portrait retouching, to blending two or more images together, to incredible special effects, to removing distracting things in your image, to adding beautiful type to your images, and, well…there are just lots of incredible things you could do…if you just knew Photoshop. The textbook is pictured above. Fee is $175 and does not include the textbook. It is recommended that you have recent copy of Lightroom Classic and Photoshop at home or intend to acquire one during the course. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580. #Lightroom #Photoshop #photo #pgadult

Prerequisite for Photoshop for Lightroom Users in the Winter of 2020 is a basic understanding of Lightroom.

Basic Photography Skills:

Class begin on Tuesday, January 7th at 1PM in the MacLab, Room 7

This is a Basic course to improve your camera skills and get off of Auto. Learn Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Depth of Field, Focal Length, Auto Focus, Color Temperature, Composition, Weekly assignments, critique, fieldtrip will be part of this course. This class starts on Jan 7th 2020. The fee is $175 for 10 weeks. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580. #photography #camera #dslr #Auto #Aperturepriority #shutterpriority #whitebalanc #Compostion

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Getting Started in Social Media Marketing:

Class begins Monday, October 26th 1PM in the MacLab Room 7

This class is a basic introduction to the marketing features of Facebook and Instagram. Learn what social media marketing is and how to use it to promote a product or service and connect with your audience. This class meets on Monday, 1-4 in the MacLab Room 7. The class starts on January 13 2020 and is 8 weeks long. The fee is $175. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580. #socialmedia #marketing #facebook #instagram

Prerequisite for this class is a Facebook and Instagram account with a basic understanding of the platform.

Spinach and Feta Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

This recipe intrigued me with the “sweet potato crust” in the title. I was looking through some suggested holiday favorites and this one jumped out. So, it made the list of “I am going to try this”. It would either be one of those “wanna be” quiches or would be a keeper. So, here we go:

Ingredients:

Cooking Spray

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8 inch thick slides

1 teaspoon canola oil

1/2 sliced onion

1 (5 oz) bag fresh baby spinach

1/2 cup 1% low fat milk

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

4 large eggs

2 large egg whites

1.5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/3 cup)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit

2. Coat a 9 inch pie plate with cooking spray (choose a deep dish one)

3. Layer sweet potatoes in slight overlapping concentric circles on bottom of plate, cutting slices in half to fit around the side, rounded sides up.

4. Coat potatoes with cooking spray.

5. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until potatoes are slightly tender.

6. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add oil and onion; sauce 3 minutes

7. Add spinach; sauce 3 minutes remove from heat; cool

8. Combine milk and next 5 ingredients (salt, pepper, eggs, including the egg whites) in a medium bowl; stir with whisk.

9. Arrange spinach mix in crust; pour egg mixture over spinach. Sprinkle with feta.

10. Bake at 375 degrees F for 35 minutes or until egg mixture is set. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Serves 6-8 people. It was very good and worth repeating. Good for those guests who may be vegetarian.

Cranberry Gingerbread 2019 Holiday Season

I found this recipe for the holidays. Food & Wine’s Kay Chun makes a gingerbread loaf…..adds plenty of tart fresh cranberries. The loaf can be sliced, spread with sweet butter and served with a hot cup of tea or coffee. A spicy, aromatic break during the holidays.

©2019 Barbara Moon Batista, Cranberry Gingerbread

Cranberry Gingerbread

Ingredients:

1/2 cup canola oil, plus more for greasing

3/4 cup unsulfured molasses

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger

1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, 6 oz, coarsely chopped

2 cups all purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and Grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan (I used a 9x5 inch loaf pan).

2. In a large bowl, whisk the 1/2 cup canola oil with the molasses, brown sugar, eggs, ginger and cranberries.

3. In a medium bowl, sift the flour with the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt.

4. Whisk the flour mixture into the molasses mixture until well blended.

5. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes, until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs attached. (Oven temps vary. I had to add 6 minutes to the bake time).

