Aperture Training

Apple’s Aperture software is a powerful and efficient way to manage, store, manipulate and export your digital images, whether you’re a professional or amateur photographer.

In addition to my two years of using Aperture daily, I’m one of the only Certified Apple Professionals in Aperture 2 in New Mexico – a certification involves an Apple-approved two-day training course in California and an exam on which you have to score over 80% to pass. All my images on this site have been processed only with Aperture. I’m also a member of the Aperture Users Network.

Whether you’re just starting out with Aperture (possibly moving from iPhoto), or want to explore some of its more advanced features, my one-to-one consulting and training can help. I’ll work with you to devise a plan that covers all the things you want to study, in a way and at a pace that suits you best.

I’ve worked with career photographers such as Jack Parsons, and with amateurs looking to develop a more efficient workflow for their personal projects.

What we cover

It depends on your requirements, but typically we address most of all of the following:

• setting up your hardware and understanding how the Library works
• importing images
• working with projects, folders and albums
• rating, selecting and comparing images
• basic adjustments (exposure, white balance, cropping, levels)
• advanced adjustments (highlights/shadows, vignetting, repairs, sharpening)
• adding keywords and metadata, batch adjustments of multiple images
• exporting and backing up

How we cover it

At your place, on your computer, with your files – so you’re doing real work in your real environment.

Get in touch

If you’re interested in learning more about my Aperture consulting and training drop me an email: david@clearingthevision.com or give me a call: (505) 216-6750