Crafting Better Portraits in Photoshop

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Crafting Better Portraits in Photoshop

with Kirk Nelson

lessons: 13 Course Lessons

duration: 1hr, 58min

published: 2022

watched: 1000 Member Views

Crafting Better Portraits in Photoshop

with Kirk Nelson

Create a magical storybook image! Join Kirk Nelson as he takes you from a blank canvas to a stunning final composition with the approach of a traditional artist. Using photo elements from a portrait session, additional visual elements, and some special Photoshop sauce, you can use the practice files to follow along or practice on your own after the class. BUY COURSE

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lesson 1: Introduction (free course preview)

Kirk introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow.

1min, 4sec

lesson 2: Starting with a Blank Canvas

Starting with a blank canvas is the way a traditional artist would begin a project.

8min, 8sec

lesson 3: Selecting Visual Elements

Kirk goes through the images being used in this project to begin building up the composition.

6min, 44sec

lesson 4: Touching Up

With the model image in place Kirk does the necessary touchups to that image.

9min, 48sec

lesson 5: Isolating Subject from Background

Kirk demonstrates how to remove the subject from the background so that a new background can be added in.

7min, 25sec

lesson 6: Enhancing Subject’s Hair

Kirk cleans up the masking around the subject’s hair as well as adding in more hair.

16min, 51sec

lesson 7: Adding Background Elements

With the model in place it is time to add more elements to the background.

6min, 5sec

lesson 8: Replacing the Sky

Learn how to use the Sky Replacement feature to add a sunset sky to the composition.

5min, 40sec

lesson 9: Adding Foreground Elements

Now it is time to start adding in foreground elements.

10min, 59sec

lesson 10: Adding Mid-ground Elements

To try and make this look more realistic it is time to add more elements to the middle ground.

13min, 37sec

lesson 11: Lighting Effects

Adding special lighting effects helps to set the mood and bring out that storybook feel.

11min, 37sec

lesson 12: Color is Critical

To bring this composition home it is essential to deal with color.

14min, 31sec

lesson 13: Final Edits

Kirk adds a few final touches to finish off the composition.

5min, 54sec

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meet Kirk Nelson

Photographer & Graphic Designer

Kirk Nelson is a professional graphic designer and photographer in the DC area. With 25 years of experience that has touched on a broad range of visual subjects he refers to himself as ‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Graphics Geek’.

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