Description
Digital Scrapbook Photo Editing: Enhance, Manipulate & Use AI with Confidence in Adobe Photoshop
Digital Scrapbook Photo Editing: Downloadable Replay | 9 Video Modules | Adobe Photoshop CC | Compatible with Photoshop & Elements
Your photos are the heart of every page you create — so it makes sense that they deserve a little more love than a simple drag and drop. This class is built around one simple idea: you do not need better photos. What you need is a better way to work with the ones you already have.
Designed specifically for digital scrapbooking, memory keeping, photo storytelling, and digital collage art, this digital scrapbook photo editing class gives you a clear, repeatable workflow for transforming almost-great photos into meaningful, story-driven images — page after page, project after project.
Does This Sound Like You?
Sometimes a photo is so close to being exactly right — and yet something is just a little off. If any of these feel familiar, this class was made for you:
- “My photo is good — but it is not quite popping the way I want it to.”
- “The colors feel dull or off, and I have no idea how to fix them.”
- “My photos just do not work together on the page.”
- “I want a simpler, cleaner way to create extractions.”
The good news is that none of this is about the photos themselves. Rather, it is about having a process — and that is exactly what this class gives you.
What You Will Learn in Digital Scrapbook Photo Editing
By the end of this digital scrapbook photo editing class, you will have a complete, repeatable workflow for enhancing your photos and elevating every page you create. Specifically, you will learn how to:
- Improve photos quickly using contrast and color tools — often in just a few clicks
- Remove color casts and boost vibrance without tipping into over-editing
- Use black and white intentionally, for balance, focus, and emotional storytelling
- Remove distractions, replace objects, and extend images using Adobe AI tools
- Improve overall image quality for both new photos and older, lower-resolution ones
- Create cleaner, simpler photo extractions using a streamlined, modern workflow
- Use extractions beautifully with frames, masks, and blended designs
- Combine everything into a single workflow you can reach for again and again
In short, this is not about doing more. It is about doing what matters — better, faster, and with real intention behind every edit.
Who Is This Digital Scrapbook Photo Editing Class For?
This class is a natural fit for a wide range of creatives — particularly those who want their photos to work harder and tell better stories on the page. It is designed for:
- Digital scrapbookers and memory keepers at any level
- Photo storytellers and collage artists who want more from their imagery
- Photoshop users looking to refine and streamline their editing workflow
- Creatives who love layered, artsy, expressive page design
- Anyone ready to turn almost-great photos into powerful storytelling images
No perfection required — just a willingness to experiment, play, and grow. And if you are just getting started, the FREE Getting Started in Digital Scrapbooking class is a wonderful place to begin before diving into this one.
What Is Included
- 9 Downloadable Replay Video Modules — watch at your own pace, in any order, anytime
- Supporting Written Class Handouts to reference as you work
- Technique-focused modules for easy navigation — learn what you need, when you need it
- A complete start-to-finish workflow demonstration so you can see every technique in action together
Digital Scrapbook Photo Editing Module Breakdown
Module 1 — Contrast
Discover why contrast is the single most powerful improvement you can make to almost any photo — and how to apply it quickly and confidently.
Module 2 — Color Correction
Learn four simple techniques to remove color casts and improve saturation — without the guesswork and without overdoing it.
Module 3 — Black & White Editing
Use desaturated images with intention — to create focus, visual balance, and emotional resonance across your layouts.
Module 4 — Remove, Replace & Expand with Adobe AI
Simplify your layouts and enhance your images using the powerful AI tools now built into Adobe Photoshop — including generative fill and intelligent object removal.
Module 5 — Improve Photo Quality
Breathe new life into low-quality or older photos using three effective enhancement techniques that work even on images you thought were beyond saving.
Module 6 — Simpler Minimal Step Extractions
Master a streamlined extraction workflow that combines AI tools with simple refinement techniques — cleaner results in considerably less time.
Module 7 — The Complete Digital Scrapbook Photo Editing Workflow
Watch everything come together in a full, real-time layout demonstration covering:
- Building your page foundation
- Enhancing contrast and color
- Cleaning up distractions
- Creating and placing extractions
- Working with frames and blendable masks
- Building out-of-bounds effects
- Adding depth, dimension, and finishing touches
What You Will Walk Away With
Above all, you will leave this class with a digital scrapbook photo editing approach that is:
- Simple enough to use consistently, every single time you sit down to create
- Flexible enough to adapt to your personal style and the story you are telling
- Powerful enough to genuinely elevate the look and feel of your pages
- Story-first — so your edits always support your memories rather than distract from them
Why Digital Scrapbook Photo Editing Matters
The most meaningful scrapbook pages do not come from perfect photos. Instead, they come from photos that have been handled with care and intention — enhanced just enough to guide the eye, support the story, and create a real sense of connection with the memory behind them.
That is the shift this class makes possible. Not from good to perfect — but from good to unforgettable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Adobe Photoshop for this class?
This class is taught in Adobe Photoshop, and all techniques are demonstrated within that platform. That said, many concepts translate well to Photoshop Elements, though some tools may vary depending on your version. If you are a more experienced Elements user, you will still gain valuable insight — particularly around applying techniques to memory keeping layouts, including extractions, frames, and blendable masks.
Recommended Resources:
- Should you use Photoshop or Elements? Subscriptions vs. Licenses
- Start Digital Scrapbook Classes: Which Classes Should You Take First?
