How to Edit Dramatic Portraits in Photoshop

[@captainsgrave7878]

3:30 - Removing any flaws -eyes- 6:45 - Sharpen the eyes 9:04 - Sharpen the skin and fine lines 10:20 - Lighten up the eyes 12:20 - Little sweep on the iris -skin- 14:15 - Adding more earthy tones to the skin 17:45 - Adding some vignette 19:38 - Burning 21:17 - Dodging -background- 22:52 - Adding some texture -colors- 27:12 - Refining the shadows, midtones and highlights 28:02 - Global saturation and individual adjustments 29:15 - Adding some contrast 29:36 - Darken some bugging details 31:00 - Double checking the highlights and shadows 31:59 - Export

[@QuirkyPixelNomad]

Your a legend

[@RonK]

More than two years and still one of the best and most helpful videos for this subject. Thanks so much, mate!

[@addaald]

You just turned a good photograph to a piece of art. Marvellous. Thank you, Sean!

[@mjsa308]

I don’t understand why there were some people who unlike this very informative and helpful video. I just started getting serious into photography last month and your videos are helping me a lot from a technical and emotional standpoint. Keep up your informative and inspirational videos. More power and God bless.

[@seantuck]

Negativity is just how some people communicate:)

[@mjsa308]

@@seantuck Oh well it’s their lost anyway. Btw, I am new sub and so glad that I found you channel. I’ve been practicing your process specially the one speed lite indoor set up. I’ve been doing with my daughter as my model lol. I now understand how you make and edit those great coloured and bw portraits of your mentors. For me, they look alive when you look at them. Hopefully I’ll be able develop that level of skill through your channel of course.

[@aprilrotelli]

I love that you always bring opacity all the way down and then build up as needed. This is such a helpful tip.

[@seantuck]

Thanks April:)

[@jamesthomson8802]

Easily the best portrait photoshop tutorial I've watched. Thanks for this advice. I think it will revolutionise my image editing.

[@gerhardhedrich6903]

It's not only postprocessing, this's art!

[@adrianr2099]

Hi Sean, I'm a beginner fotografer and completely new to photoshop (like 1 week ago I purchase it) and the level of options and interface in general scared me when I run it first day. I tryed some tutorials for beginners but they focused more on general things and didn't have common sense for me. Then I found this video and I decide to give it a go and study it carefully following every step. It takes me about 4-5 h to pass all video, make proper notes ( 6 pages😂)writing every click on your way and play few other vids in a mid time to understand other things and Boom!!!!! I edited my first portrait successfully. There is still many, many things to learn and improve but in general I think is a perfect way to learn photoshop for all beginners that want understand Ps just because it gives u goal that u can verify at the end and things start having sense Great job on this one. Thank u very much.👍👍👍

I've watched this tutorial when it was released and I'm still coming back because it's just that good!

[@FrankNazario]

one of the BEST short tutorial on portrait editing..... Thank you sooo much for sharing your knowledge with the photography community. Excellent!!!! Learned in one session more than one of those 1 day paid seminars (here in Orlando FL it's almost at a scam level now) Again Thank you for your time.

[@2007zodiac]

I’m an entry-level/just starting photographer, but i watched this Guy about 2yrs ago, when he had about 1000, or so followers, didn’t really post many videos!, but now, this Guy makes Thomas-heaton look like nothing!, yep! He’s way more advanced than I should be looking at, but, I can’t help myself!!. The Guy just pulls me into his world!!....

[@TheUberSchattenjager]

As a neophyte to photoshop, I was able to follow your excellent instruction and learn not only a bit of the nuance of editing, but also the use of the tools for the task. Bravo Sean! You have found your calling, and we are all the better for it.

[@pablobarbato3387]

Mate, you're worth your weight in gold. Thank you so much for this tutorial.

[@0y0chang0]

This is brilliant stuff, you are a great teacher that tells why not just how. Your channel is a must watch.

