How to create and edit a studio portrait for a YouTube channel

If you’re interested in learning about studio lighting, portrait photography or editing techniques, this class is for you! I was approached by two Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fighters who need a portrait for a new YouTube channel they are starting soon.

I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to show:

• How I work with, pose and frame two subjects for an image that will fit a wide aspect ratio (for a video channel)
• How to light dark-toned clothes so that they stand out on a dark background
• How I met the brief with three different images (one in-camera portrait, one composite portrait and one contrasting background portrait)
• How I develop an image in Lightroom and carry out a full edit in Photoshop
• The last thing I do in Photoshop to add the finishing touch and bring a composite together

For each portrait you’ll see my images straight-out-of-the-camera, with exposure settings and the final edit, too.

Enjoy – and don’t miss the outtakes at the very end! ?

Paul and the masteringportraitphotography.com team