- Digital Scrapbooking Supplies by Anna Aspnes Designs
- Download a 7 Day Free Trial of Adobe Photoshop
- Download a 7 Day Free Trial of Photoshop Elements
Digital scrapbook photo editing is not about fixing what is wrong — it is about bringing out what is already there. Because the story was always worth telling. Let’s make the magic happen.
markef (verified owner) –
Hi I thought the class was fantastic I did the replay modules as the time difference is difficult. I originally started by thinking I will listen to a couple then do another couple next day. Well laid plans didn’t work, I was hooked ended up by passing everything else that day. I learnt so much, even things I knew but had forgotten. I have been playing with some not so great pics lately and referring back to the class has really helped thank you I am so happy I took the class, thank you once again Bubby (Marg)
Anna Aspnes –
Hi Bubby, I’m so happy this class got you hooked from the get-go. That is always my intention to provide engaging lessons to help you tell your stories. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and taking precious time to leave this review!
tlsnedeker (verified owner) –
I loved the class. The information was easy to follow and really enhanced my photos. She gives a checklist for editing which was a great help as I was completing my pages. I’m late to the extractions fun but not only did I learn how to extract she shows us how to use them creatively in our pages!
Anna Aspnes –
Photoshop and Elements now makes it easier than ever to create what used to be a complex page. Digital has never been better 🙂 Thank you for the fabulous feedback on the checklist. I will be sure to include those in future classes not that I know they are a big hit. Appreciate your time and generous words about this class. Thank you!
Terry Billman (verified owner) –
If you want to up your game with photos that pop and utilizing AI for cleaning up photos and extractions, this is the class for you! I took this class specifically to learn about using AI with your scrapbooking. Anna did not disappoint. I am now obsessed with extractions–so easy!
Anna Aspnes –
Always glad to meet and exceed your expectations in my classes, Terry. I very much appreciate the time you took to share your thoughts about this class. Thank you so much!
Kim (verified owner) –
This class has a lot to offer, even if you think you know how to edit your photos. Anna’s explanations & real demos of creating a scrapbook page address the addition of Adobe AI techniques available in both PS & PSE which are influencing how we create. The included checklist has already been a great help to me when creating as it reminds me of the tools I could use & helps with my work flow. As a PS Elements user I found this class very easy to follow & there are lots of PSE tips.
Anna Aspnes –
Yes for sure on the AI. It’s exciting to think what might be coming down the pipeline for us memory-keepers. It’s always good to hear from my Photoshop Elements people that they were able to follow along without issue when the classes are only available in Photoshop. I will continue to assess what makes sense for each class in terms of demonstrations in the different scrapbooking programs. Thank you for the feedback on the checklist. I think they are helpful when you are in the thick of creating a digital scrapbooking page. Appreciate you.
Raymond Easley (verified owner) –
Anna’s class “Digital Photo Editing Techniques” highlights the various ways to make photos stand out or be the focus of attention. She has a way of making difficult tasks more simple. That is why I’m recommending this class to anyone who likes to make photos more clear, sharp, or focused and to those who use it to highlight their scrapbooking pages. I especially like how she breaks down the replay into small fragments, making it possible to better understand those parts you want to review.
Anna Aspnes –
I do my best Ray 🙂 Just sharing the joy of digital memory-keeping keeping one layout a time and hopefully making it a little less overwhelming Thank you for the kind words and support of my classes. It means much. The shorter modules ARE much easier to revisit and coordinate with the written course outline.
Beverly Cazzell (verified owner) –
Watching Anna demonstrate the multiple ways to enhance our photos was so enlightening. Using the techniques the way she does, has definitely improved the way my photos and finished pages look. I’ve found that printing can often yield too dark of photo pages that aren’t pleasing to enjoy. These techniques will be at the top of my game plan. The nicest part of the replay videos is how Anna takes extra time to break the sessions into smaller portions, making concentration much easier, and staying focused on one specific technique/topic. The AI tools now in Photoshop are a real advancement in how we can easily extract subjects and quickly use them to give added interest to our pages. This class is a must for scrappers and digital art creators who are interested in having the best possible layouts upon completion that will be “print ready”. Thank you very much Anna! Loved the class!
Anna Aspnes –
Thanks so much Beverly for the glowing review 🙂 So glad the class was helpful.
Michelle James (verified owner) –
Thank you Anna for another fabulous class! As always, I enjoy watching you create the magic on your pages – very inspiring! I was particularly interested in the AI component of your class and enjoyed watching that part multiple times while I tried it out for myself. I haven’t been successful in the past in using the AI so that was so great! I love the way you provide the replay, in sections. It makes it so much easier to find the part of the class you want to go over. Definitely a “must do” class to up the ante on your pages!!
Anna Aspnes –
Hi Michelle, glad you enjoyed the class. It’s always good to know I can still bring something new to the table, even for my most advanced used. Glad you found the AI helpful – It can be controversial but I have certainly found it to be helpful when used in a balanced way on my own pages.
Jeanne (verified owner) –
This class was a spur of the moment decision at 3 am when my brain decided it was done sleeping for the night, besides the class was on sale. I often collect classes, sometimes I do enough to be dangerous, this one, I went through the first 4 modules right away, repeated some, and 2 days later in the wee hours completed the rest. YAY I’d used some of the editing techniques before, but there were so many I either hadn’t used or didn’t understand well enough to use. The AI portion was amazing, while I’ve dabbled with it, I haven’t implemented to the degree you have so I was blown away by all the ways you were using extractions. You blow me away in general Anna, but this was not only a great refresher for some things I had been doing, but there are so many new ones I want to try now. Your classes are always wonderful.
Anna Aspnes –
Hi Jeanne. Well if you are not sleeping, then making the magic happen in creating is not a bad way to spend your time. I do so very much appreciate your time and feedback. I’m so glad you enjoyed this class enough to share, but moreover I love how it’s going to make your digital scrapbooking and memory-keeping pages so much better! Appreciate you.