6. Transfer to a rack and let cool for 10 minutes, then unfold the gingerbread and let cool to room temperature before slicing and serving.

The gingerbread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Cranberry Chutney

One of my favorite recipes. I just rediscovered it while looking for something else. I just made this for the house on Christmas Eve and felt it deserved to be photographed before consumption. Enjoy!!

©Cranberry Chutney 2019, Barbara Moon Batista

Cranberry Chutney

4 cups (1 pound) fresh cranberries

1 cup Seedless Raisins

1 2/3 cups sugar

1 Tablespoon Cinnamon

1 1/2 Teaspoon ground Ginger

1/4 Teaspoon ground Cloves

1 cup water

1 medium-size onion, peeled and chopped

1 medium-sized apple, pared, quartered, cored, and chopped

1/2 cup thinly sliced celery

Comments on ingredients: I took liberties with the apples, I didn’t pare.

1. Combine cranberries, raisins, sugar, spices and water in a large saucepan, Simmer 15 minutes, or until berries pop and mixture thickens. Cooking time may vary.

2. Site in onion, apple, and celery; simmer 15 minutes long, or until mixture thickens.

3. Ladle into hot sterilized jars; seal, following manufacturers instructions. OR you can put into a bowl and serve or store in the refrigerator.

4. Makes 4 8oz jars.

Happy Holidays - A Year of Growth and Learning

2019 was a year to remember. All of the growth that came as a result of learning something new. You don’t have to take a class to learn something every day. The smallest observation or curiosity can lead to a new piece of information or realization that keeps us learning and growing.

I have my students to thank for all they teach me as we progress through each course. The questions and aha moments are the ones to be grateful for. Within each questions is the kernel or seed that leads us down the information hi way. Each aha moment makes me realize how grateful I am to have been able to share in those moments.

Creativity is fueled by all of the above and more. Curiosity is a powerful learning tool. Combine creativity and curiosity and it leads to wonderful moments of enlightenment and total joy at having reached that moment of being open to the idea.

Let’s rejoice in our ability to live, breathe and create learning experiences in our lives. Let’s continue our search and learning in 2020.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Batista Moon Studio

Fernando and Barbara

Pacific Grove Adult School Winter Registration is Open -Classes Start January 6th 2020

Pacific Grove Adult School Winter Class Registration now Open. Please join us for the following classes

New: Getting Started in Social Media (Scroll to the bottom for details)

Class begin on Thursday, January 9th 2020 at 5:30 PM in the MacLab, Room 7

Photoshop for Lightroom Users. Class begins on Thursday, Jan 9th, 5:30-8:30 PM for 10 weeks. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is truly an awesome program, and the primary editing tool for so many photographers today. But, at some point, you realize that there are things you need to do to your images that Lightroom just can’t do.It could be anything from pro-level portrait retouching, to blending two or more images together, to incredible special effects, to removing distracting things in your image, to adding beautiful type to your images, and, well…there are just lots of incredible things you could do…if you just knew Photoshop. The textbook is pictured above. Fee is $175 and does not include the textbook. It is recommended that you have recent copy of Lightroom Classic and Photoshop at home or intend to acquire one during the course. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.

Prerequisite for Photoshop for Lightroom Users in the Winter of 2020 is a basic understanding of Lightroom.

Basic Photography Skills:

Class begin on Tuesday, January 7th at 1PM in the MacLab, Room 7

This is a Basic course to improve your camera skills and get off of Auto. Learn Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Depth of Field, Focal Length, Auto Focus, Color Temperature, Composition, Weekly assignments, critique, fieldtrip will be part of this course. This class starts on Jan 7th 2020. The fee is $175 for 10 weeks. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.

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Getting Started in Social Media Marketing:

Class begins Monday, October 26th 1PM in the MacLab Room 7

This class is a basic introduction to the marketing features of Facebook and Instagram. Learn what social media marketing is and how to use it to promote a product or service and connect with your audience. This class meets on Monday, 1-4 in the MacLab Room 7. The class starts on January 13 2020 and is 8 weeks long. The fee is $175. Register online at https://www.pgadulted.com or call a human at 831-646-6580.

