Photo retouching

Photo retouching201

A series of Adobe Photoshop tutorials focused on photo retouching techniques, offering insights into enhancing images through adjustments, corrections, and creative edits.

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How to make colors pop in Photoshop

Selective color enhancement transforms dull photographs into vibrant, dramatic images by targeting specific areas like hair, skin, eyes, and clothing. This non-destructive approach uses precise selections and adjustment layers to boost colors naturally. The technique creates professional results by treating each element separately, allowing you to enhance blue sweaters, brighten...

How to easily remove logos from clothing in Photoshop

Portrait photographers frequently encounter unwanted logos, branding, or text on clothing during shoots. Whether it's a corporate client who needs brand-neutral images or simply removing distracting graphics from apparel, logo removal requires specific techniques that preserve the underlying fabric texture and maintain realistic lighting. The key to successful...

6 exciting portrait effects you can do in Photoshop

Thanks to Snapchat app, you can easily swap faces with a friend or add funny animal masks to your face in a second. Hilarious! But what about quality? Portrait retouching in Photoshop is not limited to high-end, professional retouching for magazines or photo books. You can also create some creative...

How to make any photo look better in seconds in Photoshop

Many photographs, despite good composition, can often lack that captivating polish or depth. Achieving a professional and visually appealing aesthetic often seems like a complex or time-consuming endeavor for photographers and digital artists. This tutorial introduces a simple yet powerful Photoshop technique, sometimes referred to as the "euro glow&...

Learn how to easily change eye color in Photoshop

Double exposure effects blend two images into a single artistic composition, creating striking visuals where portraits merge seamlessly with textures like leaves, cityscapes, or abstract patterns. This technique transforms ordinary photos into compelling artwork by layering elements that tell a story or evoke emotion. The process combines masking, blending modes,...

Create hilarious caricatures from your friends’ photos

Transform ordinary portraits into playful cartoon characters with exaggerated features and toy-like qualities. This technique combines precise selection methods with creative distortion tools to create caricature-style effects that maintain realistic detail and strong subject resemblance. The process works best with high-resolution photos featuring good lighting and subjects with shorter hairstyles...

Best Way to Colorize Black and White Photos in Photoshop

This video demonstrates a precise method for colorizing black and white photographs using Adobe Photoshop. It focuses on a non-destructive workflow that preserves image quality while adding realistic color. Viewers will discover how to transform monochrome images into vibrant, full-color renditions, enhancing details and bringing new life to vintage or...

How to Color Nail Polish in Photoshop

Portrait photographers often encounter models with chipped nail polish or bare nails that detract from an otherwise polished look. Adding realistic nail color in post-processing can elevate your images without requiring a makeup touch-up session. This technique combines solid color adjustment layers with channel-based highlight extraction to create convincing nail...

How to Retouch a Dog Portrait in Photoshop

Glynn Dewis shares his expertise in retouching dog portraits using Adobe Photoshop. In this video, Dewis guides viewers through the process of enhancing the image of Joey, a Border Collie. The video provides a step-by-step approach to retouching the dog's portrait. Viewers will learn how to effectively retouch...

Complete Makeup Retouching in Photoshop

In the four-video tutorial series by Impossible Color, viewers can learn the basics of applying digital makeup to their photos in Photoshop. The first video teaches how to smooth out the skin without creating a fake, blurry, or plastic look, keeping the natural pores and details of the skin while...

How to Remove Makeup in Photoshop

The author, Howard Pinksy, teaches how to remove makeup from a portrait photograph in this Photoshop tutorial. The tutorial guides the user through the process of removing makeup from a portrait image. First, the user is shown how to select the areas of the face that have makeup. Then, they...

How to apply Realistic Eye Makeup Easily in Photoshop

In a step-by-step tutorial, the author provides a guide on how to add digital eye makeup using Photoshop. The video demonstrates the process of applying realistic eye makeup by utilizing various blend modes. The author suggests using a 'Soft Brush' to apply different eye shadow colors. This technique...

How to Create a Porcelain Doll Effect in Photoshop

This video demonstrates how to transform a subject's face into a distinctive porcelain doll appearance using Adobe Photoshop. The process involves a series of steps that refine and stylize facial features to achieve an ethereal, doll-like quality. Viewers will learn practical techniques for isolating subjects, adjusting skin texture,...

Create a creepy face in Photoshop

The author provides a step-by-step guide on how to transform a regular photo into a creepy, monstrous face using Adobe Photoshop. They explain the process in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible for users of all skill levels. The tutorial begins by introducing the basic requirements, such as...

Horrible dripping blood in Photoshop

In this tutorial, learn how to create a chilling, horror-inspired effect by adding dripping blood from a mouth in just a few easy steps using Adobe Photoshop. Perfect for creating spooky, dramatic images, this technique walks you through the process of blending blood effects seamlessly onto a face, making the...

Bleached Film Photo Effect in Photoshop

In this tutorial, Jessica Kobeissi shows how to create a bleached film vintage photo effect in Photoshop. The author guides the reader through a simple process that can transform a digital image into a nostalgic, washed-out look. The tutorial begins by explaining the necessary tools and settings required to achieve...

Skin Retouching and Soft Light Effect in Photoshop

In this tutorial, the author, Click 3D, guides viewers through the process of high-end skin retouching using the Frequency Separation technique and applying a soft light effect in Photoshop. The author explains the step-by-step instructions, making it accessible for both novice and experienced Photoshop users. The tutorial covers how to...

How to Remove a Tattoo in Photoshop

Removing tattoos from photos requires a systematic approach that preserves natural skin appearance. This technique combines automated tools with manual refinement to achieve realistic results that maintain proper skin tone and texture. The process involves three essential steps: rough removal using healing tools, skin smoothing with brush techniques, and texture...

How to Remove Glare from Glasses in Photoshop

Studio lights and reflective surfaces create unwanted glare in portrait photography, particularly when subjects wear glasses. These bright reflections often obscure important facial details and can ruin an otherwise perfect shot. The Clone Stamp tool offers a precise solution for removing eyeglass glare by copying clear eye details from one...

Create a Hollow Head Effect in Photoshop

In this Photoshop tutorial by Andre from PSD Box, you'll learn how to create a hollow head effect using three stock images. Andre begins by opening a stock image of a man and removing the background with the quick selection tool, followed by refining the selection with the...

How to Remove Wrinkles in Photoshop

When retouching portraits, the key to natural-looking wrinkle removal lies in choosing the right approach for your image. Complete wrinkle elimination can make subjects appear artificially smooth, while subtle reduction maintains character and authenticity. This tutorial demonstrates two distinct methods: one for complete wrinkle removal and another for natural-looking wrinkle...

Create and Shape Eyebrows in Photoshop

Well-shaped eyebrows dramatically transform facial appearance, yet many portraits suffer from sparse or poorly defined brows. This technique shows how to create custom brushes that paint individual hairs, producing natural-looking eyebrows that enhance any portrait. The method builds a reusable brush system that works for both eyebrows and eyelashes, making...

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