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Photoshop creative effects course

After Black & White Architecture, I had chosen this course on Creative Effects. A lot less apprehensive, of course, as I'd come back a few weeks after the first one. Still, I was a bit worried about my Photoshop level and whether I'd be able to reproduce this kind of post-processing.
I have to say that David blew me away! From the outset, he put me at ease by telling me all about the previous course, and then taking me right back into a lively discussion on special effects - completely irrelevant to the subject at hand - live examples, plug-ins for Photoshop .... As a result, we start the course proper 20 minutes after the scheduled time. For David, this is not a problem, as he's not stingy with his time.
The Special Effects course is conducted masterfully. Not familiar with this PS manipulation? Don't worry, he'll explain it to you. His teaching style is well-oiled, and he knows his subject inside out. You see your work evolve, and above all in the direction you imagined when you chose this course.
He's inexhaustible when it comes to talking about his work and his favorite places. He will guide you in your choice of spots to go to.
3h35 later we part.
In the after-course, always very professional, you receive the video that allows you to reproduce the work over and over again and to benefit indefinitely from his advice.
I'm still hesitating about the content of the next course, because I'm going to continue.

Photoshop creative motion blur course

I have taken several of David's Photoshop courses and he never disappoints. I just completed his latest course on Creative Motion Blur where he provides instructive examples of how to apply his techniques. With this photoshop motion blur session, David took great care to detail and demonstrate how he works his magic to produce stunning creative images. This session not only broadened my Photoshop skills but also gave me new ideas on how to approach making my own creative images. For those thinking of taking this or any of his other courses David tailors his courses to different skill levels and provides one-on-one sessions, lasting 3 hours and conducted online via Zoom. This Creative Motion Blur course, as well as his other courses, are well worth your time and investment.

Thanks, David for sharing your techniques and advice.

A la carte Photoshop courses

Very interesting course on new features in Photoshop, particularly in generative filling.
Numerous examples were also produced on Adobe Firefly, showing the infinite possibilities of A.I.

The explanations are very clear and you save a lot of time by taking an à la carte course compared to the tutorials you find on the Internet.

Creative architecture workshop Lyon

I took part in the Creative Architecture Workshop in Lyon. The training is very instructive. Throughout the creative process, David demonstrates a clear and precise workflow. We juggle with the various selection tools, layer masks, luminosity masks... We're lost! No problem, David is there to help us. And that's the great strength of this face-to-face training. You can interact with the teacher and the trainees present.
As far as teaching aids are concerned, at the end of the course David sends us a video recording of the key stages of his face-to-face demonstration, enabling us to come back to them in more detail afterwards. Throughout the course, David was always available to share his experience and know-how, without holding back any information. I recommend this course to anyone who has mastered the basics of Ps.

Online workshop bw & colors in architecture

Photoshop expert, a Photographer with vision, and a skilled educator. This is David. Last weekend I finished a six-hour workshop with David, and it was superb. David presented the material in very concise and easy-to-follow steps. The courses, "Black and White" and "Colors in Architecture, were jammed packed with information and helpful hints. The man is a magician when it comes to photoshop, plus he is a photographer with a creative vision. His attention to detail sets his images apart from others. He patiently teaches his students how to hone in on details and bring their images to the next level. He very kindly shares his expertise with his students, and no questions go unanswered. If you are looking to step up your game, David's courses will surely help you enhance your photography. Carol H

Photoshop black & white architecture course

I really appreciated David's teaching approach. Tips that are easy to reproduce. A video support that allows you to come back to what was said during the course at any time (lots of info...). I highly recommend it.

