Creative architecture workshop Lyon

All the architecture in one comprehensive workshop

Creative Architecture Photoshop Workshop

2 days to master advanced photomontage and creative editing techniques

Do you want to create spectacular and creative architectural images, master advanced Photoshop techniques, and take your images to the next level?

This unique two-day in-person workshop will teach you the comprehensive techniques used to create creative, dynamic, and photorealistic architectural images.

From black-and-white architecture to color architecture, including creative and dynamic effects, all techniques will be explained and put into practice in detail.

Over the course of two intensive days, I’ll guide you step by step through the essential and advanced techniques of Photoshop, so you can transform your images and develop your own creative style. We’ll also explore the possibilities offered by other software, particularly the Nik Collection. In addition, I’ll introduce you to the Bloom app from Topaz Labs, which I use very regularly in my work. Finally, I’ll give a brief overview of Boris FX Optics, a software that makes it very easy to create special effects and atmospheric looks.

This workshop is held in small groups (maximum 9 participants) to ensure personalized guidance and to allow us to answer everyone’s questions.

What you'll learn

In this workshop, you will learn how to:

✔ Master complex selections and precise cutouts
✔ Create realistic and cohesive photomontages
✔ Harmonize colors, contrasts, and lighting
✔ Create powerful and dramatic moods
✔ Use creative and dynamic effects
✔ Work efficiently using professional methods and tips

The goal is simple: to equip you with a clear approach and solid techniques for creating creative and impactful architectural images.

An experiential workshop

This workshop is the result of several years of experience teaching Photoshop through my online courses and in-person workshops.

Over the course of the training sessions, I was able to identify:

• the most commonly used techniques
• those that are often underutilized
• and those that remain largely unknown

The goal of this workshop is therefore to teach you the truly effective methods used in a professional creative workflow.

Because a creative image always relies on two essential elements:

imagination… and technique.

Even when the image depicts an unreal scene, the rendering must remain believable and photorealistic.

Techniques covered during the workshop:

Advanced selections and precise cropping

The quality of a photomontage often depends on the precision of the selections.

You will learn how to use various techniques for creating complex selections that blend seamlessly into the image.

Fusion masks

Blending masks are an indispensable tool in Photoshop.

We will explore not only their standard uses, but also advanced techniques that allow for much more precise control over retouching and editing.

Color coordination

A photomontage often combines several different images.

You will learn how to balance:

• colorimetry
• brightness
• the contrasts

in order to achieve a consistent and photorealistic result.

Dynamic effects and directional blur

You'll learn how to use motion blur and other dynamic effects creatively.

In particular, we will see how to apply these effects in specific areas to enhance the movement and visual impact of the image.

Creating atmospheres

Creating a mood is often what transforms a conventional image into a powerful, creative one.

You will learn how to create different atmospheres by working on:

• the light
• the shadows
• the contrasts
• atmospheric effects

For example:

• rays of light
• dramatization of the sky
• fog generation
• Creative black-and-white scenes

Photo montage exercises

Several complete photomontages will be created during the workshop.

These exercises will allow you to put the techniques you've learned into practice right away.

FREE BONUS

To round out your training, you’ll also receive three comprehensive video tutorials on architecture:

• Black & white architecture
• Creative Architecture
• Motion effects

These tutorials include approximately 8.5 hours of video training, with all practice files included.

This will allow you to continue making progress after the workshop.

Full recording of the workshop

The workshop will be fully recorded on video.

After the training, you will receive the full video in MP4 format via WeTransfer, so you can review the techniques at your own pace.

Personalized follow-up after the workshop

A one-hour one-on-one video conference via Zoom is included in the price.

For example, this session will allow you to:

• review certain techniques
• analyze your images
• answer your questions

The date will be set based on our respective availability.

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is intended for:

• for photographers passionate about architecture
• for Photoshop users looking to expand their creativity
• for photographers looking to improve their post-processing

Prerequisites

An intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in Photoshop is recommended, specifically:

• using layers
• fusion masks
• dynamic objects
• selection tools

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Practical Information

Dates:
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Sunday, June 7, 2026

Location:
Lyon
(The exact address will be provided after booking)
The entire workshop will take place indoors.

Opening hours :

Morning
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
(10-minute break at 11:00 AM)

Lunch break
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Afternoon 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
(10-minute break at 4:00 PM)

Limited seating

To ensure high-quality support, the number of participants is intentionally limited to a maximum of 9 people

Minimum number of participants required: 4

Materials needed

Each participant must bring:

• their laptop (Mac or PC)
• Adobe Photoshop installed

The use of a mouse is strongly recommended.

The working files will be provided at the start of the workshop.

What is not included in the workshop

• computer equipment
• Photoshop software (and other software)
• food and drinks
• transport
• accommodation
• insurance

Workshop leader

David Duchens

Information and Reservations

📞 06 07 44 72 77
📧 david@duchensphotographie.fr