Practical Photoshop

BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL B&W

lack-and-white treatments and portraiture go hand in hand. But what’s the best way to strip out the color, and what other edits can we make to enhance a monochrome image? In this tutorial, we’ll explore a few techniques you can use to create stunning black-and-white portraits, from the best conversion tools to essential enhancements, such as dodging

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