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Mac Photos: Organizing & Managing Your Photo Library


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Jamie Pollock
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For someone else
Purchase for $90 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.

1 section
Download the handouts here

2. Watch the Videos: Photos on Your Mac Part 1 (2023)

Part 1: Create Lasting Memories with Apple Photos: Import, organize, & edit images.

15 sections
Introduction and Agenda of Photos
Importing Photos: How it all works
Getting Familiar with the Photos App
Navigating Through the Photos App
The People Album
The Places Album
Metadata: Adjusting Time and Date, Titles, Keywords of Photos
My Albums: Making a New Album
Smart Albums
Dealing With Duplicates Photos
Hidden Photos Album
Recently Deleted Photos
Media Types: Videos, Selfies, Live Photos, Portraits, Panoramas, Screenshots, Animated
Shared Albums
Editing Photos

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.

15 sections
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!

1 section
Participation Quiz

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:

Royalwise CPE Certificate
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