Photoshop
Layers, masks, clean-up and natural retouching in Photoshop, explained step by step for photographers.
Photoshop Essentials for Photographers
Use layers, masks, blend modes and retouching tools to make non-destructive Photoshop edits that round-trip cleanly with Lightroom.
By the end you can
- Explain layers, adjustment layers, smart objects and layer masks
- Round-trip files between Lightroom and Photoshop without losing quality
- Remove distractions with healing, cloning and Content-Aware Fill on separate layers
- Dodge and burn non-destructively using blend modes
Lessons
Portrait Retouching, Ethically
Retouch portraits with natural, texture-preserving techniques and clear ethical judgement about what to change, what to keep and when to ask.
By the end you can
- Separate temporary from permanent features and decide what to retouch
- Explain low- and high-frequency detail and why texture matters
- Build a non-destructive Photoshop retouch with healing, dodge and burn and colour evening
- Recognise when changes need consent or disclosure