[@touchedbynature5445]

Brilliant video, very helpful and informative. Excellent Channel. Many thanks for sharing.

[@OwensDrumming]

You definitely post some of the best and most inspiring tutorials on KZbin.

[@swampdert]

More high quality content by my favorite photographer? Thanks again for all the valuable information.

[@fm1253]

You have no idea how much appreciate this video, great teaching, thank you!

[@rubengonzalez-re2eu]

Still the best portrait editing tutorial i've ever seen, thank you

[@daykz69]

This is amazing and have now lost count how many times I have watched this and the Mentors shoot.....just brilliant Sean!

[@TomKaszuba]

Thank you for your generosity. This tutorial is absolutely brilliant.

[@musketeerJoe]

Brilliant. Best portrait editing tutorial I've seen - thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@tracyknuff2107]

I love the dramatic look and I'm glad I found this video on editing a dramatic portrait.

[@adriank2406]

This is pure gold, sir! Sooo much new information. Thank you very much and keep up the great work!

[@theloudtenor]

Another fantastic video! Thank you so much, Sean! I always look forward to your content.

[@christopherbriscoe1521]

A wonderful, detailed tutorial by a fellow who is a serious portrait photographer. - And finally someone who realizes that JPEGS in just fine!

[@Marykk1448]

I’ve been watching hours and hours of videos trying to learn photoshop. I have learned quite a lot here on KZbin from very talented creators. But for some reason, after I watched this video, it all just clicked and made sense. After watching this video, I finally understand it all and it makes so much sense to me now. This just made me so much more confident in my ability to use photoshop. Thank you!

[@seantuck]

That’s great:)

[@dexaxars.studio]

I can only use one word for your content..... AWESOME.

[@joshhammond3033]

This is exactly what I needed thank you once again Sean. Sick photographer sick teacher.

[@khalidhassani6173]

Very nice portrait sean, thank you for sharing your stuff!

[@leanderhoefler7054]

Thanks once more for a really helpful video. Some really simple and effective tecniques I've never seen befor with a huge impact.

[@benjaminwilkins1385]

Incredible work. It's always good to see the workflow of other people to give us ideas on how to improve our own. Thanks for the tips.

[@maf3695]

Oh man! I’ve missed several of your videos. I’m going to have to binge watch now. Lol Out many photograph channels I really appreciate yours very much! The passion for photography is very evident and a grateful for time and energy you put in to sharing with us!

[@adamhewitt8763]

Superb tutorial Sean, people see an amazing portrait like the one you created and don't often realise the work that goes into it or the trial and error which I'm sure you went through in mastering your preferred taste. Really impressive and thank you.

[@tonyattardo738]

Wow, fast but GREAT...thank you. All your video's are extremely helpful and honest!

[@real_kwyman]

Thanks for sharing Sean! Very inspirational! Great tips!

[@rquitech]

I always look forward to your content! Thanks Sean!

[@starwarsretributionfilm]

Always interesting to see how other people edit. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[@actuallyrichie]

Fantastic video. Love all of your videos and really glad to see your process for editing your photo

[@willdaslaya]

Didn't think I'd understand it at first, but your tutorial helped out a lot. Thanks!

[@steventhehistorian]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. This was so helpful for me to start to learn how to look at portraits and portrait editing.

[@gianlucabrancacci4609]

Sean, thank you so much for the insight into your thinking and editing process, so much value!

[@2x45min]

Keep up the good work Sean! I'm always happy when there's a new video or picture on instagram... always a lot to learn from your insights

[@m4nit03]

One of the most helpful and detailed portrait editing videos I've ever seen. I'll be coming back to this for weeks to come, trying out everything you've shown. Can't thank you enough for this.

