We will cover:

• • Chapter 1 – Introduction to Narrative Portrait Editing – What is Narrative Editing and how do we implement it?

MAIN EDIT – FULL WALKTHROUGH

• • Chapter 2 – Camera Raw – Maximizing the potential of our raw file, especially in difficult-to-edit shots with under- and overexposure

• • Chapter 3 – Distraction Removal – Efficiently removing distracting elements via minor composites and clone stamping

• • Chapter 4 – Retouch – Evening the skin with Dodge & Burn while maintaining natural texture and adding definition to enhance the model’s beauty

• • Chapter 5 – Tone & Color – Creating unique and impactful color palettes via Curves and Selective Color

• • Chapter 6 – Finishing – Finalizing the exposure balance, adding grain, sharpening, and exporting the image

ADDITIONAL BONUS CHAPTERS

• • Chapter 7 – Narrative Composites – In-depth discussion on building composites that help tell a story in portrait editing via two sample edits

• • Chapter 8 – Narrative Color – In-depth discussion on color palettes and application in portrait editing via two sample edits

Included with this download:

– The full 3:30h editing tutorial (digital download or replayable online stream)
– The RAW file of the main walkthrough image (full version and compressed version for slower systems)
– My simplified and decluttered Photoshop Workspace and Toolbar
– Instructions on how to import the Workspace and/or Toolbar
– Photoshop Actions for setting up: Local Dodge & Burn; Skin Hue Balancing; Contouring / Global D&B; Base Color Layers; Adding Grain & Sharpening; Exporting for IG/Web (to use go to Photoshop > Actions > Menu > Load Actions)
– My brushes used for Dodge & Burn (one with and one without pressure sensitivity)