In the world of advertising, visual artists are at a constant battle to maintain relevancy. The relentless pursuit of self-improvement and self-motivation is something that is built from within. Tim Tadder will admit that even if somebody is more talented than him, they will never outwork his hustle. Not only do you get a glimpse of how to manage a crew, a set, lighting, athletes, you learn how to push yourself as an individual further. Prepare to be inspired and observe how one of the most successful names in advertising stays ahead of the game as this tutorial will do just that and so much more.
Staying on top in a competitive industry is an incredible achievement as there's no way to go except down. There's no question Tim has the motivation and drive, however things were never easy and he turned a passion into a living. An athlete growing up, he developed an eye on how to shoot his subjects in addition to directing them to create more impact. He lives and breaths what he does and viewers will see exactly how he does what he does and how he does it so well. Tim paved his own path and his direction may be the catalyst that pushes you where you were meant to go.
General Overview
English Closed Caption Subtitles Included
RAW Files Included For You to Follow Along in Retouching
21+ Hours of HD Video Content Immediately Available for Download
49 Videos Included
Prerequisites Cover the Basics and Necessary Gear to Get Started
7 Extensive Shoots with 7 Different Activities
Photoshoots in both Studio and On Location Indoors & Outdoors
Post-Production in Lightroom & Photoshop
Retouching w/ Professional Athlete Retoucher Sef McCullough
Open the included RAW files and follow along with Tim's professional retoucher, Sef McCullough, as he walks you through step-by-step of post-production in every shoot. Watch how he translates Tim's style and executes retouching to match the vision of his client. From toning to compositing, Sef covers the basics and demonstrates his entire image-editing process from beginning to end. Nothing is held back.
Included with Purchase
Introduction
Tim Tadder, His Gear, & His Team
Photoshoots
In Studio and On Location
Retouching
Post-Processing w/ Sef McCullough
Free Video: Ungear Section
Who is Tim Tadder
Video Chapter List
UnGear
Video Chapter List
01 - "Untitled"
02 - What it Takes
03 - My Team
04 - My Work
05 - My Style
01 - The UnGear Section
02 - Lighting the Human Form
Free Video: Swimming Part 1 of 3
Boxing
Video Chapter List
Swimming
Video Chapter List
Fitness
Video Chapter List
CrossFit
Video Chapter List
Volleyball
Video Chapter List
Heptathlon
Video Chapter List
01 - Biography - Baltimore
02 - Boxing Part I
03 - Boxing Part II
01 - Biography - Self Discovery
02 - Introduction
03 - Swimming w/ Natural Light
04 - Swimming w/ Strobe
05 - Diving Shoot
01 - Biography - Getting Serious
02 - Fitness Look 1
03 - Fitness Look 2
04 - Fitness w/ Smoke
01 - Biography - Work Book
02 - Introduction
03 - Crossfit w/ Natural Light
04 - Crossfit w/ Strobes - Part I
05 - Crossfit w/ Strobes - Part II
06 - Crossfit w/ Smoke
01 - Biography - Day to Day
02 - Introduction
03 - Volleyball w/ Natural Light I
04 - Volleyball w/ Natural Light II
05 - Volleyball w/ Strobes
01 - Biography - Water Wigs
02 - Introduction
03 - Sprinting - Part I
04 - Sprinting - Part II
05 - Sprinting - Part III
06 - Javelin Portraiture
07 - Starting Block w/ Strobe
Free Video: Retouching
Boxing
Video Chapter List
Swimming
Video Chapter List
Fitness
Video Chapter List
CrossFit
Video Chapter List
Volleyball
Video Chapter List
Heptathlon
Video Chapter List
01 - Biography - Sports
02 - Retouching
01 - Biography - Growth
02 - Retouching
01 - Biography - Advertising
02 - Retouching
01 - Biography - Blend Out
02 - Retouching
01 - Biography - Family
02 - Retouching
01 - Retouching
02 - Biography - Different
Before and After
Use the sliders below to view before and after photos on your computer or mobile device of a few images created within this tutorial. These are composite images, so multiple files are used to create one final image.
About the Instructor
Tim Tadder Commercial Photographer
Tim Tadder is an internationally acclaimed photographic artist. In 2015 Epson, the world leader in photographic printing technology recognized Tadder as one of the top influential photographers, producing a TV commercial and worldwide ad campaign featuring Tadder and his work. Most recognized for his highly inventive conceptual advertising photography Tadder has been ranked in the top 200 photographers worldwide by the prestigious Luezer Archive Magazine 8 years running.