Dennis Dunbar’s Photo Compositing, Touching, and Color Grading Workshops
Sharing the tips, techniques, and insights I’ve gained over 30 years of retouching has become one of my passions. Retouching is as much a craft as it is an art. Helping others learn how to improve their craft so they can create and work on great art more easily is very rewarding.
For over fifteen years, I’ve taught photo touching workshops, both online and in person, as well as written articles to make high-end techniques accessible to everyone who wants to learn. From Taiwan to Serbia, New York, Houston, and Los Angeles, it’s been fun showing people how they can master the techniques they need to create the images they love.
Every workshop I teach covers a range of topics. However, each one is primarily focused on a specific area of retouching, such as compositing or portrait and beauty retouching, depending on the particular group’s interests.
Among the topics I’ve covered are Compositing, Movie Poster, Portrait, Beauty Retouching, Masking, Color Correction, and Color Grading.

Group & Conference Workshops
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The Finisher’s Edge: Real-World Retouching Workflows
High-end, production-level retouching using smart, flexible, nondestructive techniques
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Compositing Without Compromise
Advanced masking and compositing techniques to build convincing scenes
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Color That Connects: Grading & Correction with Purpose
Color workflows from neutralizing tones to expressive grading
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The Art of Subtle: Retouching That Doesn’t Shout
Natural-looking skin, detail enhancement, and invisible polish
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Photoshop in the Real World: Fix It Fast, Fix It Right
High-end, production-level retouching using smart, flexible, nondestructive techniques
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AI vs. Artisan: Retouching in the Age of Automation
Comparing AI-based tools (like Evoto, Retouch4me, Luminar, etc.) with traditional Photoshop techniques for professional retouching
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Past Workshops & Seminars
Below are some recordings of workshops I’ve taught. I’d love to help you or your group learn how to master the techniques you need to so you work more easily and efficiently in creating your art. If you’re interested in a workshop with me, please contact me at dennis@dunbardigital.com
Previous Workshops
Fotorama 2017 Retouching Secrets of the Pros
ASMP Houston Compositing Secrets of the Pros June 2018
APA LA Beauty Retouching Secrets of the Pros Jan 2018
APA Charlotte Retouching Secrets of the Pros Oct 2014
APA LA Advanced Retouching Secrets of the Pros Mar 2014
LA Web Professionals Compositing Secrets of the Pros June 2017
APA LA Inkjet Printing Workshop Jan 2016
APA LA Beauty Retouching Workshop Nov 2015