Prerequisite for this class is a Facebook and Instagram account with a basic understanding of the platform.

20% Discount on Lightroom/Photoshop Tutoring and Photography Lessons

Extending the Black Friday offer to January 6, 2019. Treat yourself or family to some Lightroom/Photoshop Tutoring, Camera Basics, Private Field Trip on the Big Sur Coast, Monterey, Moss Landing, Santa Cruz, Mission San Antonio and so forth.

Lightroom/Photoshops Tutoring - Do you have questions about Import/Export or Editing? Got a bit rusty with the tools in Lightroom and Photoshop? Let us help you bone up and polish those skills with a one on one session in our studio or your location.

Drones: Need some help getting that drone you have to work properly? Fernando is a licensed drone pilot and you would be amazed how adept he is with flying.

Private Lessons are great way to get your Questions answered. When you book a lesson we will ask you what you would like to learn more about. We can then set up a time that works for you in the field or as a private lesson in our studio or yours. Subject that might be of interest include Basic Camera (what are all of those buttons), Image critique, Photoshop, Lightroom, Lighting (Portrait or Still Life), Drone Basics and more.

Out of the Area? We can give a lesson on a remote software, Team Viewer (it is a free download). We log onto your computer via Team Viewer and we can see your desktop and begin answering your questions. Really magical when you think about it. 

We are offering a 20% discount in gratitude for all of the gifts of friendships we have received this year.  

Fee: $75 an hour/2hour minimum at our studio = $60 an hour with promotion

$100 an hour/2 hours minimum at your location - $80 an hour with promotion

$125 an hour/2 hour minimum for location camera/drone instruction = $100 an hour with promotion

Contact us by email at barbara.moon@batistamoon.com for fees and any other questions you may have. We will send your gift in a beautiful card with a print you choose can from a selection for this promotion. 

Offer Ends Jan 6 2020. Watch for other promotions. 

Black Friday Weekend Sale- 20% Discount on Tutoring

Treat yourself or family member to some Lightroom or Photoshop Tutoring, Camera Basics, Private Field Trip on the Big Sur Coast, Monterey, Moss Landing, Santa Cruz, Mission San Antonio or a place of your choice.

Private Lessons are great way to get your Questions answered. When you book a lesson we will ask you what you would like to learn more about in photography, Lightroom or Photoshop. We can then set up a time that works for you in the field or as a private lesson in our studio or yours. Subjects that might be of interest include Basic Camera (what are all of those buttons), Image critique, Photoshop, Lightroom, Lighting (Portrait or Still Life), Drone Basics, Architecture, etc.

Out of the Area? We can give a lesson on a remote software, Team Viewer (it is a free download). We log onto your computer via Team Viewer and we can see your desktop and begin answering your questions. Really magical when you think about it. 

We are offering a 20% discount.

Contact us by email at barbara.moon@batistamoon.com for fees and any other questions you may have.

Offer Ends Dec 2nd 2020

Tutoring our place $75/hour 2 hour minimum (Lightroom,Photoshop,Camera/Studio)

Tutoring on location $100/hour 2 hour minimum(= (Lightroom,Photoshop,Camera/Studio)

Tag-A-Long camera instruction locally $100/hour 2 hour minimum

Please feel free to ask questions about our fees or other instruction you might like. Email me at

barbara.moon@batistamoon.com

Purchase must be used 12 months from date of purchase.

Class Starts October 28, 2019 - Getting Started in Social Media

Introduction the basic of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. Learn how to create meaningful relationships with friends, clients and colleagues, share content and information with a global audience and communicate your ideas and interests. We will create an account on each platform in this class and explore the many functions and nuances of their features.

This class is a prerequisite for Social Media Marketing class in the Winter Session.

