Everything you could possibly want to know about retouching!

  Shooting Set F*ckups: What Can (and Can't) Be Fixed in Retouching No matter how perfect the mood board is or how experienced the team is, sh*t happens on set. Models blink, stylists miss wrinkles, and someone always forgets to dust off the product. But don't panic — that's where retouching comes in to save the day... or at least   try   to. Let's break down what common shooting mistakes can be fixed in post — and what will haunt you forever. ✅ What Retouching Can Fix: Skin Imperfections : Acne, redness, bruises — no big deal. Temporary skin issues are the easiest to fix. Wrinkles on Clothes : That silk blouse nobody thought to steam? Photoshop is your best friend. Background Garbage : Stray cables, random water bottles, or even that one crew member who accidentally photobombed the shot. Color Issues : Weird lighting making everything too yellow or green? Consider it fixed. Flyaway Hair : Stray hairs floating in all directions — gone with a few brush strokes. 🚫 What R...

Can Retouching Save Bad Photos? The Truth Behind Photo Editing Have you ever taken what should have been the perfect shot, only to realize later that something went wrong? Maybe the lighting was off, the skin looked too textured, or an unwanted object appeared in the background. The good news? Professional retouching can work wonders—but with limitations. What Can Be Fixed? Lighting Issues: Overexposed or underexposed images can often be corrected. Skin & Beauty Retouching: Blemishes, wrinkles, and even makeup mishaps can be refined. Background Distractions: Unwanted objects or people can be removed seamlessly. Color Correction: Adjusting tones for a natural or cinematic feel. Composition Tweaks: Sometimes, slight cropping and reshaping can dramatically improve an image. What’s Harder to Fix? Extremely Low-Resolution Photos: If the image lacks detail, enhancing it can be tricky. Severely Blurred Shots: Some sharpness can be restored, but not always to a professional standard. Compl...