Start Right Here!

The stories of your life are precious. More than likely, you love taking photos of the big and small things in your life. You love writing and recording, savoring and saving. And also more than likely you've got that backlog of photos you've been meaning to do something with (that's actually why I got started). After all, photos only take on significance when people look at them. Time to dig them out of whatever drive or CD or phone or random spot they're in, and make something amazing!

(Note : If you already own Up & Running from the archived classes, this content is the same.)

Here's a look at the project we'll make together in our class.

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Our Goal: Introduce the Benefits of Digital Scrapbooking

There are lots of reasons to love digital Scrapbooking from the instant sharing to being able to create custom art. we hope you'll love it all too!

Share Instantly

You can use your computer and Photoshop or Photoshop Elements to create gorgeous projects that showcase your photos and words, AND share them online instantly with family and friends all over the world.

Print Albums & Keepsakes

You can print your digital scrapbook pages individually, or transform them into photo albums as keepsakes or gifts. I'll share resources to help you get perfect prints and photo books every time.

Grow Your Skills, Spread Your Wings

This is the big one. It should be written in big red letters and then underlined 1,000 times. The best thing about learning how to use Photoshop, is the learning. The skills you'll gain through the class series here will last you a lifetime, and you'll be amazed at all the things you're able to do (posters, flyers, kids' school projects, announcements, home decor, you name it). Those creative wings are just waiting to unfurl, and it all starts right here.

All of the classes here at JessicaSprague.com come with gorgeous video instruction, broken down into project-based lessons and individual tasks within each lesson. This bite-sized approach to Photoshop makes it easy to understand, and you'll be amazed at what you can accomplish in just 30 minutes at a time! During this introductory course, I'll show you how to:

The prerequisites for this class are Digital 1 and Digital 2. You'll need a computer with internet access, and have any version of Photoshop Elements 9+ or Photoshop CS5+ installed. Adobe offers a free 30-day trial of these programs in its latest version.

I'll Be Right There With You

The Digital 1: We've Just Begun course is the first installment of the JessicaSprague Digital courses!. By the end of class, you will have learned new Photoshop techniques including how to set up a digital scrapbooking page! How awesome is that? We love to see your photos and cherished albums, and with every JessicaSprague.com course, there are many different ways to get in touch to show off your art, or ask a question! Register now, and I'll see you in class!