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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:

Great tips, Peter. Thanks!

Taryn Simon exhibits her startling take on photography -- to reveal worlds and people we would never see otherwise. She shares two projects: one documents otherworldly locations typically kept secret from the public, the other involves haunting portraits of men convicted for crimes they did not commit.

Learn the basics of photography in 77 minutes…..Guaranteed. This downloadable step-by-step video series covers the basics of photography, from how your camera works, exposure, shutter speed and aperture, all the way to what inspires you and how to compose your images for maximum impact. Brent goes into detail and demonstrates each essential photographic ingredient in these fun, casual and easy-to-learn videos. Join Brent as he photographs portraits in the studio and outdoors as well as go on location to capture landscape and sunset pictures. You will never have to shoot in auto mode again, GUARANTEED (or your money back).