Photography Retouching for Portraits
Framing and composition
A course by Natalia Gw , Fashion and Portrait Photographer
About the video: Framing and composition
Overview
“In this lesson we are going to reframe our photographs and establish the final plane within which we are going to work throughout the retouching process.”
In this video lesson Natalia Gw addresses the topic: Framing and composition, which is part of the Domestika online course: Photography Retouching for Portraits. Perfect your portraits with Photoshop while preserving your model's authenticity. Learn photo retouching for skin, lighting, and color to improve your photos..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson we are going to organize space. When we have the defined frame and the final shot, It is easier to see what is left over and what is missing to edit in our photos. Remember that we are going from the general to the particular. Let's see. Let's start by organizing the shot and the final framing of our photo. Remember that everything is modifiable, but ideally we will leave a frame which is what we will work on throughout the editing of a photo. If you want to modify it later, you can do so, but we will try to leave a definitive one. Something that has become a habit in my work...”
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Course summary for: Photography Retouching for Portraits
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Category
Photography & Video -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Photo Retouching, Photography Post-production

Natalia Gw
A course by Natalia Gw
Natalia Gw is a photo retoucher and photographer with a solid background in image editing, specializing in portraits and advertising. Her approach focuses on enhancing people's natural beauty while preserving their unique essence. With a background in fine arts, Natalia has developed her own style that blends artistic techniques with digital tools, achieving results that are both striking and subtle. Her experience ranges from collaborations with editorial projects to commercial campaigns, where her ability to capture light and detail has been key to their success.
Passionate about digital editing, Natalia has dedicated herself to sharing her knowledge with those interested in perfecting their skills in Photoshop and other editing tools. Through her work, she seeks to inspire others to explore the potential of photography as a means of artistic expression. Natalia values the importance of attention to detail, promoting a meticulous editing process that respects the proportions and authentic features of each portrait. Her commitment to continuous improvement and her love for art have made her a reference in the field of photo editing.
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