Workshop architecture in black & white

I met David several years ago at a Fujifilm seminar. Immediately very friendly, we ended up having a drink with a small group of enthusiasts. I've been following David's work on 500px and other sites ever since. I've always been blown away by his art, which to me is out of the ordinary and has always seemed out of reach for me. I couldn't begin to understand how he did it. I finally did one of his workshops in 2019 to learn. Indoor training on computer on Saturday with a small group. Good atmosphere, very good step-by-step teaching and individual attention. Photo outing the next day also very instructive in the field. Since then, I've felt able to imitate him. I've even produced several black-and-white architectural renderings that I'm proud of, and he congratulated me on them (see attached photo). And even after the workshop, we exchange ideas from time to time on what we're publishing on social networks and possible technical improvements. So, yes, learning with David Duchens is worth it, and it's a unique opportunity in Paris and soon on tour.

Introductory Photoshop course

My husband gave me 1 Photoshop Initiation course with David for Christmas. The course is held via Skype with screen sharing (a first for me), which I think is absolutely brilliant! Everyone in front of their own PCs, sitting quietly without having to make room for each other for explanations or practical work.
For me, Photoshop was a huge "3-headed monster" that was impossible to tame. The interface, the millions of useful icons available, the layers, the blending masks and so on. In short... hell... Compared to Lightroom, which has a fairly simple interface that I'm comfortable with, I had a real block with Photoshop. So David presented me with a major challenge.
But David is calm, patient and an excellent teacher in a way that few others are. Passionate, he passes on his knowledge with a rare generosity. He takes the time to explain, to guide, again and again, as long as it's necessary, without ever losing patience. He's reassuring.
I've finally been able to get to grips with this software that I'd clearly been avoiding until now.
A truly fascinating course with the master.
David is not only a very talented photographer, but also a truly exceptional teacher!
In conclusion, if you find Photoshop a software that, like me before, seems far too complicated to tackle, take one of his "Initiation Photoshop" courses, or have one offered to you. It's really...

Architectural photography workshop

After several training sessions with David, I decided on this color workshop as a complement to the black and white one, in order to better understand the use of color in Photoshop.
Always a very patient teacher, David is not stingy with advice adapted to each individual, and even less so with his time, during the workshop of course, but also afterwards to provide after-sales service :)
The special feature of this workshop was that it went as far as photo printing. The next day, we met at the Parisgraphie workshop, where a team of enthusiasts was waiting for us. After technical explanations of printing and papers, it was time to get hands-on. The results were simply stunning in terms of quality and fidelity, and what a pleasure it was to leave with a print of one of our photos.
To sum up, a very good pedagogy and mastery of Photoshop tools, a limited number of participants so that we could keep up with everyone, and a well-equipped venue adapted to the training. The little extra was the group photo outing, which enabled participants to deepen their knowledge of urban photography and, of course, share a moment of conviviality.
See you soon for a new course or a good restaurant!

Photo composition course

Very attracted by architectural photography, but a total novice in this field, I decided to take the "composition" course offered by David, and asked him to do a photo shoot on the La Défense site in Paris. It took me 3 hours (and much more...) to explore the site and discover the art of composition and the power of lines. David is there to accompany us, dispensing his skills with passion, patience and pedagogy, showing us both the mythical spots and the lesser-known, equally photographic locations. The key elements of the special art of architectural photography are reviewed and explained simply and effectively. By the end of the course, we were able to (already) take some surprising and very flattering shots!
Thank you David for these enriching moments and your natural empathy, which is undoubtedly your second speciality after your qualities as a photographer and Photoshop wizard! See you soon! It was a great moment

Packages

I met David through a friend. We took a photo course at La Défense for a whole afternoon. It was so cool!!!
Thanks David for all the good advice. I was very proud of my photos! :-)
I've just taken a series of 3 x 3-hour photoshop courses with David. The skype course is a great idea. Everyone's in the comfort of their own home and the screen sharing means you can follow what the other is doing. I recommend these courses. David was able to adapt to my level and I learned a lot.
Thank you David! I won't hesitate to call on you again in the future.

