A Canon DSLR in Auto mode produces amazing photos, but real creative control comes when you step outside of Auto. Learn the basic elements of Exposure and how simple adjustments create beautiful photo effects.
Once you've captured some stellar portraits either in studio or on-location, you're probably going to want to process them in order to bring out the true beauty. Many elements beyond the control of the photographer can interfere with a portrait or distract a viewer unnecessarily, which is why Photoshop is used to salvage and improve many images. With this in mind, we've compiled a list of some of the most frequently used Photoshop techniques for portraits: