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01 Mar

Industry & Community News, Software for Retouching, Stay Inspired

Follow the New Capture One Dedication Campaign

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

Real World Practices, Stay Inspired

What We Can Learn From Cinematography

January 9, 2019
Posted by Daniel Meadows
cinematography, RA inspiration, retouching
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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...

27 Feb

Interviews & Making Of Stories, Stay Inspired

Making of “The Reflection Of Me”

December 17, 2018
Posted by Julia Kuzmenko McKim, RA Team
Artist Spotlight, post-production, RA inspiration
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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...

27 Apr

High-End Beauty & Fashion, Interviews & Making Of Stories

Artist Spotlight: Alexander Wätzel

November 10, 2018
Posted by Siyana Yanarova
Artist Spotlight, interview, RA inspiration
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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...

20 Apr

Creative Retouching, Interviews & Making Of Stories

Artist Spotlight: Jon Jacobsen

November 10, 2018
Posted by Siyana Yanarova
Artist Spotlight, interview, RA inspiration
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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...

13 Apr

Beauty Retouching, High-End Beauty & Fashion, Interviews & Making Of Stories

Artist Spotlight: Ionut Matache

November 10, 2018
Posted by Siyana Yanarova
Artist Spotlight, interview, RA inspiration
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Ionut Matache is a Romanian fashion and beauty retoucher whose work stands out with its clean and natural finish. With only 5 years of experience in the industry, he...

05 Apr

High-End Beauty & Fashion, Interviews & Making Of Stories

Artist Spotlight: Baard Lunde

April 5, 2016
Posted by Siyana Yanarova
Artist Spotlight, beauty photography, RA inspiration
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In this Artist Spotlight feature, we asked Norway-based Fashion and Beauty photographer Baard Lunde, a seasoned professional with publications in magazines such as Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, L'Officiel, Marie Claire and others, how...

09 Nov

Creative Retouching, Stay Inspired

Photo Series Captures the Imagination of Children to Create a Calendar for Charity

January 21, 2019
Posted by Julia McKim
composites, personal project, RA inspiration
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https://vimeo.com/144526468 As a commercial photographer I am constantly creating content for clients. As much as I love my jobs, I inevitably reach a point where I find myself with a...

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