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Photo editing in Affinity for iPad

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Go from first edit to finished portrait

In this lesson, we’ll edit a studio portrait by photographer Andrew James Woomer in Affinity for iPad, making subtle, non-destructive changes to bring out its depth and character while keeping every edit flexible.

Lesson objectives

By the end of the lesson, you’ll be able to:

  • retouch photos with the Inpainting Brush and Apple Pencil
  • build contrast and definition with non-destructive adjustments
  • color grade an image using Color Balance and Vibrance
  • apply sharpening selectively with the Live Filter Brush
  • save your Affinity file and export the finished portrait as a JPEG

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About the author

Benjamin has spent more than 15 years immersed in the creative industry, starting out as a graphic designer working with some of the world’s biggest brands before evolving into his current role as Enablement Lead at Affinity. With deep expertise in Affinity’s tools and a lasting passion for creativity, he’s dedicated to helping others find their flow, build confidence, and do their best work.

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