Workshop architecture in black & white

I've just taken part in David Duchens' Noir et Blanc workshop, and I have to say I came away dazzled. There were several reasons: a perfect welcome with coffee, pastries, tables, a big screen, unlimited drinks (water, coffee, juice) and even pencils and paper, and the participants were very interested and friendly. David was very professional and very kind, and explained the techniques several times in different ways so that everyone could understand, whatever their level. He was very professional, but also very friendly and very good at listening, and his workshop was not limited to just a few hours.
Thank you David, all you have to do now is practice!

Introductory Photoshop course

After searching for months, I stumbled into David on a Facebook Page I follow. Photoshop has been a mystery to me until I took this beginners course. It gave me levels of confidence I had not received from previous attempts at learning the basics. His teachings are always followed up with a recording for quick review and access. Plus integrating Zoom made for this one on one a success.

Online workshop - Unlock your creativity

Recently, I completed David's online workshop, 'Unlock your Creativity," I wanted to learn more about 'selections' in Photoshop and also how David creates enigmatic, cityscape imagery. This was my third workshop with David and I find him to be an excellent teacher. He has mastery over Photoshop, he is well prepared for his classes, he is methodical and clear in his instruction and very receptive to questions. His image reviews are detailed and he respects the creativity of every participant in his class. Also, he is very generous with sharing his knowledge and gives far more than he promises. I look forward to attending another workshop with David in the future and highly recommend him as a teacher for any course in Photoshop. Thanks very much, David.

Creative architecture online workshop

This "Creative Architecture" trilogy is really top-notch.

Yesterday, I was blown away once again.
When I saw Daniel Cheong start to make a luminous rectangle (neon effect) and tell us that this was THE most technical part, and then copy/paste, I thought to myself... but where is he going to take us?
And when, at the end, it gave a cyberpunk image like I'd experienced watching Blade Runner, Akira, etc... I was reminded of Iron Maiden's "somewhere in time" album cover...

In short, a breath of fresh ideas in totally different fields: The field of possibilities is infinitely expanding.

Really, this three-part workshop is a masterly lesson in what you can do in terms of photographic work, from 3 photographers who are not short of advice.

A big thank you to the three of you for your professionalism, your pleasure in sharing your work and your passion.
All this in a collegial, serious but relaxed atmosphere.
A true complementarity!

I really enjoyed it and would encourage anyone who wants to learn to follow you.

Photoshop black & white architecture course

I'll put it simply: an extremely educational course in which David takes us step by step through the process of creating a black and white architectural image, sharing his recipes and tricks without ever leading us astray in overly complicated techniques, and adapting to our level.
The skype course is very interactive, alternating between observation and realization, so you never get lost
What's more, David is very friendly and from the first contact to the end of the course (and even beyond) he's a very pleasant conversation companion.

Night photography course

In addition to the Paris walking tour and photo course, we also chose the night photography course. What can we say? Paris is magnificent at night, and with David's invaluable advice, we were able to improve the quality of our photos. The 3-hour course initially planned was largely exceeded, as David truly seeks the satisfaction of his trainees. Thank you David for all the good times spent in your company, for all your valuable advice, your availability, your good humor.
See you soon for a photoshop course.

Photoshop black & white architecture course

David offers a well-developed and structured course, with a precise methodology. He's very pedagogical and doesn't hesitate to explain things several times if necessary. The 3-hour lesson went by so quickly, both the subject and the teacher were so interesting!
I'd highly recommend David to anyone who wants to improve their photo retouching skills!
Thanks again!

Workshop digital blending

If you're wondering how Daniel and David get their photos to look so good, then this is the workshop for you.

This workshop takes place in a very pleasant and warm environment.
Daniel and David give all the techniques and tips for making beautiful images, from shooting to post-processing.
All participants are accompanied, whatever their level.

For this workshop, there was a very friendly and motivated team of participants with lots of exchanges.

In conclusion, for the next date of this workshop, don't hesitate to book - you won't regret it, and you'll never shoot in the same way again.

