Kristina Sherk
Kristina Sherk is a high-end retoucher and headshot photographer based in Washington, D.C., with over 18 years of experience specializing in realistic, detail-driven retouching. Her clients include Time Inc., Hasselblad, NPR, and XM Satellite Radio. Known for making Photoshop approachable and easy to master, Kristina has taught more than one million students through her workshops and online courses. In 2021, she launched SharkPixel.com, an e-learning platform dedicated to helping photographers and retouchers elevate their post-production skills with clarity, creativity, and confidence.
Photoshop AI: Next-Level Portrait Editing
Join award-winning retoucher and educator Kristina Sherk of SharkPixel for a live session on how to bring your portraits to life with Photoshop’s new… Join award-winning retoucher and educator Kristina Sherk of SharkPixel for a live session on how to bring your portraits to life with Photoshop’s newest AI tools. You’ll see how to remove distractions, reimagine or extend backgrounds, and enhance de… Join award-winning retoucher and educator Kristina Sherk of SharkPixel for a live session on how to bring your portraits to life with Photoshop’s newest AI tools. You’ll see how to remove distractions, reimagine or extend backgrounds, and enhance details — all while keeping images natural, polished, and true to your artistic vision. Kristina will share real-world examples from her Photoshop AI Masterclass and composite work, walking you step by … Join award-winning retoucher and educator Kristina Sherk of SharkPixel for a live session on how to bring your portraits to life with Photoshop’s newest AI tools. You’ll see how to remove distractions, reimagine or extend backgrounds, and enhance details — all while keeping images natural, polished, and true to your artistic vision. Kristina will share real-world examples from her Photoshop AI Masterclass and composite work, walking you step by step through how she integrates generative and contextual tools into portrait retouching. With a live demo, Q&A, and practical tips, you’ll leave confident in how to use AI to save time, refine your workflow, and produce professional-quality results. What You’ll Learn: How to use Photoshop’s Generative Fill and Contextual Task Bar to remove objects instantly Prompting tips (text and image inputs) for clean, accurate AI results in portrait work How to generate or replace backgrounds in seconds Workflow shortcuts to spend less time editing and more time creatingShow MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
Smooth as Silk—Retouching in Photoshop
Retouching is easier than ever now adays thanks to a few key tools in Photoshop. Join Kristina as she highlights new features that are guaranteed to s…Retouching is easier than ever now adays thanks to a few key tools in Photoshop. Join Kristina as she highlights new features that are guaranteed to speed up your portrait retouching in Photoshop.Retouching is easier than ever now adays thanks to a few key tools in Photoshop. Join Kristina as she highlights new features that are guaranteed to speed up your portrait retouching in Photoshop.Retouching is easier than ever now adays thanks to a few key tools in Photoshop. Join Kristina as she highlights new features that are guaranteed to speed up your portrait retouching in Photoshop.Show MoreClick the title to see all details
Step Into the Light: Mastering Headshots with Natural Light
Join Kristina Sherk (SharkPixel) for a hands-on Photo Walk designed to transform the way you approach headshots. You’ll explore real-world lighting si…Join Kristina Sherk (SharkPixel) for a hands-on Photo Walk designed to transform the way you approach headshots. You’ll explore real-world lighting situations—from soft window light to harsh sun and open shade—while learning how to identify, shape, a…Join Kristina Sherk (SharkPixel) for a hands-on Photo Walk designed to transform the way you approach headshots. You’ll explore real-world lighting situations—from soft window light to harsh sun and open shade—while learning how to identify, shape, and control light using scrims, reflectors, and your environment. Kristina will also show you how to seamlessly blend natural and artificial light for headshots that feel both authentic and impactful. …Join Kristina Sherk (SharkPixel) for a hands-on Photo Walk designed to transform the way you approach headshots. You’ll explore real-world lighting situations—from soft window light to harsh sun and open shade—while learning how to identify, shape, and control light using scrims, reflectors, and your environment. Kristina will also show you how to seamlessly blend natural and artificial light for headshots that feel both authentic and impactful. Along the way, you’ll get practical guidance on posing, subject interaction, and composition, so you can walk away with confident, expressive portraits and the skills to recreate them anywhere.How to spot and shape flattering natural light in any environmentSimple ways to use scrims, reflectors, and strobes to elevate your headshotsPosing and interaction techniques that create confident, authentic expressionsShow MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
The Power of Masking—Lightroom
SO MUCH has changed in Lightroom when it comes to masking. Join Kristina as she uncovers secrets the Lightroom Masking panel is hiding from you. She g…SO MUCH has changed in Lightroom when it comes to masking. Join Kristina as she uncovers secrets the Lightroom Masking panel is hiding from you. She guarantees you will learn something new to save you time! SO MUCH has changed in Lightroom when it comes to masking. Join Kristina as she uncovers secrets the Lightroom Masking panel is hiding from you. She guarantees you will learn something new to save you time! SO MUCH has changed in Lightroom when it comes to masking. Join Kristina as she uncovers secrets the Lightroom Masking panel is hiding from you. She guarantees you will learn something new to save you time! Show MoreClick the title to see all details