This course is designed for photographers who want to turn their shots into professional works using post-processing. You will master Lightroom and Photoshop tools, learn color correction, detail retouching, and how to create a unique style.
Price: $280
Course program:
- Introduction to post-processing
- Getting acquainted with Lightroom and Photoshop: interface, capabilities, workspaces;
- Basics of digital photo processing;
- Organizing your workflow: cataloging and storing files.
- Basics of color correction
- White balance and color tone;
- Working with exposure, contrast, and saturation;
- Creating mood and atmosphere in a frame through color.
- Retouching and working with details
- Correcting skin, eyes, hair, and minor defects;
- Frequency decomposition for professional retouching;
- Removing unwanted objects and defects from the image.
- Local processing and masks
- Working with brushes, gradients, and masks;
- Selective improvement of frame details;
- Creating accents on main objects.
- Stylization and author’s style
- Applying filters, LUTs, and presets;
- Creating a unique visual style;
- Preparing photos for portfolios, social media, and printing.
- Practical assignments
- Post-processing your photos with error analysis;
- Working with different genres: portrait, landscape, street;
- Individual projects and creating a series of photos.
- Final photo preparation
- Exporting photos for print, web, and social media;
- Optimizing file quality and format;
- Preparing projects for publication or portfolios.
Course format:
- 8–10 sessions with practical lessons;
- Review of student work and individual feedback;
- Access to training materials, presets, and templates.
Who it’s for:
- Photographers with basic shooting skills;
- Those who want to edit photos professionally;
- Those who want to create a unique style and high-quality portfolio.
Course outcome:
After completing the course, you will be able to work confidently in Lightroom and Photoshop, create expressive and professional images, develop your own style, and prepare photos for any purpose.