[@powerlurker]

i follow about 30 youtube channels ,most are photographer , some are for fun like kai w ,and some are for general theory, and you are special among them, you r doing it with your heart , i can feel the genuine love and passion of you , and the skills are great as well. a suggestion , you can upload simple videos from time to time ,(for simple i mean the content could be just the photo u took recently with bgm ) keep up what u up to these days

[@utsavgupta]

Great video, Sean. Thanks for making this helpful tutorial. 😊

[@chrisalvino812]

This tutorial was perfect! The bit about how you add a painterly touch with those multiply and screen masks was brilliant. I've always wondered how some photographers achieve that "look" with their photos.

[@rileytubeguy]

Such beautiful work with even more beautiful life stories. Thanks for inspiring us all!

[@benjoiner2863]

Hi Sean thank you for posting this video. I really enjoyed the previous video too where you talked honestly about the importance of these men in you formative years. I think you really hit the blend right. Keep them coming. Great edit too. I have been unhappy in my work (family business) for a while now and have been thinking about making a transition to something more fulfilling. I find your story inspiring. Been with you since the large product tutorial you did - I currently work in the furniture industry. Thanks again. Ben

[@gabriellechisholm5411]

Thanks Sean. That was exactly what I was looking for. Great tutorial!

[@mynameisgid]

Sean, I saw your video when you shot these, and when I saw Kommetjie...man, you made my day! I miss home...so thank you for that! And I had my suspicion that you were a Saffa! Cheers bru!

[@anthonyhedger4301]

Thanks for that one Sean, it’s really good to see how you work on your photos

[@ebouwens]

Fantastic and detailed process. I'm embarking on a portrait project soon and your detailed approach is inspiring me.

[@zippywalker6406]

This took a while to get through. Took some notes. I never thought to invert my adjustment layers and then paint in selective areas and the View Mask Overlay will come in very handy.

[@kilarunagamelleswarao6907]

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[@annjeffree]

Hi Sean, thanks so much for this tutorial. I'm doing a personal project right now on how our senior citizens have coped with the Covid-19 crisis and life in the past by meeting it with humour. Your tutorial was exactly what I needed right now. I'm very happy with the edit I've done on my test image. Thanks again!

[@leehouston4395]

Sean, this is one of the most helpful and well constructed tutorials i have come across on KZbin. The amount of work you put in to your videos really comes across. Thank you for sharing, and I look forward to watching that subscriber qty growing!

[@sternschnupper]

super dense information, and really great intro in several concepts of editing workflow. big respect, and big thanks!

[@WhiteSpaceToronto]

Thank you Sean for taking the time to produce this video. Very well done. Please keep it up.

[@miguelholguin123]

Thank you for being a good teacher and your positive outlook in life. It's inspiring.

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[@brianeliel5756]

Excellent video Mr Tucker

[@gordroberts53]

Suddenly, portrait photography is not so threatening. Thanks for that!

[@MrDerekemerson]

Thanks so much for such a detailed tutorial. Very educational

[@stevebennettphotography]

Thanks for letting us peek behind the curtain, it was fascinating.

[@indiemichael]

I don't do portraiture but your tutorial there was amazing. I really respect your workflow, it's quite masterful.

[@kaushiksubramaniamm1630]

This video is such an eye opener for me . Thanks Sean 😊

[@daracazamea7472]

Thank you for a great video Sean, I’ve found it very interesting, and discovered a couple of new Photoshop tricks too!

[@SRay-vt3dv]

Simply Brilliant! As someone who is challenged by where to start this was concise and gorgeously presented. Would love to see how you tackle a beauty portrait. Thank you for sharing.

[@sjlum8210]

Amazing. So many useful tips. Thanks, Sean!

[@Loki_POV]

Your tutorials are on point bro. Always a pleasure watching your videos!

[@Truffignon]

I've been literaly drinking up the amount of informations coming out that tutorial of yours ! :) Dense but precisely and neatly taught... I knew a bit of that gymnastic with different curves, color and levels layers but you just opened up their use even more ! :) Thanks a million Sean ! Can't wait to try some similar tweeks for meself ! ^^

[@isabellaknight379]

WOW! Simply awesome tutorial! Thank you so much, ​Sean!

