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Mac Photos: Organizing & Managing Your Photo Library


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Jamie Pollock
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Purchase for $70 or enter access code

Learn how Apple Photos works on the Mac. Organize, edit, search, and manage your photo library, understand iCloud syncing, and avoid common photo management mistakes.

After taking this course you will be able to:

  • Understand how the Photos app organizes and stores images on your Mac

  • Use albums, smart albums, and search to find photos quickly

  • Edit and share photos confidently using built-in tools

  • Understand how Photos and iCloud work together across devices

  • Avoid common mistakes that lead to clutter, duplicates, or missing photos

What You’ll Learn:

  • Understand how the Photos app organizes images

  • Use albums, smart albums, and search effectively

  • Edit and share photos from your Mac

  • Understand the relationship between Photos and iCloud

  • Avoid common mistakes when managing photo libraries

Mac Photos Class Description:

Apple’s Photos app on the Mac is powerful, but it can feel confusing if you’re not sure how it works. This class focuses entirely on understanding and using the Photos app to organize, find, edit, and manage your photo library with confidence. You’ll learn how Photos differs from file-based photo storage and how to use it effectively as part of your Apple ecosystem.

This class is ideal for anyone who keeps photos on their Mac and wants clarity instead of clutter.

Here is the course outline:

1. Download the Handouts

Download the handouts that go with the course.

Download the handouts here

2. Watch the Videos: Mac Photos | Organizing and Managing Your Photo Library

Learn how Apple Photos works on the Mac. Organize, edit, search, and manage your photo library, understand iCloud syncing, and avoid common photo management mistakes.

Intro and Agenda
Getting Familiar with the Photo Library Interface on Your Mac
'i"nformation (Meta) in Your Photos
Organize with Collections
Understanding Where Photos in the Library Come From
Editing Photos
Sharing Photos
Shared Albums
"Shared with You" Photos
iCloud Links
Memories
Projects

3. Watch the Videos: Photos on Your Mac Part 2 (2023)

Create Lasting Memories with Apple Photos: Share images, sync with iPhone & iPad, create slideshows, & publish stunning photo albums.

Intro to Part 2 of Photos on Your Mac 2023
Printing Photos with your Printer
Ordering Prints with Mimeo
What if I want to print via a website like Walgreens or other Retailer Stores?
Digital Sharing via Text Message
Digital Share via Email
Sharing Photos via AirDrop
Other Sharing Options for Photos (Notes, Reminders, Wallpaper)
Sharing Photos using Shared Albums
Sharing Photos on Facebook
Using Photos as Wallpaper or Screensaver
Slideshows from Memories
Slideshows from Albums
Making Keepsakes (Books, Calendars, Cards, etc)
Photo Stream Update and Conclusion

4. Take the Quiz

Take this quiz to demonstrate your mastery of the material. Pass the quiz with an 80% or higher to complete the Course, earn your Certificate, and win points!

Participation Quiz
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