Mastering Apple Photos

Learn How to Use What You Already Have

Get back in control of your Photos Library

Do you have thousands of photos on your iPhone and Mac but struggle to find the ones you want when you need them? You’re not alone. Most Apple users I work with feel overwhelmed by their ever-growing Photo Library and don’t realise how powerful the tools they already have actually are.

Apple Photos offers incredible built-in features for organising, searching, and managing your images. However, the thing is … most people never learn how to use them effectively. The result? Endless scrolling, frustration, and photos that might as well not exist because you can’t find them.

It doesn’t have to be this way! In just 3 focused one-hour sessions, I will show you how to become friends with your Photos Library. You’ll learn the essential Apple Photos features that make finding any photo effortless, discover smart organisation methods that actually work, and set up a simple system you can maintain going forward.

No complicated third-party apps. No overwhelming processes. Just practical skills using the tools already on your devices. Let me show you how to finally take control of your photos – using what you already have.

I highly recommend this course, Chantal makes it very accessible. There is a lot to get your head around however there are plenty of resources provided. The course gives you the confidence to undertake the process at your own pace. Chantal is a mine of information and good advice.

Cheryl

Subiaco, WA

Chantal’s courses are amazing. She freely shares her extensive knowledge about Photo Organising and is happy to answer any questions you have. When I started Digital Photo Organising I thought I could simply Google what I needed to learn, but there are so many insider tricks and tips that I would never have learnt if I didn’t invest in Chantal’s courses. The information you learn is very in-depth and can at some points seem overwhelming – but Chantal is always happy to go over things again, you can re-watch the class recordings and the FB group helps students discuss and learn from each other.

Alison

Clarkson, WA

I did the “Organise your Photos with Apple” course recently with Chantal and it was fantastic. Chantal’s zoom tutorials were very informative and her wealth of experience and knowledge was invaluable. Lots of videos, recordings and power-points for every aspect of photo organising with Apple Photos. By the end of the course I felt armed with everything I needed to continue to tackle my “mess” with the knowledge that Chantal was still there if I had any questions. Worth every penny – thanks Chantal!

Jenny

Marmion, WA

My next group program starts on

Thursday, 20 November 2025

at 10.30 AM AEDT and includes:

3 live online sessions for iPhone and Mac Photos users (20 and 27 November and 4 December 2025).
A clear roadmap through the Apple Photos ecosystem.
Working within a small group with live, personal and interactive online meetings.
Downloadable workbook including checklists and cheat sheets.
Bonus access to a video tutorial about backing up.
Free access to 1 Get-It-Done Work Session.
The freedom to work at your own pace.
Access to all course materials including the recordings for 2 years.

This online course is perfect for you if:

You have a Mac and want to use the Photos app.
You want to reclaim control of your digital photos.
You want serious progress creating, structuring and organising your photo collection.
You want to enjoy your photos and get them back into your life.
You want to do all the fun photo projects you’ve been dreaming about for.
You want the confidence and peace of mind that your photos are safely backed up.

Your commitment:

Time for three 1-hour live online sessions.
Ideally some time between sessions to practise what you’ve learnt.
Basic comfort with your Apple devices. You should know how to navigate your iPhone and Mac, open apps, and adjust settings.
A willingness to explore the features already built into Apple Photos (no additional software required!).
A reasonable internet connection from anywhere in the world.

Chantal has a warm style and knows her stuff 🙂

Belinda

Ringwood East, VIC

Chantal – thank you for a most useful course. The most important thing I learned was the need to follow a discipline. I handled a reunion book process in which we received 800 biographies and many thousands of photos. I was able to organise everything applying the methodology you teach in the course and I am still working on adding keywords to my photos to further curate my collection.

Michael

Newport Coast, CA, USA

$ 247.00

Course outline

Session 1: Discover What Apple Photos Can Do
Understanding the power of your built-in tools and how Apple Photos works across your devices
Session 2: Smart Organisation Without the Overwhelm
Learn the features that make finding photos effortless, such as albums, favourites, People & Places, and more.
Session 3: Your Sustainable Photo System
Set up simple habits and workflows to keep your Photos Library organised going forward

About your presenter

My belief is that photographs give us the ability to overcome time and distance, strengthen family ties and even shape identity. I would love to help you experience this for yourself through a well-organised photo collection.

I understand how overwhelming it feels to be drowning in photos. You might be daunted by the technology and worried about losing your photos. I’ve been there too! Not only have I worked intensively in the Mac environment professionally, but in fact for over a decade I’ve used Apple programs to manage my own photo collection.

Let’s get your photographs sorted together so that you can share them with your family, now and into the future.

FAQS

What if I can’t join you live?

All sessions are recorded. You’ll have full access to them and can also download them. Of course, it’s most beneficial to be able to join the live meeting but you will still learn enormously from the recordings.

What if I feel I don’t have enough time to do it all?

As mentioned above, the sessions are all recorded and will be made accessible to you. If you fall behind with the work, you can always pick up where you stopped and go back to the sessions. Sometimes, life just happens.

Will you run this course again?

Yes, but I am not sure when this will be. Make sure you have subscribed to my newsletter to stay in the loop.

Does it matter whether I’m using an iMac or a notebook?

Not at all, it will be exactly the same except from the screen size.

What if I don’t have a Mac but only an iPad or an iPhone?

The course is still beneficial. However, I will present on an iMac and some of the features (only very few) are not available on the mobile devices.

I don’t want to use the iCloud – is this a problem?

Not at all and I totally understand that it’s not for everyone.

I want to use Apple Photos on my Mac but have an Android phone – can I still do the course?

Yes, absolutely. The focus is on using the Photos app to manage your photo collection regardless of how and where images are taken. You can add your android phone photos to a Photos Library just like you can with any other device such as your DSLR camera. The only difference will be the transfer and sharing options.

I have a Windows computer – will you run a similar course for PC users?

Possibly. Make sure subscribe to my newsletter to stay in the loop.

I am not running the latest software on my Mac - is this a problem?

No, not really. The course will be presented using the latest software and the interface might look slightly different to older versions. There are also new features that you might not be able to access in the same way, or not at all, depending on how old the program is you are using.

Why should I take this course and not just simply go to my local Apple store or ask Google?

You get personalised help: I’m an experienced photo organiser who specialises in Apple devices, and I’ll tailor everything to your specific situation.
You’re not alone: You’ll work with other people who get it, which means accountability, motivation, and encouragement along the way.
I’m not trying to sell you anything: Apple stores are great, but they want to sell you more stuff. I want to show you how to use what you already have in the simplest way possible.
This is a proper system, not random tips: Google will give you bits and pieces. This course gives you a complete, step-by-step method that actually works.
Everything’s current: We’ll work with the latest features, not outdated videos that miss half of what your Photos app can do now.