INSTANT EDUCATION for PHOTOGRAPHERS
Looking to learn at your own pace? These downloadable tutorials and editing tools are a one time download, allowing you to save the files at home for easy access, with the ability to return to learn from, without a time restriction. There is a LOT of education packed into each tutorial, so block off some time and take the dive into elevating your photoshop skills with me!
All tutorials are taught in English, and all editing tools are created for photoshop, but will work for various other editing softwares.
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Individual Equine Editing Tutorials
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This 1 Hour 45 Minute tutorial is packed with education, including techniques for individual tools, alternative methods, and Jesse’s thought process for in the moment editing. This tutorial is created with photographers in mind, allowing you to PLAY, PAUSE PRACTICE, returning to review the education whenever, wherever with the one time download to own tutorials. Every topic included in this tutorial can be applied to all Equine Portrait Editing!
Highlights from this tutorial include…
Recognizing lighting best suited for a BLACK or WHITE background
Editing adjustments to create both a black AND white background using curves, levels, masks + gradients
Identifying + controlling color, specifically color correcting chestnut tones, removing unwanted colors (green, blue, purple, magenta)
Use of masks to remove background seamlessly, with techniques to avoid the “sticker” or “cut out” effect
Floor replacement + creating realistic shadows from hooves + legs
Correcting conformation of the horse due to posing flaws using liquify
Thought process of cropping + living outside of the 2:3 ratio, while retaining flexibility to adjust to other ratios without damaging or losing data
Creating contrast making your horse POP from the background when using levels, dodge + burn
Removing distractions (including Naked Halter) + retouching blemishes seamlessly when choosing the best textured brush tips to use, as either clone or brushes, to retouch blemishes on the horse’s coat.
Pros and cons of using Generative Fill (AI) editing
Adjusting + customizing J.Klein Photos brushes with basic brush settings to match and replace the horse’s details (in particular the ears, whiskers, mane, forelock + tail, that were lost from the mask).
Retouching eyes to remove reflections
Relationship and organization of layers in Photoshop
Tricks to speed up your editing time including Photoshop Shortcuts
File requirements + prepping for client’s use vs fine art printing
» BONUS Material! This course includes the RAW file to practice with, 7 J.Klein Photos Brushes + 1 white background floor replacement and 1 black background floor replacement.
Purchase will include a PDF download with instructions and links to your download!
Download will only be available for 24 hours following purchase, so please save this video accordingly! Resending receipts or providing new download links after 24 hours will be accompanied with a fee.
Dive into learning J.Klein Photos signature editing style, turning a RAW file into a fine art WHITE background AND BLACK background image ready for print!
This 1 Hour 30 Minute tutorial is packed with education, including techniques for individual tools, alternative methods, and Jesse’s thought process for in the moment editing. These tutorials are created with photographers in mind, allowing you to start/stop and review the education whenever, wherever with the one time download to own tutorials.
Highlight from this tutorial include…
Identifying + controlling color, specifically to recover a sun bleached coat, + removing grass stains + blue color casting
Use of masks to remove background seamlessly, with techniques to avoid the “sticker” or “cut out” effect
Tricks to speed up your editing time masking around reins
Creating contrast making your horse POP when using levels, dodge + burn
Removing distractions + retouching blemishes using clone + spot healing
Thought process of cropping + living outside of the 2:3 ratio, while retaining flexibility to adjust to other ratios without damaging or losing data
Choosing the best J.Klein Photos brushes to replace finer details lost in the masking process
Adjusting + customizing J.Klein Photos brushes to match the horse’s details, in particular the ears, whiskers, mane, forelock + jaw line
Editing adjustments for a white vs black background using curves, levels, masks + gradients
File requirements + prepping for client’s use vs fine art printing
*This course does NOT include the mentioned J.Klein Photos Brush Collections or Photoshop Brushes 101 Master Course Tutorial.
Purchase will include a PDF download with instructions and links to your download! Downloads will be available for 24 hours following your purchase, so please plan accordingly to save your files.
Learn my step by step process of how I edit a black background and white background equine portrait, using Adobe Photoshop 26.0.0.
