Simon Foster - Affinity Photo for the iPad (Download)

Mobile photo editing has transformed from simple filters to professional-grade image enhancement. Affinity Photo for iPad delivers desktop-level power in a portable format, but its comprehensive toolset can overwhelm newcomers. Understanding not just which tools exist, but when and why to use them, separates casual snapshots from polished, professional-looking images.

Course Overview

Affinity Photo for the iPad teaches complete photo editing workflows designed specifically for touchscreen devices. Instructor Simon Foster brings over 30 years of design experience and a teaching background focused on making complex concepts accessible to beginners. His approach emphasizes solid foundations over flashy effects, ensuring you build sustainable skills rather than memorizing quick tricks.

The course assumes no prior knowledge—just an iPad with Affinity Photo installed. Through 9.5+ hours of instruction, you’ll progress from basic edits to advanced techniques, with downloadable practice photos and exercises to reinforce each concept.

Course Updates: This course covers both Affinity Photo 1 and includes additional videos addressing Version 2 features, including the Command Controller, Quick Menu, Live Layer Masks, Live Mesh Warp Filter, and new export formats (WEBP, JPEG XL).

What You’ll Learn

Foundation Skills

Basic five-step workflow for any photo
Rotating and cropping techniques
Understanding and working with layers
Adjusting exposure and tonal balance
Color correction and white balance
Blemish removal and retouching
Noise reduction and sharpening methods

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Advanced Editing Techniques

Selection tools (rectangular, elliptical, freehand, magic wand, refine brush)
Layer masks for precise adjustments
Curves for professional-grade control
Layer blend ranges and blend modes
Clone brush for seamless corrections
HSL (Hue, Saturation, Luminosity) adjustments
Dodge and burn techniques

Creative Applications

Black and white conversions
Clipping layers for non-destructive editing
Filters and live effects
Gradients and shapes
Text integration
Liquify tools for creative distortion
Layer effects and styles
Develop Persona for RAW processing

Practical Workflow The course includes five complete photo editing sessions from start to finish, demonstrating real-world workflows and problem-solving approaches. You’ll learn to identify common photo issues and apply appropriate corrections in the right sequence.

Who Should Enroll

This course is ideal for beginners wanting to learn professional photo editing on iPad, photographers seeking mobile editing solutions, and anyone transitioning from basic photo apps to comprehensive editing software. Simon’s teaching philosophy focuses on understanding the “why” behind techniques, not just the “how,” making this valuable for those building long-term editing skills.