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Image Editing and Photoshop Expert Jennifer Smith interviewed

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by Christopher Smith
Photoshop Expert Jennifer Smith from American Graphics Institute interviewed by NBC News.

The recent controversy surrounding the release of an edited image of the royal family has created an interest in Photoshop and the level of skill required to make these edits.

Jennifer Smith, the founder of American Graphics Institute (AGI), is a highly respected author and expert in the field of digital imaging, design, and Photoshop. Having written 10 books on Photoshop, it’s not surprising she was asked to provide expert analysis for news organizations looking to better explain the Photoshop controversy to their audience.

See Jennifer Smith's interview with NBC News.

Jennifer Smith has authored numerous books on design software and digital marketing practices, which are widely used as textbooks in colleges and universities, as well as guides for professionals seeking to enhance their skills. Her publications often cover software from Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and are known for their clarity, depth of knowledge, and practical application.

With a background in graphic design and a passion for teaching, Jennifer Smith has been instrumental in developing AGI's curriculum and teaching methodologies. Her work focuses on ensuring that students and professionals gain the skills needed to succeed in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Through her leadership, AGI has become known for its expert instructors, comprehensive curriculum, and commitment to practical, hands-on learning.

Jennifer Smith's contributions to the field extend beyond AGI through speaking engagements, workshops, and online courses. Her dedication to education and training in graphic design and digital marketing has made her a respected figure in the industry, helping individuals and organizations adapt to and thrive in the digital world.

For the most current information on Jennifer Smith and her work, visiting the official American Graphics Institute website or her professional profiles on social media and professional networking sites is recommended.

 

About the author

 is a user experience designer, educator and author based in Boston. She has worked in the field of user experience design for more than 15 years.She has designed websites, ecommerce sites, apps, and embedded systems. Jennifer designs solutions for mobile, desktop, and iOT devices. Jennifer holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Human Factors in Information Design.

Jennifer delivers UX training and UX consulting for large Fortune 100 companies, small start-ups, and independent software vendors.She has served as a Designer in Residence at Microsoft, assisting third-party app developers to improve their design solutions and create successful user experiences. She has been hired by Adobe and Microsoft to deliver training workshops to their staff, and has traveled to Asia, Europe, India, the Middle East, and across the U.S. to deliver courses and assist on UX design projects. She has extensive knowledge of modern UX Design, and worked closely with major tech companies to create educational material and deliver UX workshops to key partners globally. Jennifer works with a wide range of prototyping tools including XD, Sketch, Balsamiq, Fireworks, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Blend for Visual Studio. She also works extensively in the fields of presentation design and visual design.

Jennifer is also an expert on Photoshop, digital image editing, and photo manipulation. Having written 10 books on Photoshop, and having consulted and provided training to major media companies and businesses around the globe.

Jennifer is the author of more than 20 books on design tools and processes, including Adobe Creative Cloud for Dummies, Adobe Creative Cloud Digital Classroom, and Photoshop Digital Classroom. She has been awarded a Microsoft MVP three times for her work with user experience design in creating apps for touch, desktop, and mobile devices. Jennifer holds the CPUX-F certification from the User Experience Qualification Board and assists others in attaining this designation in leading a UX certification course at American Graphics Institute.