During this 1HR 20MIN tutorial I walk you through my exact process, from selecting a raw file to transforming it into a completed black background AND white background file that is ready to print as fine art. This video includes details on…
Using Adobe Camera Raw & Photoshop
Lighting
Color Correction
Masking
Use of Layers
Removing Halters
Editing Eyes
Re-brushing Hair & Whiskers using J.Klein Photos Photoshop Brush Set
Removing Additional Blemishes (dirt, sweat, etc.)
File Adjustments for a Black Background vs a White Background
Photoshop Brushes are not included in this tutorial. Does not include education on full body edits or floor replacements. Purchase will include a PDF download with instructions and a link to your download!
Download will only be available for 24 hours following purchase, so please save this video accordingly! Resending receipts or providing new download links after 24 hours will be accompanied with a fee.
A quick 20 minute edit of a detail shot! This is a perfect sample of my teaching style, thought process, and explanation of essential tools in Adobe Photoshop.
During this quick 20 minute tutorial I walk you through my exact process in Adobe Photoshop 26.0.0, from selecting a raw file to transforming it into a completed black background file that is ready to print as fine art. This video includes details on…
Using Camera Raw and Adobe Photoshop
Exposure & Color Correction
Masking & Removing Backgrounds Seamlessly
Use of Layers
Removing Halter Using 2024 Photoshop Brushes
Removing Additional Blemishes (dirt, sweat, etc.)
Maximizing contrast through Levels, Dodge & Burnt
Keyboard Shortcuts
Photoshop Brushes are not included in this tutorial.
Download will only be available for 24 hours following purchase, so please save this video accordingly! Resending receipts or providing new download links after 24 hours will be accompanied with a fee.
Dive into learning J.Klein Photos signature editing style, learning how to identify and control color tones throughout 13 different horse coat colors, using Adobe Camera Raw and Photoshop.
This 2.5 Hour tutorial is packed with education, including techniques for individual tools, alternative methods, and Jesse’s thought process for in the moment color adjustments. These tutorials are created with photographers in mind, allowing you to start/stop and review the education whenever, wherever with the one time download to own tutorials.
Highlights from this tutorial include…
Identifying colors throughout the image, what colors we want to keep vs remove or replace.
Manipulation and Relationships of Saturation, Hue and Luminance
Finding warmth through Temperature, Color Balance and Selective Color
Controlling Saturation and Desaturation using the Sponge tool
Masking to control colors individually
Making coat colors POP with Dodge, Burn and Levels
Purchase will include a PDF download with instructions and links to your download! Downloads will be available for 24 hours following your purchase, so please plan accordingly to save your files.
Individual Canine Editing Tutorials
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During this 45 minute canine editing tutorial of “Brady,” you will learn the step by step editing process to achieve my signature editing style using Camera Raw and Adobe Photoshop. We’ll be covering the following topics to transform a raw file into a fine art edit, ready for printing…
This video includes details on…
Camera Raw + Adobe Photoshop
Merging Multiple Files for a Larger Landscape
Eliminating Distractions
Mastering Color Control
Mastering Lighting + Exposure
Layers with Masks & Gradients
Generative Fill
Warp & Perspective
Brushes & Clone
Rulers
Dodge + Burn
Levels
Solid Color Vignettes
Gradient Fill
Keyboard Shortcuts
These tutorials are created with photographers in mind, allowing you to start/stop and review the education whenever, wherever with the one time download to own tutorials.
*This course does NOT include the mentioned J.Klein Photos Brush Collections or Photoshop Brushes 101 Master Course Tutorial.
Purchase will include a PDF download with instructions and links to your download! Downloads will be available for 24 hours following your purchase, so please plan accordingly to save your files.
During this 45 minute canine editing tutorial of “Jasper,” you will learn the step by step editing process to achieve my signature editing style using Camera Raw and Adobe Photoshop. We’ll be covering the following topics to transform a raw file into a fine art edit, ready for printing…
This video includes details on…
Camera Raw + Adobe Photoshop
Eliminating Distractions
Mastering Color Control
Mastering Lighting + Exposure
Composition using Rule of 3rds
Layers with Masks & Gradients
Generative Fill + Selection
Rulers
Warp & Perspective
Brushes & Clone
Dodge + Burn + Sponge
Levels + Curves
Solid Color Vignettes
Gradient Fill
Keyboard Shortcuts
These tutorials are created with photographers in mind, allowing you to start/stop and review the education whenever, wherever with the one time download to own tutorials.
