Beauty Studio. Professional Photos Without Photoshop

The book is a practical guide for those who want to master the art of creating high-quality, attractive photographs without using complex, expensive graphic editors and lengthy training. It collects basic knowledge about digital images, principles of composition, color correction, and file formats. Step-by-step instructions on working with free photo editors and neural networks are provided, along with methods to improve portraits, eliminate defects, and basic retouching techniques. It describes ways to create collages, business cards, slide shows, restore old photos, and create stylized images. Attention is given to processing photographs for publication on social networks VKontakte and Odnoklassniki, creating photo albums and avatars. Separate chapters are dedicated to processing photographs on iPhone and Android devices using the built-in capabilities of the OS and the Adobe Lightroom mobile application.