Photoshop Retouching 201

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Mentor: 
Emily Rose McGonigle
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11
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Guest photographer and master photo editor Emily McGonigle presents Photoshop Retouching 201. Follow along as she teaches you everything you will need to continue building and mastering your Photoshop skills. From sharpening to creating a blur to learning how to to use clipping masks. you will continue learning from Emily and her clear teaching style.

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Course description

Photoshop Retouching 201 builds on the basics and takes your editing skills to the next level with more advanced tools and techniques. Emily Rose McGonigle teaches you when to use a Wacom tablet versus a mouse for precision work. You’ll explore the magic wand, marquee, sharpen, blur, and gradient tools to enhance image details and create smoother effects. The course dives into refining selections and mastering clipping masks for clean, controlled edits. You’ll also learn dodge and burn techniques to sculpt light and shadow for depth and drama. A full retouch demo lets you watch the entire process unfold from start to finish. By the end, you’ll be equipped with a stronger, more refined Photoshop skill set ready for advanced retouching projects

Course Mentor:

Emily Rose McGonigle

Course instructor at The Photo Mentorship.Emily Rose McGonigle is a master photographer and photo retoucher, specializing in fashion senior portrait photography and modern portraiture. You will enjoy learning from Emily's precise yet fun teaching style. She is proud to call Nashville, TN her home and enjoys listening to a wide-range of music.‍

Photoshop Retouching 201

Emily Rose McGonigle
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