Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Scott Kelby's 10 things that separate a snapshot from a great portrait: connection, light, skin, retouching, lens, and composition.
KelbyOne class trailer.
Great portraits are one part technical, three parts art. Scott Kelby breaks down the ten elements that separate a snapshot of a person from a portrait people remember — building real connection, lighting that flatters, perfect skin tones, responsible retouching, and the lens and composition choices that make faces look their best. By the end, you'll have a complete recipe for portraits with real depth and real emotion, no matter who steps in front of your camera.
▶️ Watch it here: https://kel.by/kelbyportrait
Look Inside
LESSON 1: Know What You're Shooting Before You Shoot It
LESSON 2: The Connection Comes First
LESSON 3: Light That Flatters, Not Just Illuminates
LESSON 4: Retouch Like a Pro, Not a Plastic Surgeon
LESSON 5: If Your Color Isn't Right, It's Wrong
LESSON 6: The Eyes Have It
LESSON 7: Backgrounds That Work For You
LESSON 8: The Right Lens (Without the Wrong Price Tag)
LESSON 9: Capturing the Real Moment
LESSON 10: Composition That Seals the Deal
Meet Scott Kelby
Scott Kelby is the world's most published author of photography and Lightroom books, the founder of KelbyOne, and the original Photoshop Guy. On KelbyOne he teaches courses on Lightroom, Photoshop, composition, and travel photography, all built around making complex techniques feel simple and immediately usable.
Scott Kelby's 10 things that separate a snapshot from a great portrait: connection, light, skin, retouching, lens, and composition.
KelbyOne class trailer.
Great portraits are one part technical, three parts art. Scott Kelby breaks down the ten elements that separate a snapshot of a person from a portrait people remember — building real connection, lighting that flatters, perfect skin tones, responsible retouching, and the lens and composition choices that make faces look their best. By the end, you'll have a complete recipe for portraits with real depth and real emotion, no matter who steps in front of your camera.
▶️ Watch it here: https://kel.by/kelbyportrait
Look Inside
LESSON 1: Know What You're Shooting Before You Shoot It
LESSON 2: The Connection Comes First
LESSON 3: Light That Flatters, Not Just Illuminates
LESSON 4: Retouch Like a Pro, Not a Plastic Surgeon
LESSON 5: If Your Color Isn't Right, It's Wrong
LESSON 6: The Eyes Have It
LESSON 7: Backgrounds That Work For You
LESSON 8: The Right Lens (Without the Wrong Price Tag)
LESSON 9: Capturing the Real Moment
LESSON 10: Composition That Seals the Deal
Meet Scott Kelby
Scott Kelby is the world's most published author of photography and Lightroom books, the founder of KelbyOne, and the original Photoshop Guy. On KelbyOne he teaches courses on Lightroom, Photoshop, composition, and travel photography, all built around making complex techniques feel simple and immediately usable.
