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.
Tune in for this class!
Class Outline
- Introduction
- Starting with a Blank Canvas
- Selecting Visual Elements
- Touching Up
- Isolating Subject from Background
- Enhancing Subject’s Hair
- Adding Background Elements
- Replacing the Sky
- Adding Foreground Elements
- Adding Mid-ground Elements
- Lighting Effects
- Color is Critical
- Final Edits
Follow along with Kirk Nelson in his brand new class—right here!
Kirk Nelson
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’.