Photoshop black & white architecture course

Quite frankly, a training course and a trainer worthy of the name. I hadn't used Photoshop for nearly five years, and David guides you wonderfully through the course, revealing his artist's secrets. Because photography is art! Bravo and thank you for this training. In a very modest way, here is my first realization, following David's training.

Technical photo course

My wife and I wanted to take up photography together, so that we could progress together. Thanks to this course, we've learned some great basics, which David took the time to explain to us and help us put into practice, in a very friendly and educational way! Many thanks to you!

Photoshop creative effects course

I just took this course from David yesterday and I am so happy that I did not wait too long for it. First of all, he was very easy to communicate, accommodating when I asked him to give me a lesson this weekend on s a short notice and he totally agreed without hesitation. I was already impressed with his work so my expectations were high. Let me tell you that he exceeded my expectations! He is very thorough and very well prepared for the class. I loved his teaching method. First, he would demonstrate a technique and then he would let me practice and hold your hand via zoom session which is way better than me watching him do his magic and forget a few hours afterwards. He also gave me the recording to watch it later on so I am going to be working on a series while referring back to the recording every now and then. He was apprehensive about speaking in English but he had nothing to worry about. I understood everything he said. I will be taking more sessions with him in next few months! His passion to share his knowledge is inspiring to me. If you want to take your photography to next level, you should definitely consult him for a session or two.

Photoshop creative effects course

Third different training course with David, and once again I'm won over by his generosity and his desire to share his knowledge. This course on creative effects is great because it opens the door to the many possibilities of Photoshop. What's also great about David is that just because the course is over doesn't mean it's over. He still takes time out afterwards to follow you and answer your questions. I can only give you one piece of advice: if you want to progress, now's the time to book a training session with him. See you soon.

Photoshop portrait retouching course

I took this course via ZOOM, which I found to be a real plus. I learned some very useful new Photoshop functions for retouching. I now save precious time thanks to the very sound advice of David, a professional and passionate trainer. What's more, you can contact David if you get stuck on a detail in the course, and he answers all questions with immense patience. Thanks again to David, and frankly, don't hesitate to give it a try - you'll love it! I'm already going to book the next course....

Course Photoshop sublimate nature

I've just finished the Sublimating Nature course, and I really enjoyed it.
Having already met David through one of his face-to-face courses in Paris, and his characteristic patience, I knew he'd listen to me, which was perfectly the case!
He was able to guide me throughout the course, thanks to screen sharing via video, to help me make progress, by having me carry out the exercises shown and explained after him.
A course that really covers some very interesting techniques for post-processing landscapes on Photoshop. An approach that I found very creative and artistic, and adaptable to many other photographic subjects.
I can't recommend this course highly enough, and it's really very rewarding, conducted with brio, skill, pedagogy ... and patience ....Thanks to you David .

Photoshop creative effects course

David is a true enthusiast who doesn't count the hours he spends passing on, sharing and developing his knowledge and skills. Every minute spent listening to and following David's advice is a real treasure, a richness to be applied immediately. I can't wait to attend the next Workshop in Paris, and can't wait for the new date. A thousand thanks David for everything and above all for your pedagogy and patience. To be recommended and consumed without moderation.

Photoshop black and white architecture course

Great distance learning, individualized, over 3 hours, David is a very good trainer, very educational and attentive to the needs of the trainees. He gives a multitude of tips: tricks, shortcuts... very useful for using Photoshop in general. The accompanying materials - PDF file and video recording of the session - are top-quality and extremely useful for applying the various themes covered. In short, a top-notch course that I'd recommend if you're interested in architecture in black and white! Thanks David

