3 Months (Basic Adjustments & Mobile Editing):

• Understanding image formats (JPG, PNG, RAW concepts).

• Using mobile editing apps (e.g., Snapseed, Adobe Lightroom Mobile).

• Basic adjustments (brightness, contrast, saturation, cropping, straightening).

• Applying filters effectively.

• Simple object removal/blemish correction.

• Organizing photos on mobile/cloud.

• Sharing optimized images.

(Desktop Editing Workflow):

• Introduction to desktop software (e.g., Adobe Lightroom Classic/CC, Photoshop basics, GIMP/Darktable).

• Importing, organizing, and rating photos (cataloging).

• RAW file processing.

• Advanced adjustments (curves, HSL, sharpening, noise reduction).

• Local adjustments (brushes, gradients).

• Basic retouching techniques (healing brush, clone stamp).

• Batch processing.

• Exporting for different purposes (print, web).

• Portfolio: Before/after examples demonstrating editing skills on various photos.