11
Apr
This article on Psychology of Color for Creative Professionals is written by our guest author, top-pro Makeup Artist and educator Irina Rudova, Los Angeles, CA and edited by Julia...
10
Apr
As we wrap up our second RA Beauty Retouching Challenge, I am pleased to find that this time there were more submissions that I personally liked compared to the...
27
Aug
I think I have just discovered my new favorite Photoshop artist :D
How awesome is that in the times when Photoshop and retouching seem to be getting a lot of...
16
Aug
If you ever wondered how real-world Advertising Product Photography & Retouching jobs unfold for creative professionals, this article by our talented friends Maier Product Photography, will take you through...
21
May
Wow, what a great run! We accepted 785 submissions from artists all over the globe!
On behalf of the Retouching Academy team and the Contest sponsors, Wacom and Capture One, I'd like...
15
May
Retouchers can learn a lot from traditional art forms like painting, as many of the fundamental concepts are quite similar. While retouchers tend to lend their focus in the...
07
May
Last January Adobe announced that it would provide Spark Education — a set of storytelling apps — free of charge for K-12 (kindergarten to 12th grade, primary and secondary education)...
01
May
We hope that you’ve been inspired by our @retouchingacademy Instagram feed while learning and growing as a retouching artist and member of our Facebook RA Community. Now is your chance...
27
Mar
In this guest article by Netherlands-based photographer, Sonja de Vlaming, she shares her process for preparing for a macro beauty photoshoot. From the right kind of equipment to consider,...
21
Mar
In this guest blog by our dear friend, Cancun-based photographer Felix Hernandez of @Hernandez Dreamphography, he revisits the project that first put him on the map as a Digital...
01
Mar
In the newly released Capture One Dedication Campaign, Phase One highlights the dedication and creativity behind professional photography. Check out their new series of videos exploring various photography disciplines...
06
Aug
In recent articles we've looked at some of the ways we can study the masters and learn techniques from other disciplines to improve as retouchers.
From makeup artists to illustrators, there are...
06
Aug
Have you ever wondered where Adobe magic is made?
US multinational software giant Adobe, the creator of our very main retouching software Photoshop, has opened a new vibrant office in...
13
Jun
In the photo retouching world there has always been a niche for the historian, or simply those fascinated by our shared past. I myself started out as a restorer...
27
Feb
Welcome our next guest artist Isaac Alvarez to continue our Making Of segment with the creation of his fun and dog-loving portrait series “Reflection of Me”. I hope you enjoy hearing how this...
31
May
Claire Harrison is a London-based beauty and advertising photographer. Her love for color and creative lighting, as well as her distinctive style, set her apart from other photographers in the...
17
May
Lubo Sergeev is a Bulgarian conceptual and advertising photographer with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. In today's Artist Spotlight we will introduce you to a...
27
Apr
Alexander Wätzel is a Germany-based fashion and beauty retoucher at his own dgtl-craft.com. In this Artist Spotlight feature, we'd love to introduce you to his beautiful work and some insights into...
21
Apr
We all go through it. We’ve all been there. We will all go through it again. We feel bored and complacent. Getting stuck and feeling uninspired is part of...
20
Apr
Jon Jacobsen is a self-taught artist and photographer born in Quintero, Chile. In this Artist Spotlight feature, Jon tells us about his work, his inspirations, and his highest achievements. With...