Photoshop creative effects course

This morning I did a zoom course with David. To say it was an amazing experience is an understatement. He is a total Wizard and should be thought of as that. I had no idea what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised. I learned so many new techniques, I didn't even know existed. I really appreciate David's teaching style. Because of the pandemic, I've taken advantage of the isolation and have done many zoom courses. This course is by far the best, the most successful, because David demonstrates a section of the course, then we switch and I practice what he just taught me and corrects me as I go along and this goes back and forth until the end of the course; and he includes a few tidbits that are not part of the lessons. In the past courses I've done, no one has provided hands on practice while on zoom; I would promptly forget everything I just saw. David also provides a recording of the entire course to refer back to. All in all, if you are sitting on the fence as to whether you should take his course, any of his courses, I highly recommend you do not wait. His schedule is very full, but he works very hard to accommodate you. One of the things I really enjoyed was just listening to his voice. He has a beautiful, very understandable Parisian accent.

I am very much looking forward to the next course I will be doing with David.

Workshop architecture in black & white

David Duchens' course on black and white architecture enabled me to deepen my knowledge of Photoshop. David is very pleasant, and adapts to all levels of Photoshop mastery; I'm just starting out with this powerful and complex software, and David's method, as an expert on the subject, in shooting, developing and creative retouching, enables me to explore other visions of the photos I take.
I learned a lot in one day, it's more pleasant to talk in real than in virtual, it's also good to talk with other photographers.
Now, we need to practice to fully assimilate all the techniques, but David provides us with course materials, to reproduce the techniques, and if needed, virtual assistance with zoom.
David's service +.

Great day, rewarding, meetings with professional photographers, batteries recharged for creativity and motivation.

Whether you're an amateur or a professional, David has a lot to teach you.

Workshop architecture in black & white

If you're looking for an efficient, user-friendly workshop on black & white architectural photography, look no further than this one! David accompanies each of his trainees with kindness and professionalism. He takes the time to guide us, advise us and correct us whenever necessary, always with the same patience and generosity. He also assists us with after-sales service when we get stuck on a point in the workshop, so that nobody is left "on the side of the road". David is a passionate photographer and a great teacher. A big THANK YOU to you :)

Workshop techniques for creative images

I was lucky enough to be able to take part in the "Techniques for creative images" workshop, where I learned a lot. This workshop opens up new perspectives in image processing, and in the creation of images (of a world you want to be either real or imaginary). If you don't consider yourself a very creative person, this workshop will open new doors for you, because you'll be able to become creative, and that mental limit we sometimes put on ourselves will magically jump off. The different topics we worked on can be applied to a wide range of possibilities. What seemed insurmountable to you, will seem easier. The photos you usually admire in others will be within your grasp.

In addition to being passionate about his work, David is a very good trainer. He's a great teacher. He explains well, and can re-explain if you don't understand. What's more, he's very friendly, and the day goes by in good spirits.

You come away from the workshop full of ideas, and you see the world, and the photos you take and can take, in a new way. It's the trigger that unlocks access to the imaginary.

Thanks David!

Creative pack

David is an amazing instructor, totally different approach he makes sure student understands every process, tip and trick. He makes you do the work after he explains and then he monitors and corrects and shares more details to help

He shared with me amazing tips which i did not know about. He gave me extra time to share what he knows above and beyond the time mentioned in the course. after every session i felt so excited to practice and i shared with him my results and he was generous enough to share his feedback and show me examples.

I would 200% recommend this bundle as it gives you new information in each session.

Thanks David.

Photoshop black & white architecture course

What can I say about a course where you feel privileged to be taken completely by an expert and a professional!!!! Happiness, the course is complete and full of information, the methodology is just perfect, theory and practice as if face to face is real, very clear explanations and easy to remember, with the patience of a passionate and pedagogue.
Bravo David, and especially thank you for your sharing of knowledge and your generosity, it was perfect.

