Self Portraits and Visual Storytelling - Editing Techniques in Lightroom and Photoshop - Part 1

Join Nigerian-American photographer Idara Ekpoh in this comprehensive Adobe Live tutorial as she demonstrates her process for capturing and editing self-portraits using Lightroom Classic and Photoshop. Learn essential techniques for skin retouching, color grading, and creating stunning photographs. Discover how to find ideal photoshoot locations, use remote self-timers, and apply various editing tools such as the Mixer Brush, Dodging and Burning, and Selective Color. Gain insights into editing different skin tones, creating halo effects, and developing your own unique editing style. Follow along as Idara works on her 'Self Portrait Sunday' series and shares valuable tips on being more photogenic and setting up creative self-portraits.

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Intro to Idara’s Work
Intro to Today’s Project
How Idara Finds Photoshoot Locations
When Idara Uses Lr vs Lr Classic
Creating a New Catalog
Talking About Equipment
Color Meanings & Emotions
Editing Image Temp, Contrast Sliders
Idara’s Camera Specs
How to Use a Remote Self-Timer
Editing in Photoshop
Editing Skin Tone with Actions
Tips to Be More Photogenic
Adding Sharpening to Small Details
Using the Mixer Brush to Edit Skin
Using Dodging and Burning Tool
Editing Color Grading
Tips on Editing Different Skin Tones
Selective Color: Black Tones
Channel Mixer Tool
Comparing New Edit vs Old Edit
Working with the Curves Tool
Clone Stamp Tool to Remove Something
Talking About Set-Up for Clouds Self-Portrait
Editing Clouds Portrait
Cleaning Up Wrinkles in Backdrop
Editing with Selective Color
How Idara Found Her Editing Style
Adding a Halo Effect
Recap