"It's the best photograph I've ever had taken"
David Edwards - World War 2 Veteran
NOW INCLUDES TIMELESS 2.0 UPDATE
( Added March 2024 )
Updated Workflow taking advantage of enhancements in both Lightroom and Photoshop PLUS Photo Shoot using Constant Light
"A good coach will always nurture you along to get the best out of you.
Glyn has this gift."
- Joel Grimes •
PHOTOGRAPHY
Learn how I use minimal kit to create classic / timeless portraits and without the need for expensive studio equipment or a studio. Learn everything I know and do to create my classic seated, standing and close-up shallow depth of field portraits.
LIGHTING
Follow step by step how I use light to create exactly the look I’m after in a way that’s simple, repeatable and so that you can adapt to any given location.
No Softbox? No problem. I show how to create the same portraits with an inexpensive umbrella.
RETOUCHING
Learn every step of my retouching workflow in Adobe Lightroom / Camera RAW and Adobe Photoshop.
From capture to the final print ready image I take you through every step covering not just the
How? but also the Why?
"Timeless is like you and me are both together one-to-one on a photo shoot going through everything from start to finish: setting up, lighting, styling, posing and shooting, and then next to each other as we work through the retouching."
• Glyn Dewis •
Course Contents
- Introduction (1:07)
- 1) Kit (7:53)
- 2) Westcott X-Drop Background (6:12)
- 3) Softbox Explained (3:36)
- 4) Positioning the Light (Part 1) (2:58)
- 5) Positioning the Light (Part 2) (3:47)
- 6) Positioning the Light (Part 3) (5:41)
- 7) Camera Settings (4:13)
- 8) Flash Settings (3:12)
- 9) The Chair (3:18)
- 10) The Photo Shoot (5:05)
- 11) Camera Position (2:05)
- 12) Using a Reflector (2:20)
- 13) Close Up Portraits (7:04)
- 14) Using an Umbrella (5:45)
- 15) Photography Wrap Up (0:45)
- Knowledge Check (Photography)
- 16) Lightroom / Camera Raw (7:57)
- 17) Background Composition (10:43)
- 18) Frequency Separation (Eyes) (12:54)
- 19) Frequency Separation (Skin) (7:29)
- 20) Dodge and Burn (9:14)
- 21) Camera Raw Lighting (4:44)
- 22) Texture (4:17)
- 23) Look Up Tables (LUT) (12:24)
- 24) Topaz Impression (4:52)
- 24a) Topaz Impression Alternative (6:24)
- 25) Impact with Contrast (7:48)
- 26) Finishing Touches (2:00)
- 27) Close Up Portrait: Lightroom / Camera Raw (6:17)
- 28) Close Up Portrait: Frequency Separation (6:28)
- 29) Close Up Portrait: Brighten Eyes (4:32)
- 30) Close Up Portrait: Dodge and Burn (5:24)
- 31) Close Up Portrait: Texture (3:06)
- 32) Close Up Portrait: Camera Raw , LUT and Topaz (6:34)
- 33) Close Up Portrait: Lighting with Levels (4:12)
- 34) Close Up Portrait: Contrast and Finishing Touches (5:13)
- Knowledge Check (Retouching)
Your Instructor
Glyn Dewis
Photographer, Educator, Speaker and Best Selling Author of books on Photography and Photoshop Techniques, based in the South West, UK. A Photoshop World Dream Team Instructor, KelbyOne Instructor, BenQ Ambassador, Westcott Top Pro and in 2017 Glyn was awarded Adobe Max Master following his presentations in Las Vegas of that year.
Glyn’s list of clients have included the BBC and Sky TV and he has been featured in the New York Times for a photography techniques he calls ‘The Invisible Black Background’.
Glyn regularly presents at events around the world covering all aspects of Photography and Post Production.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have access to the course?
Once enrolled in this course you have unlimited, life time access across all your devices.
Will you ever update this course?
Once enrolled in this course, in addition to life time access you also have life time updates meaning that when I do record updated content you'll see it and have access to it in the course curriculum.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Absolutely. If for whatever reason you're not happy within the first 14 days of enrolling, I'll give you a full 100% refund.
What software do you use in the retouching tutorials?
I use both Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop although you could quite easily follow the steps in other software such as Affinity.