Guided Course: Learn to Edit and Perfect Product Photos in Photoshop
A guided course by Xi Chen
, Photo Retoucher
Learn Photoshop techniques for product photo retouching: setup, RAW import, masking, cleaning, and color balancing
Master the art of refining product photos with a streamlined Photoshop workflow. Begin by setting up your workspace for optimal efficiency and quality. Dive into importing RAW files, ensuring a strong foundation for your retouching journey. Analyze your still-life image to define clear retouching goals that align with the product's unique characteristics. This step-by-step approach will guide you through creating masks, isolating areas for precise adjustments, and enhancing your images with targeted techniques.
Transform your product shots by expertly removing dust, blemishes, and distractions. Achieve a harmonious color balance to present your images in a natural and consistent manner. Follow each step to produce a vibrant and professional retouched product image, perfect for showcasing or marketing purposes. With these techniques, your photography skills will elevate, delivering polished images ready for any portfolio or commercial use.
What will you learn in this online course?
9 lessons & 8 downloads
- 57 students
- 9 lessons (1h 22m)
- 8 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, German, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish
- Romanian · Indonesian · English · Portuguese · French · Italian · German · Turkish · Dutch · Polish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Students will master product photo retouching using Photoshop by setting up their workspace, importing RAW files, analyzing images, creating masks, cleaning imperfections, and adjusting color balance, resulting in polished, professional-quality product shots ready for showcasing or marketing.
Who is this online course for?
Aspiring photographers, graphic designers, and marketing professionals looking to enhance product presentation skills will benefit from this course. Beginners eager to master Photoshop's tools for retouching product photos will find the step-by-step guidance invaluable for achieving professional results.
Requirements and materials
No extensive prior knowledge is required for this guided project. Basic necessities include a computer with Adobe Photoshop installed and access to RAW files. Familiarity with Photoshop's interface and basic editing tools will enhance your experience.
Xi Chen
A guided course by Xi Chen
Xi Chen is a freelance photo retoucher based in Brooklyn, New York. Originally a photographer, she now specializes in color correction and retouching images for fashion editorials, portraits, commercial campaigns, social media content, and fine art.
Xi has worked with luxury fashion brands like Chanel, Prada, Alexander Wang, Balenciaga, Calvin Klein, Hermes, Valentino, Bobbi Brown, Vera Wang, and more. Her client list also includes Google, Samsung, Nike, and Adidas, as well as editorials like GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, and Vogue.
Content
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Guided Course: Learn to Edit and Perfect Product Photos in Photoshop
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Podcast: It’s Not Magic... It’s Professional Retouching!
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How to Set up Photoshop
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Workflow & File
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Using RAW Files for Photos
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How to Approach an Image
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Masking
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Image Treatment
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Clean Up
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Color Balancing
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Final project
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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FAQs
Domestika courses are online classes that allow you to learn new skills and create incredible projects. All our courses include the opportunity to share your work with other students and/or teachers, creating an active learning community. We offer different formats:
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All guided courses are 100% online, so once they're published, guided courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The guided courses are divided into different modules. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with other students, as well as share your work and your final project, creating a community around the guided courses.
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