Processing and Retouching

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:

  1. 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.
  1. Basics of color correction
  • White balance and color tone;
  • Working with exposure, contrast, and saturation;
  • Creating mood and atmosphere in a frame through color.
  1. 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.
  1. Local processing and masks
  • Working with brushes, gradients, and masks;
  • Selective improvement of frame details;
  • Creating accents on main objects.
  1. Stylization and author’s style
  • Applying filters, LUTs, and presets;
  • Creating a unique visual style;
  • Preparing photos for portfolios, social media, and printing.
  1. Practical assignments
  • Post-processing your photos with error analysis;
  • Working with different genres: portrait, landscape, street;
  • Individual projects and creating a series of photos.
  1. 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.

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