*This course does NOT include the mentioned J.Klein Photos Brush Collections or Photoshop Brushes 101 Master Course Tutorial.
Purchase will include a PDF download with instructions and links to your download! Downloads will be available for 24 hours following your purchase, so please plan accordingly to save your files.
Photoshop Brushes Everyone is Raving About!
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Backgrounds & Floor Replacements
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Additional Goodies!
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This PDF downloadable guide has 60+ pages packed with education, tips and tricks, and my 20+ poses I use regularly with every client!
I wanted to provide a complete guide for those who could not personally attend a workshop or mentorship, the opportunity to still learn my exact process (and wild success!) for creating fine art Equine Portraits. Having a tangible guide allows photographers to absorb the information at their own pace, set and reach attainable goals, and return to the guide for continual growth at any point.
In this guide I’ve included…
Essential Equipment I use for Equine Portraits
How to choose the best location
How to use natural light
Different lighting tactics for black vs white backgrounds
Personal thoughts behind tack options
Exact words I use for communicating with my assistant AND the client
Toys and treats and how I use them to pose horses
Benefits of having an assistant
Diagrams for every pose, showing hoof placements
Examples of good vs bad posing
Detailed tips to elevate every pose
Identifying conformation flaws and how to over come them with posing
How to add motion to poses
Creating variety throughout client galleries
Identifying unique details to highlight in poses
Safety tips for everyone involved
Thinking ahead to making editing easier + faster
Before and after editing images
Behavioral challenges and how to overcome them
How I critique my work for personal growth
How to create the best client experience
Behind the scenes photos
+ SO MUCH MORE!
*This guide is included for students attending my Equine Portrait Workshops!
If you are looking for an all inclusive posing guide for Horse & Rider Photoshoots, THIS is the guide you want! It started out as a simple guide, which quickly turned into a book, each page packed with eduction, examples showing good/bad poses, additional tips to consider for customizing poses for your client, and tricks to overcoming challenging equine behavior.
If you are not able to join me for a private mentorship or a workshop, this guide is the next best step. I don’t hold back any information, as I was YOU to succeed in your photography journey!
This 60+ page PDF downloadable guide includes…
Ways to set yourself up for success at any photoshoot
Location scouting & finding variety in backgrounds
Important aspects to remember
Refining the client details + posing methods
Refining the horse details + posing methods
Overcoming behavioral challenges with horses
Ways and tools to get ears UP!
4 Types of photograph compositions
360˚ Posing theory + maximizing photos from a single pose
Walking poses
Straight forward poses
Sideways poses
Nose to nose poses
Silhouette poses
Hugging poses
Kneeling poses
Sitting poses
Grazing poses
Riding poses
Separation poses
Movement poses
Group poses
Breaking down poses to rebuild and refine
Critiquing your images
Setting Goals
Additional methods for furthering education
Purchase will include the guide as aPDF download. Downloads will be available for 24 hours following your purchase, so please plan accordingly to save your files.
Upgrade your equine portraits with a PNG Wreath Overlay to help your clients celebrate the upcoming holidays! Choose from 9 wreath designs, then simply overlay them on your horse and add a drop shadow. Best suited for straight forward, 3/4 or side profile poses. 25 files included.
PRIVATE MENTORSHIPS
Learn from J.Klein Photos through virtual mentorships (taught via Zoom) or in person mentorships (based out of West Michigan)! These mentorships are personalized to your own photography goals, whether it’s learning camera settings, lighting, and posing, or editing, client management, or marketing.
Gift Cards can be used toward booking or upgrading photoshoot packages, fine art prints and printed products, or photography mentorships with J.Klein Photos.
WORKSHOPS
Looking for an excuse to get away, and immerse yourself in leveling up your photography skills, with like minded photographers? Weekend workshops focused for Equine Portrait Photography AND Canine Photography are now available for Florida and Michigan on select dates!