Please register at Pacific Grove Adult School https://www.pgadulted.com. The class will be held on Monday afternoon starting October 28th from 1-4 for 7 weeks. The fee is $125. You can call a human at 831-646-6580.

I hope to see you there. I am excited about exploring the potential of these social media platforms

Class Starts October 28, 2019 - Getting Started in Social Media

Introduction the basic of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. Learn how to create meaningful relationships with friends, clients and colleagues, share content and information with a global audience and communicate your ideas and interests. We will create an account on each platform in this class and explore the many functions and nuances of their features.

This class is a prerequisite for Social Media Marketing class in the Winter Session.

Please register at Pacific Grove Adult School https://www.pgadulted.com. The class will be held on Monday afternoon starting October 28th from 1-4 for 7 weeks. The fee is $125. You can call a human at 831-646-6580.

I hope to see you there. I am excited about exploring the potential of these social media platforms

Volunteer Needed for Photographers Rendezvous Oct 18-20

We need a volunteer to help with Photographers Rendezvous 2019. Our regular staff member can’t make it this year. We can offer Room and Board at Mission San Antonio for the event October 18-20. Availability on October 17th is a plus. Duties are light. It is a great event with a lot of interaction with accomplished photographers and great work on view. Please contact me if you are interested by sending me an email with the link on this post. Details about Rendezvous can be read at the website: https://www.photographersrendezvous.com

Caution: Don’t rush to upgrade to macOS Catalina

Caution: Don’t rush to upgrade to macOS Catalina

Catalina the island is a paradise. Catalina, the Mac operating system, could be hell for some creatives, including DJs, writers and photographers if they immediately upgrade. Adobe, makers of Photoshop and Lightroom, are telling users to hold off on updating to macOS Catalina until it can iron out a number of compatibility issues. Music DJ’s knew they would lose iTunes. They also lose XML file support, used to sort tracks into playlists. Third-party DJ apps. like Traktor and Rekordobx that could

Read in Cult of Mac: https://apple.news/Ai072kSYuQWqECgg9lFtJUA

Shared from Apple News

Getting Started in Social Media - Class Starts October 28, 2019

Introduction the basic of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. Learn how to create meaningful relationships with friends, clients and colleagues, share content and information with a global audience and communicate your ideas and interests. We will create an account on each platform in this class and explore the many functions and nuances of their features.

This class is a prerequisite for Social Media Marketing class in the Winter Session.

Please register at Pacific Grove Adult School https://www.pgadulted.com. The class will be held on Monday afternoon starting October 28th from 1-4 for 7 weeks. The fee is $125. You can call a human at 831-646-6580.

I hope to see you there. I am excited about exploring the potential of these social media platforms

Photoshop for Lightroom Users Class - Limited Seating in Private Setting -Starts October 23rd.

Photoshop for Lightroom users is a course I developed and beta tested this summer. The response was so good I would like tooter it again. The students commented that my teaching style and small group setting gave them exactly what they needed to understand and use Photoshop in a new way. I am very excited about offering this class again.

We would hold the class here at the studio one night a week for eight weeks. I am sending this out to see how many people would be interested. It would require that you have a laptop with Lightroom and Photoshop on it. We can accommodate 4 or 5 students. Hours would be 6-9 PM.

The fee will be $399 for 8 classes which includes handouts. Start date October 23rd, and then October 30, November 6, 13, 20, Dec 4, 11, 18. Please respond to this blog post using the email link or email me directly with questions or comments barbara.moon@batistamoon.com. We will be using the Photoshop for Lightroom Users by Scott Kelby. Thank you for your interest. Barbara Moon Batista

”Barbara’s Photoshop for Lightroom class was extremely well done. I found her teaching materials and method to be understandable and thorough. She is able to make a complex subject easy to absorb and actually fun.” Bob Dvorak

“This is an excellent second course after Lightroom. The lessons are very clear, very useful and very fun!!! I highly recommend this course and learned a ton from it.” Deborah Stewart