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06 Dec

Unify Skin Tones Using These Two Tools In Photoshop

In one of our previous articles titled Color Correcting Skin Tones With Adjustment Layers In Photoshop, we shared a tutorial on how to match a skin tone of one subject to another subject's skin tone using another image as...

04 Dec

Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

New Capture One 12 is Released

With the release of the latest version of Capture One Pro – Version 12 – only a few days ago, we find ourselves with a host of new features and performance improvements that are sure to benefit photographers of...

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...

28 Nov

Efficiency & Productivity, Fundamentals, Video Tutorial

6 Steps To Make Your Image Pop On Instagram

December 19, 2018
Posted by Kris Fulk
adobe photoshop, instagram
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Instagram has changed the game for all visual artists looking to market their work. Millions of images are shared every day from all parts of the world vying to be seen. So what do you do to make your...

22 Nov

Business & Clients, Industry & Community News

Black Friday Sales at Retouching Academy and Fstoppers

November 27, 2018
Posted by Julia McKim
Black Friday Sale, fstoppers, sale
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It's that time of the year again! Grab all of the educational materials you have been eyeballing for a while and walk into 2019 with the newly acquired pro skills! Take advantage of these incredible deals from now until midnight November...

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...

06 Nov

Beauty Retouching, Video Tutorial

How To Fill and Shape Eyebrows Using Photoshop

November 9, 2018
Posted by Kris Fulk
beauty retouching, eyebrows
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While eyebrow trends keep changing from pencil-thin to thick and bushy, eyebrows always require special attention as they frame the face and give it character. Today makeup artists and regular women make sure the eyebrows look filled and groomed,...

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
blend mode preview, photoshop cc 2019, photoshop tutorial
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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...

23 Oct

Beauty Retouching, Video Tutorial

How To Brighten Eyes Naturally in Photoshop

May 17, 2021
Posted by Julia McKim
adobe photoshop, beauty retouching, retouching eyes
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The sclera, or the whites of the eyes, should be carefully considered when retouching beauty and fashion images as well as portraits. It can reflect the makeup and bright colors surrounding the model during the shoot, or, more typically,...

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...

10 Oct

Beauty Retouching, Commercial Retouching, Video Tutorial

How To Use The Spot Removal Tool in Adobe Lightroom

December 20, 2018
Posted by Kris Fulk
beauty retouching, lightroom, retouching
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Retouching portraits have never been easier with the tools available in Adobe Lightroom. One of the most powerful tools you will use is the Spot Removal tool (Q key on keyboard), which is located in the Develop Module. Opening...

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...

27 Sep

Commercial Retouching, Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

Using Puppet Warp in Adobe Photoshop

December 20, 2018
Posted by Kris Fulk
adobe photoshop, puppet warp tutorial, retouching
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By using Puppet Warp in Adobe Photoshop, you can manipulate the structure of a subject’s shape, features, or even reposition things like limbs or hair. It’s as if you’re the puppet master and the subject is the puppet. By...

25 Sep

Business & Clients, Efficiency & Productivity

Passion, Drive & The Everyday Challenges On The Way To Your Success. Part 2

September 25, 2018
Posted by Julia Kuzmenko McKim, RA Team
creativity, freelance business, success practices
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Continued from Passion, Drive & The Everyday Challenges On The Way To Your Success. Part 1 Problem #2 Self-doubt & Lack of inspiration When I was in high school and it was time to start thinking of my future profession, I wanted to...