I prefer a colored mat that matches the focus of the image.

Anything is possible, I have a friend who has a hook on one hand and he maneuvers a camera easily. He’s in his 80s.

FB friends. Make calendars for family and friends.

Join a local photo group and get critiques. Put your stuff in a local gallery. There are all sorts of challenges and critiques online. See how your stuff measures up. Are you shooting locally or traveling? What are your lenses?

Just wondering, how can I learn more about Photoshop?

At my local gallery in upstate NY, they charge $40+ to display photos, then they take a percentage off the photo. Free to go to gallery. Prints are rarely sold so it’s how they can stay open. But that’s local and people actively pursue an opportunity to share photos there. In your case, I would believe it’s a scam.

LR just came out with a big update. I’d keep it.