Photography Classes / Portrait Retouching with Photoshop
Portrait Retouching with Photoshop
Subtle, skilled retouching that enhances a portrait without looking retouched. We teach what we actually do — the techniques, the reasoning, and the workflow.
This class covers how we retouch our portraits. We like to keep retouching subtle - we don't like plastic doll skin and eyes shouldn't glow in the dark. Starting with good images helps too: this isn't about saving bad originals.
What we teach is a combination of what we do and why we do it, alongside the specific techniques we use to achieve the result. The techniques we use continue to develop as we learn and adapt new ideas into our own workflow - what you get is our current practice, not a generic textbook approach.
This is a hands-on class. We explain and demonstrate each topic and technique, then you put it into practice on your own images.
The class is not intended for Photoshop beginners. We will offer an introduction to the tools where needed, but we expect a level of knowledge roughly equivalent to our Introduction to Photoshop class. The class can also be taught one-to-one, in person or via Zoom.
What we Cover:
Module 1: Cleanup and blemish removal
- Healing brush
- Patch
- Clone stamp
Module 2: Skin
- Acceptable skin tone
- Evening skin tones
- Softening wrinkles
- Removing shine
- Frequency separation
- Dodge and burn
Module 3: Reshaping
- Eyes, lips, nose, body
- Slimming (simple and fast)
Module 4: Eyes, teeth and hair
- Enhancing eyes
- Whitening teeth
- Stray hairs
- Adding highlights and depth
- Lightening roots
- Transplants and grafts
We are scratching the surface. There are far more retouching techniques than we can cover in a single class - we teach what we use and what works for us.
Prices include VAT. Full payment required at time of booking.
The 1:1 option can be taught in person or via Zoom — ask us when you get in touch.