Senior Portraits Made Simple from PhotoshopCAFE, taught by Clay Blackmore, teaches you how to create portraits that will stand the test of time. Learn how to create contemporary portraits using today's trends in senior photography. The high school senior market, especially, is one of the largest and fastest growing segments in portraiture.

Included in this package is a bonus DVD with videos showing you exactly how the images are retouched and optimized in Photoshop. There are three distinct lessons included here, including quick and professional techniques for retouching senior portraits by leveraging what you already know about Photoshop. Clay provides priceless insight on lighting, posing, and the creative use of backgrounds. These methods will transform your photographs into studio-quality portraits your clients will cherish.

Taught by Clay Blackmore    Runtime: 2.5 Hours    3 Lessons in Photoshop Retouching    Learn Portrait Photography    Timeless Techniques for Taking Images    Retouch and Optimize Images in Photoshop    Fix Skin Blemishes and Imperfections    Learn Liquify to Make Shape Adjustments    Prevent Over Retouching    Clay's Soft-Focus Techniques Showcased

Learn to create portraits that will stand the test of time. Create contemporary portraits using today's trends in senior photography. These techniques are applicable to all types of portraiture and give priceless insights on lighting, posing, and the creative use of backgrounds.

Quick, professional Photoshop techniques for retouching senior portraits. These methods will transform your photographs into studio quality portraits that your clients will cherish. There are three lessons to make your retouching fast and reliable.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How is this latest version optically different from the one prior version that was slightly longer?

A: The key difference between the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. Lens and the previous version is the newly incorporated aspherical element. One aspherical element is incorporated within the optical design, along with anomalous partial dispersion and high refractive index glass elements, to control aberrations and distortions at all aperture and focus positions.

Q: 2. Can this lens used by upcoming Leica T, what function would Leica T lose by using this lens instead of T mount lens?

A: You would need the Leica M-Adapter-T for Leica T Camera (B&H # LEMAT) in order to mount the 50mm f/1.4 Summilux M lens onto the Leica T. With the adapter you would retain exposure metering, aperture priority AE, and manual setting capability.

Q: 3. I'm looking for to use Leica Summilux on Panasonic GH4. Has anyone owned or used it on Pansonic that can give me how its performance on the Panasonic body? I just return the Leica SuperElmar 21mm b/c it's not clear as the Panasonic Leica Nocticron 1.2 on the Panasonic GH4 body. Thanks all.

A: It looks like a novoflex adapter exists for this application. Google Novoflex adapter finder .

Q: 4. What year was this written?

A: This PhotoshopCAFE Wacom Tablets and Photoshop CC video lesson is copyright 2023.

Q: 5. I just got this lens and I absolutely loved it! But here is a question, is this lens weather/dust sealed?

A: Yes, the Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux is weather/dust sealed.

Q: 6. Could I use third party filter on this len? I heard the len incompatible with third party filter.

A: This lens is compatible with third party filters such as this one. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/636455-REG/B_W_66_098994_46mm_Natural_Clear_007.html

Q: 7. Can I use with my 246 monochrome as the Leica Normal 50mm f/1.4 Summilux M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit, Updated for Digital) - Black?

A: Yes. The Leica 50mm Summilux-M f/1.4 ASPH. Black chrome limited-edition is a perfect match for the black chrome Leica M Monochrom Typ 246. The lens designer, Peter Karbe, says it is actually an APO design, so its outstanding performance is expected. What I like that is reminiscent of the 1959 design is the knurled focusing ring instead of a tab like the E46 50mm Summilux-M. One drawback about this incredible lens is that you cannot mount the lens hood with a 43mm filter attached to the lens. I have suggested a solution to Leica, which they are considering, but in the meantime, you can do the following.From B&H, order a Heliopan 40.5-43mm step-up ring (#270). It is 4mm x 45mm. Lay it flat on a piece of medium grit sand paper so that you can sand it to the finished size of 3mm x 45mm, and it will fit perfectly inside the outer prongs lens hood. You can now screw any 43mm filter into the Heliopan step up ring. Screw the filter into the step-up ring mounted on the lens hood before you mount the lens hood on the lens itself so you do not damage the front element of the lens. This may sound complicated, but it's not. I will post some photographs on the Leica Forum website this week.

Q: 8. Can this lens be used with Leica M8? And if so, any limitations?

A: Yes, the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH works with the Leica M8.

Q: 9. has anyone used it on a Nikon Z7?

A: This would not be compatible with the Nikon Z7 mount. You would need to use this adapter: https://bhpho.to/2CFlfRz

Q: 10. is this silver lens anodized silver or silver brass?

A: This lens has aluminum construction.