Retouching for Professionals Course is an advanced, in-depth training program that teaches the exact methods used in commercial beauty editing, fashion retouching, and professional portrait enhancement. This course focuses on achieving clean, polished, natural-looking results that respect skin texture, color accuracy, and the photographer’s artistic intent. Every technique is explained step-by-step through real retouching sessions.

Master Skin Editing Techniques

This course helps you master the most important parts of professional retouching:

• High-end skin cleanup

• Texture preservation methods

• Managing pores and micro-details

• Tone correction for uneven areas

• Blemish, redness, and discoloration removal

• Natural smoothing without plastic look

You’ll learn how professionals maintain authenticity while enhancing beauty.

Dodge & Burn Like a Pro

Dodge & burn is the heart of modern retouching. You’ll learn how to:

• Shape facial structure with precision

• Correct local contrast

• Smooth transitions between light and shadow

• Sculpt eyes, lips, and features

• Create depth without harming texture

These methods bring portraits to life with dimensionality and realism.

Frequency Separation Deep Dive

Learn how to use frequency separation properly — avoiding common beginner mistakes. You’ll study:

• Correct frequency separation layer creation

• Texture vs. color retouching workflow

• Fixing blotchy skin and tonal issues

• Maintaining natural appearance

• Combining FS with dodge & burn

Includes downloadable frequency separation templates.

Color & Light Refinement

Professional retouching requires perfect color and tone. You’ll learn:

• Skin-tone balance

• Hue & saturation control

• Highlight and shadow recovery

• White balance adjustments

• Creative color grading for beauty shoots

Perfect for magazine-quality results.

Complete Retouching Projects

You’ll practice on multiple types of images:

• Beauty headshots

• Fashion portraits

• Editorial close-ups

• Natural lifestyle portraits

Each project includes full walkthroughs.

Why Students Love It

• Teaches real commercial retouching workflows

• Explains complex techniques clearly

• Huge improvement in portrait quality

• Includes practice files & step-by-step demos

• Ideal for professionals and serious enthusiasts

Retouching for Professionals Course gives you the skills to create flawless, high-end portraits worthy of magazines and commercial campaigns.