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  How to Prepare Photos for Retouching: A Photographer’s Checklist from a Retoucher’s Perspective Introduction Preparing your photos for professional retouching is a crucial step to achieve outstanding results. While it might seem like a small detail, proper preparation can save time and enhance the final image quality. Here’s a simple checklist to ensure your files are retouch-ready. 1. Camera Settings Matter • Shoot in RAW Format: Unlike JPEG, RAW preserves maximum detail and color information, giving the retoucher more flexibility. • Set the Right White Balance: Avoid unnecessary color casts by ensuring proper white balance during the shoot. • Use Low ISO: A low ISO reduces noise and helps maintain image sharpness. In fact you should know better what settings to set for your own camera, and I retouch any format! just your expectations should match reality. it is much harder to get details out of a dark jpg than a RAW. 2. Lighting and Exposure Do you want to hear t...
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  How Does Retouching Differ for Photographers, Brands, and Bloggers? Retouching for Photographers Photographers often seek retouchers to achieve a flawless result that aligns with their vision and style. Key Features: 1. Preserving the artistic style : Photographers value retouching that enhances their creative ideas without altering their unique style. 2. Attention to detail : Every element, from skin texture to lighting and color transitions, needs to be carefully refined. 3. Versatile tasks : Photographers work in various genres, including portraits, landscapes, and product photography, requiring flexibility in retouching. Retouching for Brands For brands, retouching is a way to create professional visuals that reflect their image and marketing goals. Key Features: 1. Consistent visual style : All brand images must align with their corporate identity, including colors and aesthetics. 2. Focus on the product : The product is the star of the image, whether it’...
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  What Is Retouching and Why Is It Important? Retouching is the art of digitally enhancing photos to improve their overall appearance. It involves correcting flaws, refining textures, adjusting colors, and creating a harmonious look. Retouching can range from basic edits to professional-level transformations, where every pixel is carefully adjusted. In this article, we’ll explore the differences between basic and professional retouching, why retouching matters, and how it’s applied in advertising, portrait photography, and fashion. Basic Retouching Basic retouching involves minimal edits to quickly improve the appearance of an image without making major changes. What does basic retouching include? • Removing small blemishes like spots or dust. • Slight color and contrast adjustments. • Brightness and shadow corrections. • Eliminating small reflections Where is it used? • Everyday portraits. • Photos for social media. • Product images for small businesses...
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 Before and After Among retouchers it's quite a controversial topic to show photos before retouching.  But I want to show you a small part of my work. So you can see how retouching can change a photo. Of course I do this with the permission of the photographer Eric Lamothe! Just look at how the image changes over the course of four frames – isn't that amazing?! In the first frame , you can see the model's clean skin and hair. In the second frame , we have cleaned up the floor, removed the background and smoothed out the plume of the dress a bit. In the third frame , we have replaced the model's arm and added details to the darker parts of the dress. In the fourth and final frame , we have replaced the bottom of the dress and shoes and changed the silhouette a bit. And that's it! 
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I’m thrilled to share my passion and skills as a professional retoucher with over five years of experience. I’ve had the opportunity to work with brands, photographers, makeup artists, models, and stylists, helping them bring their creative visions to life with impeccable visuals. What I Do Whether it’s refining campaign images, perfecting product photography, or enhancing editorial visuals, I specialize in transforming photos into polished, captivating works of art. My meticulous attention to detail ensures that every image tells the story you want to share. Common Challenges I Solve • Removing unwanted objects, footprints, or background imperfections. • Smoothing fabrics, correcting lighting, and enhancing skin textures. • Restoring makeup and hairstyle details after long shooting sessions. • Fine-tuning the overall composition for a clean, professional look. My Workflow 1. Initial Consultation : I discuss your project and retouching needs to understand your visio...
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