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Photo Retouching

Here’s where the magic happens. Skin is refined, color is balanced, distractions disappear, and the strongest parts of the photograph come forward. Some images need a light touch. Others need a full transformation. The result should feel polished, intentional, and completely believable.

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Quirky, Fun-Loving, Graphic Designer, Giselle

Outdoor photo shoots do not always go as planned. In intense 95°F tropical heat, perspiration beneath the makeup caused it to separate and create a rough, granular appearance on the skin. Post-production retouching restored a smoother, more natural complexion while preserving the character of the portrait.

GISELLE – Quirky, Fun-Loving, Graphic Designer photo retouching example 1 — Webphotographix
GISELLE – Quirky, Fun-Loving, Graphic Designer photo retouching example 2 — Webphotographix

What Was Done

  • To create natural, healthy-looking skin tones in Adobe Photoshop, various colour samples were made of the subject's skin. The Airbrush tool was used to smooth uneven skin tone.
  • The Healing Brush was then used to remove skin blemishes.
  • The brightness, contrast, and exposure levels were adjusted to reintroduce some of the natural light fall against the skin.
  • The photo was then converted to black and white.
  • The black and white photo was then retouched using various colour filters.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND RETOUCHING DONE BY GISELLE WHITE OF WEBPHOTOGRAPHIX

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