Photoshop portrait course between photography and painting

Great distance learning, individualized, over 3 hours, David is a very good trainer, very educational and attentive to the needs of the trainees. He gives a multitude of tips: tricks, shortcuts... very useful for using Photoshop in general. The accompanying materials - files and video recordings of the session - are top-quality and extremely useful for applying the various themes covered. In short, a top-notch course that I'd recommend if you're interested in the photo-painting theme. Just make sure that hardware acceleration (OpenCL or OpenGL) is supported by your graphics card and recognized by Photoshop! Thanks David!

Photoshop courses photomontage techniques

It's just what I needed.
I used to have a dread every time I wanted to crop a sky, an object or vegetation, but after today's course, my fear of messing it up has dissipated!
Thank you David for recommending this course to me, I didn't know what was the best tool to get a perfect crop, but in the end there are several depending on the situation and the need.
This course is essential for anyone wishing to do artistic and creative photography, it offers multiple tools and methods to achieve this, especially with the clear explanations and concrete examples that David puts in my hands to fully understand and assimilate each movement and each action, I now feel more skilled and even "smarter"
I really recommend this course without hesitation, it changes your life.
Thank you again and again David, I'm on cloud nine.

Photoshop creative effects course

I took the Photoshop Creative Effects Course with David and it was excellent. David is a very good teacher. He teaches the topic and then he lets you practice. It is very hands-on so that you get to practice what he just showed you. He is very knowledgeable and patient. We covered a couple of different technique and they are really good to know. David also recorded the session, so that you can refer back to it. I recommend this class to anyone who wants to learn advance photoshop techniques.

Photoshop black & white architecture course

Trovo David un grande fotografo e fantastico insegnante di foto ritocco. Visitando il suo sito viene voglia di fare tutti corsi e ho iniziato con il B/N di architettura. Il corso è strutturato benissimo. David è un maestro molto generoso nei suoi consigli e suggerimenti. Ho apprezzato molto anche che non devi solo ascoltare ma anche fare. Questo essere presa per mano e guidata passo passo mentre fai per me è stato importantissimo. Ho riguardato più volte le registrazioni che mi ha inviato subito dopo le lezioni perché sono uno scrigno di informazioni. Creando un atmosfera amichevole David ti mette subito a tuo agio. Grazia David. Arrivederci.

Course Photoshop clipping selection

After taking 2 courses with David, I'm starting out with photomontage and the various selection techniques. Bluffing, David is always ready to listen and patient (I'm not a PS expert), and available even after the course has been given (advice if you're stuck, an opinion on the work ...), and what a pleasure to be able to redo the courses or parts of courses over and over again thanks to the video to practice. I highly recommend it. Thanks David, there's still a lot to learn.

Photoshop courses between portraiture and painting

Another made-to-measure course where David takes the time to explain and make you work in real time on the new techniques covered. A very attentive trainer who knows how to get you comfortable with Photoshop very quickly; I've taken several of his courses, and I can't wait to order another one already. I can only recommend him, you always learn so much from his courses. Thanks again for all your advice David, see you soon!

Online black and white architecture workshop

A great duo, thanks to whom I was able to learn new Lightroom and Photoshop functions. Beyond that (and that's already a lot :-) ) very friendly atmosphere, kind and constructive exchanges, I spent 2 excellent moments. I highly recommend it to architecture fans, but not only... it gave me lots of ideas for a whole host of other subjects.
Thanks David and thanks Olivier :))

Course Photoshop clipping selection

I am a very advanced Photoshop user but I have seen David so some amazing things with selections. So I bought this course and was delighted with all the things he taught me. He is a terrific teacher and what he taught me I am already using in my work. I highly recommend this course and David as a teacher.

Online portrait workshop between photo and painting and portrait retouching

I was eager to take this course with David to demystify the term Fine Art and finally know how to manage portraits with this particular style.
David adapts to the level of participants and answers all questions that arise during the course and special requests ... 2 sessions recorded to resume them quietly afterwards since the files used are transmitted.
I recommend this course for all photographers wishing to improve in retouching portraits (with a bonus course in digital makeup).