Kendra Paige, Author at Retouching Academy

27 Dec

How to Retouch Eyes in Photoshop

January 13, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
beauty macro, beauty retouching, retouching eyes
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As the universal saying goes "Eyes are the mirror of the soul", and Beauty and Portrait photography tend to share one commonality: they both emphasize the subject’s eyes. The eyes might be highlighted in a more commercial sense to showcase...

19 Dec

Beauty Retouching, Commercial Retouching, Video Tutorial

The Best Methods for Retouching Hair in Photoshop

There is no shortcut to quality hair retouching, which may explain why it is by far one of the most neglected aspects of beauty retouching. Reducing distractions by polishing skin and makeup is one part of the equation, but...

12 Dec

Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial, Working With Colors

How to Change the Default Develop Settings in Lightroom

The way color is captured in-camera can differ between brands, models, and lenses. When you first import your photographs to your RAW Converter of choice, you may find yourself making the same adjustments again and again. Or,...

29 Nov

Fundamentals, Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

Learn All 19 Adjustment Layers in Photoshop in Just 33 Minutes

January 13, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
adjustment layers, color grading, nondestructive retouching
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Working non-destructively in Photoshop is the best way to edit photographs as each modification can be revised throughout post-production. Using Adjustment Layers allows making changes to your photograph without permanently altering the underlying image. There are nineteen adjustments available in...

20 Nov

Fundamentals, Video Tutorial, Working With Colors

Color Correcting Skin Tones With Adjustment Layers In Photoshop

Getting skin tones to look natural and flattering in your photographs can sometimes be a challenge. There are many causes of incorrect colors in-camera, from inaccurate White Balance to random colors from the subjects' surroundings reflected onto the captured...

08 Nov

Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial, Working With Colors

Why You Should Color Calibrate Your Monitor

January 13, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
color calibration, color correction, color grading
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Accuracy is imperative for a retoucher, as your goal is creating a perfected final product. Color accuracy is one of those aspects of post-production that is vitally important, especially for commercial or editorial imagery. There is nothing more frustrating than...

01 Nov

Beauty Retouching, Video Tutorial

Remove Blemishes and Wrinkles Quickly in Photoshop

January 13, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
retouching blemishes, retouching wrinkles, skin retouching
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To become a skilled retoucher, you must master the use of the basic tools available to you, especially when it comes to perfecting skin. One such tool is the Healing Brush for cleaning up the skin by removing blemishes, wrinkles,...

31 Oct

Beauty Retouching, Video Tutorial

How to Reduce Unwanted Highlights on Skin In Beauty & Portrait Retouching

September 28, 2020
Posted by Kendra Paige
beauty retouching, glowy skin, skin retouching
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While retouching beauty, fashion and portrait images, you will often encounter strong highlights that may need to be reduced. While current makeup trends lend themselves toward a "glowing" look through the use of heavy highlighters applied to the skin,...

25 Oct

Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

Free Up Two-Thirds of Memory Space With Lossy DNG Compression in Lightroom

January 13, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
photograph file compression, photography data management, raw compression
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As megapixel counts go up, so do file sizes, making data management a critical aspect of every digital artist's workflow. With RAW file sizes typically ranging between 30MB-50MB an image, that can add up drastically and require a host...

24 Oct

Industry & Community News, Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

The Top 20 New Features in Photoshop CC 2019

January 13, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
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Adobe's latest release of Photoshop CC 2019 came with an impressive list of new features that are well worth the upgrade. While some features, such as the Frame Tool, bring in new options like those within InDesign, others will...

18 Oct

Industry & Community News, Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

Adobe Releases New Features and Updates for Lightroom

January 13, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
adobe lightroom classic, adobe max 2018, lightroom tethered capture
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There has been no shortage of exciting announcements for digital artists from Adobe MAX 2018. For photographers and retouchers making use of the Adobe photography ecosystem, the latest updates to Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC will be particularly of...

11 Oct

Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial, Working With Colors

Did You Know Vivid Light Blending Mode is Great For Color Grading?

January 13, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
color grading, color toning tutorial, vivid light
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Color plays a vital role in photography and is often the marker of a skilled artist versus a beginner. When crafting one’s style and visual aesthetic, the way one tones their images can say a lot about their body...

04 Oct

Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial, Working With Colors

These 19 Hacks Will Help You Improve Your Retouching in Photoshop

July 30, 2020
Posted by Kendra Paige
adobe photoshop, retouching education, skin retouching
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To stay relevant and marketable in this highly competitive industry, it’s important to keep your skills sharp and to constantly learn new and improved ways to get the job done. Photoshop is a tool of our trade, but with...

03 Oct

Beauty Retouching, Video Tutorial, Working With Colors

How to Retouch Portraits in Adobe Lightroom

January 13, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
beauty retouching, lightroom retouching, skin retouching
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Adobe applications have become more accessible than ever, making Lightroom a popular choice among photographers and retouchers. While many have fit Lightroom into their workflow for organizing, batch processing, and basic adjustments, Lightroom in and of itself is a...

25 Sep

Business & Clients, Industry & Community News

What’s Wrong With Magazines Charging Their Contributors For Submissions

January 13, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
editorial photography, magazine submissions, paid magazine submissions
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Beauty and fashion editorials are an opportunity for artists to showcase their creativity and skills. They often act as a means of advertising the team’s talents to potential clients and have become the lifeblood of many marketing plans for...

19 Sep

Hardware & Tools, Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

How to Set Up and Use a Wacom Tablet

January 13, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
photoshop tutorial, retouching pen, wacom tablet
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A retoucher should be using the best tool for the job, and there’s really no better choice than a Wacom tablet. While a mouse or trackpad may be what most are familiar with in their day-to-day use, the efficiency...

23 Aug

Beauty Retouching, Video Tutorial, Working With Colors

4 Great Methods to Perfect Skin Tones Using Curves in Photoshop

Correcting and controlling color, especially in skin tones, is an imperative part of the retouching process. Skin tone can be impacted by a variety of causes, such as lighting setups, the surrounding environment, as well as how the camera...

09 Aug

Real World Practices, Video Tutorial, Working With Colors

How to Remove Color Fringing From Hair in Photoshop

January 13, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
hair in photoshop, hair retouching, hair tutorial
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Hair can sometimes feel like the bane of a retoucher’s existence, due to the visual complexity of hair and the various techniques you need to know to handle it correctly. If you need to remove a subject from their background,...

26 Jul

Business & Clients, Video Tutorial

How to Respond When Clients Ask You for RAW Files

January 13, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
client negotiation, dealing with clients, working with clients
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One aspect of our job description as photographers is educating our clients. A question that comes up often with smaller business and individual clients is: "Can I have all of the RAW files from the shoot?" This is a question...

19 Jul

Beauty Retouching, Business & Clients

6 Mistakes You Can Avoid When Building Your Retouching Portfolio

January 13, 2019
Posted by Kendra Paige
photography portfolio, retouching portfolio
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As retouchers and photographers, it is imperative that we produce a great product, and that we successfully promote ourselves and our business. It can be challenging to remain objective when it comes to how we display our art online,...