Advanced Image Development in Affinity | Feb 17th & 24th

Date  | Wednesday, February 17th & 24th, 2027

Time  |  6:00 – 8:00 PM MDT

Location |  Online via Zoom

Cost  | Members $108 Non-Member $120

Register early to help ensure your class runs. Courses that do not meet minimum enrollment may be cancelled.

Instructor  |  Eric Hagemann

Skill Level  |  All skill levels welcome

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Objective:

Move beyond the fundamentals of Affinity and develop a more intentional approach to image editing. Learn to combine layers, masks, selections, adjustments, and retouching techniques to create sophisticated photographs while maintaining an organized, manageable workflow.

Course Description:

Once you understand Affinity’s basic tools, the more important question becomes: What does the photograph need, and how do you make it happen?

Join photo educator Eric Hagemann for this two-part online class focused on the craft of advanced image development in Affinity.

Rather than studying individual tools in isolation, this class concentrates on building a thoughtful editing process. Eric will demonstrate how to evaluate a photograph, identify a desired outcome, and select the techniques needed to shape tone, color, contrast, depth, and the viewer’s attention.

Students will explore more sophisticated masking and selection techniques, luminosity-based adjustments, blending, advanced retouching, and strategies for building complex edits while maintaining a manageable layer structure.

Throughout the class, Eric will emphasize the importance of understanding why an adjustment is needed before deciding how to make it.

By the end of the course, participants will have a deeper understanding of Affinity and a more systematic approach to developing their photographs.

Materials Needed:

• Computer with Affinity installed
• Reliable internet connection and Zoom access
• A selection of photographs for reference or editing

If you have questions about camera equipment or resources, contact us at edu@cpacphoto.org in advance of the class. For online classes and workshops please register as you normally would, and CPAC will update you with the proper links. To participate in an online course, students will need access to a desktop, laptop, or tablet with adequate internet connection and storage space.