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1. BASIC RETOUCHING

A basic retouching is often needed for photos that only need light editing. Problems that are usually fixed are those visible flaws in the photos such as stray hair, uneven skin tones, pimples, and the red-eye effect. The following techniques are used to make a basic model retouching service:

Blemish, scar and pimple removal
Stray hair removal
Skin Smoothening
Face/body liquefying
Color/tone correction
Lines/wrinkles reduction
Teeth whitening

3. ADVANCED RETOUCHING

Unlike a basic retouching, advanced retouching often involves many techniques and more expertise. Models cannot assure that photographers will always get the best shots. Their skin, for example, is prone to having imperfections with all the heavy makeup. Alluring model photos are produced with the following advanced retouching techniques:

Eyes enhancement
Dodge and burn effect
Skin toning
Adding digital make-up
Airbrushed effect
Adding contrast and sharpening
Wrinkles/lines/spot reduction

4. BACKGROUND RETOUCHING

An important aspect of a great model photo is the background. This is why there are photo shoots that are done on location. Although models can be photographed on exotic locations, it can be a costly production. With background retouching, making the necessary changes to create a new background that will suit the client’s preferences or any concept becomes possible. To have a suitable background, the following retouching techniques are used:

Clipping path
Image masking
Background changing
Background manipulation
Background extension
Distraction/objects removal

5. FULL BODY RETOUCHING

Models are expected to look flawless and attractive, especially for commercial or media photographs. One of the interesting facets of photo retouching is that it does not only focus on beautifying the facial features of the model. Our model photo retouching service also allows virtual body shaping and fitness. If there are flaws on the body, such as scars and other marks, they can also be fixed as well so that the whole body that is exposed will look as smooth and blemish-free as the face. The following techniques are used for a full body retouching:

Face/body reshaping
Body liquefy
Slimming
Skin smoothing & toning
Cellulite removal
Color correction

6. HAIR & MAKEUP RETOUCHING

Makeup is one of the most significant elements that affects the visual impact of photography. Especially for the fashion and beauty industry, digital makeup is often highlighted to add drama and style. Our model retouching service offers high-end retouching for stunning photos ready for showcase.

Adding/enhancing makeup
Skin smoothing/toning
Blemishes removal
Lengthening/darkening of lashes
Airbrushing
Adding fantasy/special makeup effects
Frizzy hair removal
Image masking

7. COLOR/LIGHT ADJUSTMENT

An image can look better when the colors look more vivid, brighter or have more contrast. Either the photo is shot with poor lighting, regardless of the reason, it is possible to show the best colors through an expert color post-processing. There are many techniques that can help achieve the best color profile on every image. Among these techniques are the following:

Saturation correction
Adding/reducing warmth
Exposure adjustment
Contrast adjustment
Sharpening & highlighting
Image noise reduction

8. BLACK & WHITE

There are instances where models are to pose for black and white photos. Black and white photography is a special field of photography where a certain mood is created with the final photos. This can only be achieved, however, if the photos are retouched properly. Excellent black and white photos are produced with the following techniques: