Photo retouching refers to the process of manipulating photographs in order to slightly change the looks of a subject. This includes basic “fixes”, like clearing pimples, making a ruddy complexion appear even. Some talented photo retouchers can also perform more complex “fixes”, such as making a subject appear slimmer mostly done using the “Liquify Tool” in Photoshop.

Hiding blemishes, like pimples and scars, is another common way to alter a photo. In some cases, a photo retoucher might also need to retouch all or most of a subject’s skin in order to give it a smoother or more youthful appearance.

No human skin could be perfect. Even with excellent makeover, a professional photographer might still see the need to retouch an image base on his or her taste level.

Major step carried out during photo retouching is airbrushing. A process of making the skin even. Another step is Dodging and burning. Chill guys, we aren’t setting the subject on fire. The Dodge and Burn tool or step helps in shaping major part of an image. Dodge and Burn can do big time transformation to the subject’s body especially the face. It boost the highlight and contour.

Color grading is another workflow of photo-retouching. Because colors speaks a lot on images, a retoucher could use this steps to define and tell a story about an image without having to write a single word.

One objective of Photo-retouching is to hid imperfections and arrive at a perfect image to the photographer/client’s taste.

If you still think Photo retouching is scam, wait until you get one. Nobody hates something good.

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SOURCE : http://www.asuquogodwin.com/2018/03/09/photo-retouching-scam/