Covering what the professional photographer needs to know about utilizing every aspect of Adobe Photoshop to refine a portrait, this book presents the important techniques previously left to retouchers and darkroom technicians. Starting with the logistics of using a software program in preparing a portrait, it provides valuable insight into how to effectively store images and manage the workflow of a digital darkroom. Photographers learn everything they need to make Adobe Photoshop work most efficiently in their studio, including basic and advanced techniques such as color correction, retouching, dust removal, and using cropping tools. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.