Fantasy Composite Photography in Photoshop and Lightroom

Have you ever wanted to transport your photography subjects into mythical landscapes or surreal dreamscapes? Traditional photography captures reality, but composite photography allows you to build entirely new worlds from your imagination. In this text-based course, you will learn the foundational principles of visual storytelling and digital compositing. You will discover how to seamlessly blend diverse photographic elements, match lighting and perspective, and apply professional color grading to make your fantasy creations look cohesive and believable. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of perspective, scale, and lighting integration for realistic compositing. - Master modern selection and masking tools in Photoshop, including modern AI-assisted subject isolation. - Apply non-destructive editing workflows using Smart Objects and adjustment layers. - Blend multiple exposures and textures seamlessly using brush techniques and advanced blend modes. - Configure cohesive color grading and atmospheric effects in Lightroom and Photoshop to unify your scene. - Create depth and realism by adding custom shadows, highlights, and environmental depth of field. This course begins with essential terminology and planning strategies before guiding you step-by-step through image selection, masking, blending, and final stylistic color adjustments. You will follow along with detailed written walkthroughs and conceptual breakdowns to build your skills progressively. This course is designed for beginner to intermediate photographers and digital artists who want to expand their creative horizons, with no prior compositing experience required. Start reading today and unlock the skills to turn your imaginative concepts into stunning photographic realities.