Learn Black and White Photography Retouching in Photoshop
Are you trying to get the perfect black and white images but still something is missing?
You are in the best place to start. Get your skills to the next level and create outstanding black and white images in Photoshop.
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Are you trying to get the perfect black and white images but still something is missing?
You are in the best place to start. Get your skills to the next level and create outstanding black and white images in Photoshop.
Are you trying to get the perfect black and white images but still something is missing?
You are in the best place to start. Get your skills to the next level and create outstanding black and white images in Photoshop.
In this course i will show you something that no one did. I will teach you how to make your images dynamic, clean and full of contrasts.
I am professional fashion and beauty retoucher as well as photoshop educator with well over 5 years of experience. I work with magazines, tv, websites, fashion designers, hairdressers just to make sure their images look great.
One of my favourite and most outstanding images are those in black and white. But it’s not so easy to master it. I know the right way.
We will start simple from raw conversion and I show you to what you need to pay attention from very beginning. I will also show you how to clean up you image.
After that we will jump to fun stuf. I will show you how to get the perfect contrasts - I will show you how to adjust the contrasts by simply working with masks. I will show you how to create and work with luminosity masks as well as how to use color range to work with lights and shadows, how to get the perfect selections and get amazing control over the light - which is criuical for bw images. You will be true PRO in working with masks.
This is not everything. Because I will show you work to work even with most detailed things like lips, eyes, ahir or part of the warderobe. Except getting everything whats best from the masks and using power of channels, I will show you how to get even more contrasts by mastering Dodge & Burn Technique. You will see what areas can be dodge and burned to not ovedo or destroy your image.
At the very end of each section I will be showing you my final steps of work with camera raw software, which is very poerful in adjusting the final contrasts or working with the grayscale.
And all of this working with this beautiful portrait and beauty images.
Which is not everything because in the final sections we will jump to the fashion images and i will show you how to get the strong look and perfect balance between the black and white.
Do you want to push your photography and retouching to the highest. This is the course for You.
Enjoy.
Marcin
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Learning objectives
- You will be able to work comfortably in photoshop
- You will be able to clean up images non-destructively
- You will learn dodge & burn retouching
- You will be able to work with masks on the pro level
- You will be able to create luminosity masks and work with them
- You will have better understanding of lights on the image
- You will learn precise work with light on the image
- You will be able to adjust contrasts on the pro level
- You will be able to create outstanding images
- You will be able to retouch images from start to finish
- You will be able to work comfortably in photoshop
- You will be able to clean up images non-destructively
- You will learn dodge & burn retouching
- You will be able to work with masks on the pro level
- You will be able to create luminosity masks and work with them
- You will have better understanding of lights on the image
- You will learn precise work with light on the image
- You will be able to adjust contrasts on the pro level
- You will be able to create outstanding images
- You will be able to retouch images from start to finish
Syllabus
Introduction to The Course
Introduction
Choosing Images for Black & White Processing
Don't convert Images to Black & White during Raw Conversion
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Read 'Dodge and Burn for Digital Photographers' by Katrin Eismann
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This book provides comprehensive guidance on the Dodge and Burn technique, which is essential for refining contrasts in your images.
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The Creative Digital Darkroom
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Read Chapter 3 to understand the principles of Dodge and Burn.
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Follow the exercises in Chapter 4 to practice using the technique on different images.
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Review the case studies in Chapter 5 for inspiration and to see how the technique is applied in real-world scenarios.
Watch tutorials on using light masks for precise image editing
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Tutorials on light masks will enhance your understanding of how to precisely adjust the light in your images, leading to more refined and impactful results.
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Search for tutorials on YouTube or online forums that focus on using light masks.
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Follow the step-by-step instructions in the tutorials to create and apply light masks to your images.
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Experiment with different settings and techniques to refine the results.
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Review the results and compare them to your previous attempts to assess your progress.
Practice adjusting contrasts on images using masks
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Practice adjusting contrasts using masks will help you master the technique and improve your ability to create outstanding images.
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Image Editing
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Load an image into Photoshop and create a duplicate layer.
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Create a luminosity mask based on the image's brightness.
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Use the mask to adjust the contrast of the image's highlights and shadows.