[@jaaptempelman]

Impressive post Sean. I really liked your previous post and this editing makes it all come together. You really did honour your mentor with this. Just makes me want to meet up with him some day!

[@jasonhe6947]

Thank you so much for posting this tutorial. I just literally followed your step to edit my picture. It's stunning.

[@mariyanamt]

Glad to hear that I'm not the only one shooting and working in JPEG (I use the highest quality jpeg that my camera provides and it works quite well for me, too. Very useful video and easy to follow, even for beginners .Thanks Sean!

[@londonken]

This tutorial is a real keeper.

[@ianjackson2107]

Great insight into your process. Thanks for walking us through it

[@artmaltman]

Incremental changes add up to a huge impact, thanks for such a concise video chock full of suggestions!

[@Fita71]

You are a great artist, I like your work, and I have learned a lot with your tutorials. Thank you so much

[@dreamy1855]

I absolutely love your videos they are so passionate and your delivery is very calming. I think the stories you tell in each make it easy for us viewers to build a rapport with you which is very rare in videos today. I’m so pleased to finally see a portrait retouch by yourself and really appreciate the time you’ve put into it so thank you very much. 🙏🙏🙏

[@JCANPetros]

Loved this...especially the black and white bit. Always struggled with editing black and white.

[@michaelbagnall8030]

I just finished trying this out for myself and just wanted to say thanks for a really clear and easy to follow tutorial 👍

[@AnthonyArmstrong]

This is an educational gift. Thank you!

[@RexSingleton]

Thanks for sharing your editing recipe Sean. I appreciate it.

[@lucaslammott1811]

This is great. Thank you for taking the time, Sean. Happy New Year!

[@ELRackGaming]

its been 2 years and I still use this because its very useful

[@alexanderhendrickson4627]

You, your knowledge, and production quality are all brilliant. Your channel is like a book, or a set of volumes to me, on photography. Thank you!

[@Al_Bx]

Great video. I do not use Ps but it was very clear and understandable. I do use Lr and I totally see how I can work my images, what to focus on, what to look out for. I may have less control or flexibility but it's totally workable for me. Thank you again, it is an outstanding work, to bring out the best out of an already outstanding portrait.

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

though i am not terribly fluent in Ps, i did find the conversation behind the use of each layer and tool to be fascinating. seeing the final result of both color and b/w, really expanded my appreciation of the possibilities. thank you for the effort and the sharing. a BIG thumbs up.

[@adrienram]

Most useful video ever for photoshop... Many thanks!!

[@sonnybrown4758]

Things make so much more sense now. Wow. Thank you.

[@ANDYD655]

great tutorial, even though i struggle with portraits i found it very informative and helpful

[@inano86]

one of the best tutorial since a very long time, by far! thanks a lot for this wonderful piece of work. helped me a lot

[@sanbanrjee]

As can be said with your each tutorial, amazing! And thank you!

[@louistrevino6710]

Excellent tutorial! I learned so much about editing AND photoshop at the same time.

[@XtianApi]

I'm excited to try your method of not smoothing, but instead sharpening surgically. Thank you

[@jaymathews356]

Excellent video, Sean!

[@massari187]

I look so long for a video like this. thank you Sean. keep up the good work

[@maartenroes-francken7996]

Excellent. Thank you. I don't shoot portraits too often but when I do I now khow to PP better. What I really got from this video, is a much better understanding of how to use masks really well and, just how powerful curve masks can be.

[@3ilder]

Thanks Sean, great tutorial, if I’m not remember it wrong you can hold command (alt on pc) when you click on layer mask to get i black from the start, instead of ctrl I. All the best, love your videos.

[@TheWrighteye]

Fantastic tutorial! Learned so much from this, thanks you! Great videos!!