March 2025 Monthly Meeting – Use Photoshop to Elevate Your Work to the Next Level!

Wayne Denny is an Orlando-based photographer who began his journey in photography by mastering Photoshop before ever picking up a camera. With a strong foundation in digital editing, Wayne now specializes in studio photography, particularly focusing on headshots. His expertise in both photography and post-production allows him to create polished, professional images that highlight the best qualities of his subjects. Whether working with individuals or corporate clients, Wayne’s attention to detail and skillful editing elevate every image he captures

Class Notification: Please bring your laptops to the class! Sample files will be provided so you can follow along and learn the process firsthand. This hands-on approach will help you practice the techniques as you go, ensuring you get the most out of the session.

In this Photoshop class, Orlando-based photographer Wayne Denny shares his extensive knowledge of Photoshop techniques to elevate family and headshot photography. The class covers several key areas:

• Face Swapping in Family Photos: Wayne demonstrates how to seamlessly swap faces in family portraits to ensure everyone looks their best. He explains techniques for precise selections, blending, and retouching to create natural-looking results.
• Color Grading for Headshots: The class focuses on color grading methods that can enhance the tone, mood, and professionalism of headshots. Wayne teaches how to adjust color balance, highlights, and shadows to make each image stand out and flatter the subject.
• Blending Headshots with AI-Generated Backgrounds: Wayne shows how to integrate headshots with AI-generated or custom backgrounds, offering tips on how to make the final composition look realistic and polished. The session highlights layer masking and adjustment tools to ensure the subject fits seamlessly into the new environment.
• Incorporating Minimalism to Elevate Photos: Finally, Wayne delves into the power of minimalism in photography. He guides students through techniques for simplifying compositions, removing distractions, and focusing on the subject to create striking, high-impact images.

By the end of the class, participants gain a comprehensive set of skills to enhance their editing workflow and produce high-quality, visually appealing photos that stand out in any portfolio.