Group Portrait Photography and Compositing in Lightroom and Photoshop

Creating the perfect group portrait can be a logistical nightmare, with mismatched expressions, blinking eyes, and scheduling conflicts. Compositing individual photographs into a cohesive group shot solves these challenges, giving you complete creative control over the final image. This text-based course guides you through the entire process of planning, shooting, and editing professional group composites. You will learn how to capture consistent lighting on set and use advanced digital techniques to assemble your subjects into a seamless, high-impact final portrait. What you'll learn: Understand the core principles of group composition, perspective, and lighting consistency; Plan and execute individual portrait sessions designed specifically for multi-person compositing; Master essential Lightroom adjustments to prepare your raw images for seamless blending; Combine multiple images in Photoshop using non-destructive layers, smart objects, and precise masks; Match color, shadows, and contrast across different subjects to create a believable final scene; Apply modern color grading and post-processing techniques to give your group portrait a polished, unified look. You will start with the fundamental concepts of planning and camera setup, progress to step-by-step compositing workflows in Photoshop, and finish with advanced color grading. This course is designed for beginner to intermediate photographers and digital editors who want to master group portraiture without the stress of traditional group shoots. No prior compositing experience is required. Start reading today to unlock the creative possibilities of composite portrait photography.