Jan Kabili

The Adobe Creative Team of designers, writers, and editors has extensive, real-world knowledge of and expertise in using Adobe products. They work closely with the Adobe product development teams and Adobe's Instructional Communications team to come up with creative, challenging, and visually appealing projects to help both new and experienced users get up to speed quickly on Adobe software products.

Jan Kabili is a popular Adobe software trainer and author. She specializes in helping users of all ages enhance their photographs with Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Elements. Jan has authored many books and videos on how to use Adobe software. She has been teaching digital photo processing in university classrooms, photo workshops, and online for over a decade. Jan has a Master of Fine Arts degree in photography from University of Colorado at Boulder, and is a graduate of Stanford University and Stanford Law School.

Colin Smith

Colin Smith is a best-selling author, trainer, and award-winning digital artist who has caused a stir in the community with his stunning Photoshop
work. Colin is an Adobe Community Professional (ACP), and founder of the extremely popular Photoshop resource site PhotoshopCAFE.com, which has attracted over 30 million visitors.

Colin has more than 18 years of experience in the creative industry and was formerly senior editor and creative director for VOICE magazine. He is a regular columnist for Photoshop User magazine and has been featured in major imaging magazines including Computer Arts, Macworld, After Capture, PSD Photoshop, Advanced Photoshop, Photoshop Creative, Digital Photographer, Web Designer magazine, and a host of others. Colin’s digital imaging work has been recognized with numerous awards including MacWorld Digital Design, three Guru awards, and two nominations for the Photoshop Hall of Fame.

Colin has authored or co-authored more than eighteen books on Photoshop, including the popular How to Wow with Flash (Peachpit Press). Colin is a prolific speaker, presenting his Photoshop techniques to Photographers and graphics professionals across the United States. He has been a speaker at conferences such as WPPI, FlashForward, Photoshop World, and more. In 2012 Colin was the featured speaker for a Multi-City Tour (Route CS6) sponsored by Adobe Systems Incorporated. Colin has consulted with such companies as Adobe Systems, Edison International, Apple, and Disney Studios. His clients include Toyo Tires, Saatchi and Saatchi, Microsoft, Fox Sports, Proctor and Gamble.