Mastering the Natural Light Portrait: Post Processing

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Mastering the Natural Light Portrait: Post Processing

with Scott Kelby

lessons: 12 Course Lessons

duration: 1hr, 16min

published: 2018

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Mastering the Natural Light Portrait: Post Processing

with Scott Kelby

Join Scott Kelby for the conclusion to his Mastering the Natural Light Portrait class, as he works through his process for editing the photos from that shoot. In this class you'll learn the core types of edits you will apply to all of your natural light portraits. In this class you’ll learn different techniques for reducing distractions and making the face the most eye-catching part of the photo. From soft northern exposure light to dappled light, Scott teaches you how to analyze the photo, plan your approach, and get the most out of what Lightroom and Photoshop have to offer. This class is perfect for anyone looking for tips on post processing or editing natural light photos. BUY COURSE

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lesson 1: Sun Flare Look (free course preview)

Join Scott as he introduces the class, and then jumps into editing the first photo.

6min, 8sec

lesson 2: High Contrast Skin Look

Scott shows how he edits a photo shot with the intention of adding more contrast to the subject’s face.

9min, 47sec

lesson 3: Sean Archer-like Look

Discover how to edit your photo in a way that pays homage to portrait photographer Sean Archer.

12min, 38sec

lesson 4: Portrait Edit

Sometimes creating a more intimate portrait can be a straightforward and simple process.

3min, 30sec

lesson 5: Portrait Edit and Simple Retouch

Building on the techniques from the previous photo, Scott demonstrates a few additional edits you can make to a female portrait.

5min, 9sec

lesson 6: Reducing Distractions

You need to evaluate each photo for distractions, and take steps to reduce or remove them.

2min, 51sec

lesson 7: North Window Light Edit

Scott evaluates the photo and plans the edits he needs to complete the photo.

4min, 49sec

lesson 8: Taking it a Step Further

After going through the core portrait edits, Scott demonstrates how to take it to the next level by bringing in color to the background.

9min, 16sec

lesson 9: Making Auto Tone Work Even Better

Adobe has completely reworked the Auto Tone button, and works much better. Scott shares some tips to make it even more useful.

2min, 50sec

lesson 10: Editing a Photo in Dappled Light

Adjusting a photo taken in dappled light presents new challenges.

5min, 11sec

lesson 11: Engagement Photo Edit

Starting in Lightroom, and then moving to Photoshop, Scott takes the photo through an entire workflow demonstrating new techniques.

10min, 20sec

lesson 12: Closing Thoughts

Beyond technique in Lightroom and Photoshop, your philosophical approach to editing will have the biggest impact on the success of your edits.

4min, 19sec

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Scott is the President and CEO of KelbyOne, is also the original "Photoshop Guy", is the editor and publisher of Photoshop User Magazine, Conference Technical Chair for the Photoshop World Conference, Training Director and instructor for KelbyOne Live Seminars, and author of a string of bestselling technology and photography books.

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