Post-Production
There are purists who believe that no post-production editing should be necessary for a great shot. For the majority of portrait photographers, however, using software to improve their images is just part of the standard workflow.
Photoshop Quickies: How To Remove Any Skin Colouration (Quickly!)
Quick and trusty Photoshop tips to zap away pesky skin colouration without losing natural texture or personality ...
Bits, Bytes & Banding: Which File Format Is Best?
Choosing the right file format and bit depth can feel like decoding a secret language. Here’s a clear, no-nonsense guide ...
Photoshop: Creating An Action To Remove Flyaway Hairs
Learn how to create a custom Photoshop action that swiftly removes flyaway hairs, streamlining your retouch workflow while preserving natural ...
Photoshop Quickies: How To Remove Skin Redness In Photoshop (Easily!)
Learn a quick, straightforward Photoshop trick to remove skin redness without losing natural texture—perfect for subtle yet effective portrait retouching ...
Realistic Eye Reshaping Using Masks, Smart Objects And Liquify
Discover how to reshape eyes realistically in post-production using masks, smart objects, and Photoshop’s liquify tool without losing natural skin ...
Photoshop: Getting The Best Out Of Nik Silver Efex Pro 2
Discover how to unlock the full potential of Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 in Photoshop to create timeless, detailed black-and-white ...
Walkthrough: How To Use The Photoshop Mockups
Discover how to streamline your Photoshop workflow using Room Sets for efficient, client-focused portrait edits without drowning in layers and ...
Photoshop Shorts: How To Add Textured Backgrounds
Discover how to add textured backgrounds in Photoshop to elevate your portraits with subtle depth and mood, perfect for photographers ...
Photoshop Shorts: 3 Simple Ways To Enhance Eyes In Photoshop
Discover three quick and effective ways to enhance eyes in Photoshop, helping your portraits sing without that over-processed look ...
Walkthrough: Black Dog, Black Background
A practical, no-nonsense walkthrough on how to reveal detail and create separation in images of black dogs against black backgrounds, ...
Photoshop Shorts: Create A Reflection That Can Be Adjusted
Learn a quick and effective Photoshop technique to create and adjust beautiful reflections in your portraits, adding depth and creative ...
Photoshop Shorts: How To Create An Action
Learn how to create a Photoshop Action to speed up your portrait post-production with this simple, no-nonsense guide—keeping your skin ...
Walkthrough: Removing Creases From Clothing Using Frequency Separation
Discover how to remove creases from clothing using frequency separation in Photoshop with a step-by-step walkthrough that preserves natural fabric ...
Walkthrough: How To Use Frequency Separation In Photoshop Step-By-Step
Dive into a clear, step-by-step walkthrough on using frequency separation in Photoshop to retain natural skin texture while smoothing portraits ...
Walkthrough: Fast Method For Replacing A White Sky Using Layer Styles In Photoshop
A quick and clever Photoshop walkthrough for swapping out a boring white sky using Blend If layer styles—saving you hours ...
Walkthrough: Creating High Key Images Of White Dogs
In response to a question on the Forum, this walkthrough covers a method for creating high key images of white ...
Walkthrough: Fast Method For Retouching A White Background
In this video, I talk through how to clean up a white background. The image in question is of two ...
Video | Multi Exposure BMX Stunt
Discover how to craft dynamic multi-exposure portraits combining BMX action with layered environmental storytelling, using subtle post-production techniques ...
Walkthrough: Retouching A Black And White Portrait Of An Elderly Man
There is nothing quite like a beautiful black and white portrait. In this video, we walk through how to use ...
Walkthrough: Retouching A Black And White Portrait Of A Young Woman
Bright sunshine and a beautiful subject, glorious greens and satin soft shadows. Ah, I have drifted into a romantic phase! ...
Walkthrough: Removing Reflections From Your Client’s Glasses
This walkthrough is in response to a question on our forum. Rob Dunse (who kindly provided the photograph that I ...