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Refine the mask using Dodge and Burn tools to further enhance the contrast.
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Review the results and make any necessary adjustments to the contrast.
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Participate in peer review sessions to critique and discuss each other's work
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Peer review sessions will allow you to exchange feedback, learn from others, and refine your editing techniques.
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Peer Review
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Connect with other students taking the course through online forums or social media.
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Organize regular review sessions where you can share your work in progress.
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Provide constructive criticism and feedback to help others improve their images.
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Incorporate the feedback received to refine your own editing process.
Seek guidance from experienced photographers to provide feedback on your progress
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Mentorship from experienced photographers can provide invaluable guidance and insights to help you enhance your skills and refine your approach.
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Mentorship
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Identify photographers whose work you admire and who specialize in black and white photography.
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Reach out to them through email or social media, expressing your interest in seeking mentorship.
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Attend workshops or webinars hosted by these photographers to learn from their techniques and approaches.
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Regularly share your work with your mentor for feedback and guidance.
Create a portfolio of black and white images using the techniques learned in the course
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Creating a portfolio will showcase your skills and provide an opportunity to apply the techniques you've learned to create a cohesive set of images.
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Select a diverse range of images suitable for black and white conversion.
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Process the images using the techniques learned in the course, paying attention to contrasts and tonal adjustments.
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Organize the images into a cohesive portfolio that showcases your skills and artistic vision.
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Present your portfolio to receive feedback and critique.
Read 'Dodge and Burn for Digital Photographers' by Katrin Eismann
Show steps
This book provides comprehensive guidance on the Dodge and Burn technique, which is essential for refining contrasts in your images.
View
The Creative Digital Darkroom
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read Chapter 3 to understand the principles of Dodge and Burn.
- Follow the exercises in Chapter 4 to practice using the technique on different images.
- Review the case studies in Chapter 5 for inspiration and to see how the technique is applied in real-world scenarios.
Watch tutorials on using light masks for precise image editing
Show steps
Tutorials on light masks will enhance your understanding of how to precisely adjust the light in your images, leading to more refined and impactful results.
Show steps
- Search for tutorials on YouTube or online forums that focus on using light masks.
- Follow the step-by-step instructions in the tutorials to create and apply light masks to your images.
- Experiment with different settings and techniques to refine the results.
- Review the results and compare them to your previous attempts to assess your progress.
Practice adjusting contrasts on images using masks
Show steps
Practice adjusting contrasts using masks will help you master the technique and improve your ability to create outstanding images.
Browse courses on
Image Editing
Show steps
- Load an image into Photoshop and create a duplicate layer.
- Create a luminosity mask based on the image's brightness.
- Use the mask to adjust the contrast of the image's highlights and shadows.
- Refine the mask using Dodge and Burn tools to further enhance the contrast.
- Review the results and make any necessary adjustments to the contrast.
Participate in peer review sessions to critique and discuss each other's work
Show steps
Peer review sessions will allow you to exchange feedback, learn from others, and refine your editing techniques.
Browse courses on
Peer Review
Show steps
- Connect with other students taking the course through online forums or social media.
- Organize regular review sessions where you can share your work in progress.
- Provide constructive criticism and feedback to help others improve their images.
- Incorporate the feedback received to refine your own editing process.
Seek guidance from experienced photographers to provide feedback on your progress
Show steps
Mentorship from experienced photographers can provide invaluable guidance and insights to help you enhance your skills and refine your approach.
Browse courses on
Mentorship
Show steps
- Identify photographers whose work you admire and who specialize in black and white photography.
- Reach out to them through email or social media, expressing your interest in seeking mentorship.
- Attend workshops or webinars hosted by these photographers to learn from their techniques and approaches.
- Regularly share your work with your mentor for feedback and guidance.
Create a portfolio of black and white images using the techniques learned in the course
Show steps
Creating a portfolio will showcase your skills and provide an opportunity to apply the techniques you've learned to create a cohesive set of images.
Show steps
- Select a diverse range of images suitable for black and white conversion.
- Process the images using the techniques learned in the course, paying attention to contrasts and tonal adjustments.
- Organize the images into a cohesive portfolio that showcases your skills and artistic vision.
- Present your portfolio to receive feedback and critique.
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