Photoshop: Dark Processing

Welcome!

“Dark processing” is the art of sculpting shadow around light…where you first darken the environment and then gently (and purposefully) build up the highlights back into the image. It’s a fun technique, and can completely transform the atmosphere of a photograph. Select a lesson below to get started!

To download the practice raw file, click the “Materials” tab above. To download each video, click the “Materials” tab under the individual lessons.