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Model Portrait Retouching: Learn to Edit Photos Like a Pro
153 students

Model Portrait Retouching: Learn to Edit Photos Like a Pro

No Photoshop needed use simple tools to create stunning, professional quality portraits from start to finish
Last updated 6/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • How to professionally retouch portrait photos using simple, user-friendly software no Photoshop required!
  • Creatively learn to edit portraits to produce visually stunning results ready for clients, social media, or print
  • Step-by-step skin retouching techniques to enhance portraits while maintaining a natural look
  • Universal editing methods that can be applied across different photo styles and editing programs

Course content

7 sections18 lectures1h 43m total length
  • Introduction1:06

Requirements

  • No prior photo editing experience is required and is perfect for beginners
  • A computer, laptop, or tablet with internet access to watch lessons and follow along
  • A few portrait photos to practice on or use the examples provided in the course

Description

Portrait Retouching: Learn to Edit Photos Like a Pro

Learn how to retouch portraits like a professional photo editor—without needing Photoshop or advanced tools.

In this hands-on course, you'll discover how to take ordinary portraits and transform them into powerful, artistic images using simple, easy-to-learn techniques. No prior experience required!

We'll follow the journey of a model through real-world photoshoots and dive into the art of creativity, collaboration, and editing from start to finish.

Whether you're a hobbyist, aspiring photographer, content creator, or just want better photos for social media, this course is for you.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Essential photo editing skills for stunning portraits

  • Efficient skin retouching that looks natural and professional

  • How to use simple tools (no Photoshop required)

  • Editing techniques that apply to any portrait style

  • How to collaborate with models and create visually impactful images

  • Tips for working with any editing software of your choice

Course Overview:

This start-to-finish guide includes:

  1. Real-world editing demos and step-by-step walkthroughs

  2. Time-saving tricks to enhance workflow

  3. Creative posing and storytelling tips for model photography

  4. A full breakdown of the gear used for great results

  5. Flexible methods you can apply to your favorite photo editing app

By the end of this course, you’ll have the tools and confidence to turn your portraits into polished, professional-quality images—even if you’ve never edited a photo before.

Who This Course Is For:

  • Beginners with no experience in photo editing

  • Photographers and content creators who want better portraits

  • Anyone interested in learning how to retouch photos creatively

  • Students who want to learn without relying on Photoshop

No Experience? No Problem.

This course is designed to be simple and accessible. I’ll walk you through each step with clear instructions and examples you can follow along with using whatever software you prefer.


About the Instructor – Sergey Kasimov

With over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and digital creator, I’ve helped over 200,000 students worldwide learn photography, editing, and online business skills. My passion for digital photography started in 2005, and since then I’ve worked with models, sold photography online, and taught students how to achieve professional results without expensive gear or complicated software.

I believe in teaching real-world, practical skills that anyone can use — and I can’t wait to help you bring your creative vision to life.

Bonuses Included with the Course:

  • Free 15-minute Google Hangout coaching session

  • Fast answers to course-related questions within 24 hours

  • Live office hours: 30–60 minute sessions to answer your questions

  • Certificate of Completion for finishing the course

  • Lifetime access to all course content and updates

Money-Back Guarantee

Your purchase is 100% risk-free with Udemy’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Try the course, and if it’s not for you, get a full refund—no questions asked.

Enroll now and take the first step toward mastering portrait photo retouching—even if you've never edited a photo before.

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner photographers who want to improve their portrait editing skills without using complex software like Photoshop
  • Content creators and influencers looking to enhance their personal brand with professional-looking photos
  • Hobbyists and creatives interested in learning how to transform ordinary photos into polished, eye-catching portraits