Photo retouching

Photo retouching179

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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Complete Photoshop Editing Workflow: 5 Steps from Raw to Polished

Photoshop offers endless possibilities for photo enhancement, but many photographers never move beyond basic adjustments because the software feels overwhelming. This comprehensive workflow breaks down photo editing into five manageable stages that work consistently across different photography styles. The systematic approach covers everything from initial raw processing to advanced lighting...

How to Restore Old Damaged Photos Using Nano Banana in Photoshop

Old family photos with scratches, tears, and missing sections can seem beyond repair. Google's Nano Banana AI model, now integrated into Photoshop, makes full restoration possible in minutes rather than hours. This powerful tool excels at maintaining facial characteristics while automatically filling in damaged areas and adding realistic...

How to Use Photoshop Curves Auto Options for Color Grading

Professional color grading transforms ordinary images into visually striking compositions with rich depth and atmosphere. Hidden curves auto options in Photoshop let you assign custom colors to shadows, midtones, and highlights for dramatic enhancement. This technique goes beyond basic adjustments to create cinematic looks that bring images to life with...

How to Remove Dark Eye Circles Using Frequency Separation in Photoshop

Dark under-eye circles can make portrait subjects look tired or unhealthy, even when they're not. Traditional brightening methods often create unnatural results or destroy important skin texture. This tutorial demonstrates frequency separation, a professional retouching technique that removes dark circles while preserving natural skin texture and realistic lighting...

How to Enhance Dark Eyes in Photoshop Using Traditional and AI Techniques

Portrait photographers often face the challenge of completely dark, featureless eyes that resist traditional brightening techniques. When standard exposure adjustments fail to reveal detail, specialized methods can restore life and interest to these challenging areas. This tutorial demonstrates two powerful approaches: a traditional texture-building technique using Photoshop's classic...

How to Remove Reflections from Photos Using Photoshop's AI Tool

Glass surfaces create some of photography's most persistent challenges. Windows, storefronts, and displays often produce unwanted reflections that obscure subjects and compromise image clarity. Photoshop's latest AI-powered reflection removal tool addresses this common problem with automated detection and removal capabilities. This video demonstrates the complete workflow...

How to Add Color Depth Using Color Dodge Layers in Photoshop

Color depth transforms flat images into rich, dimensional works that hold the viewer's attention. The secret lies in selectively enhancing specific areas rather than applying blanket adjustments that can muddy your colors. The color dodge technique offers precise control over where and how you add vibrancy. This method...

How to Sculpt Light and Add Atmosphere in Photoshop

Light transforms a flat image into something with depth, mood, and visual interest. The ability to enhance existing light sources or create entirely new ones opens up creative possibilities that go far beyond what the camera originally captured. This tutorial demonstrates how to sculpt light using adjustment layers, selection tools,...

5 Essential Photoshop Techniques for Better Portrait Editing

Portrait editing often feels overwhelming, especially when trying to balance natural-looking results with professional polish. Many photographers struggle with where to start and which adjustments will have the biggest impact on their images without making them look over-processed. This tutorial covers five fundamental Photoshop techniques that will immediately improve any...

Mastering Skin Smoothing with Frequency Separation

In photography, achieving flawless subject skin can often be a challenge. Blemishes, uneven tones, and harsh shadows frequently detract from an otherwise great photo, leading to frustration for both photographers and subjects. This guide explores frequency separation, a powerful technique that allows precise skin retouching without sacrificing natural texture. Learn...

How to Professionally Remove Glare from Eyeglasses in Photoshop

Glare on eyeglasses is a persistent and frustrating problem in photography, often obscuring the subject's eyes and facial features. This common issue can detract from an otherwise perfectly composed portrait, making it appear unprofessional or distracting due to bright reflections. This tutorial demonstrates a robust hybrid approach to...

Photo Restoration: Combining AI with Photoshop for Optimal Results

Restoring old, damaged photographs can be a challenging endeavor. While many AI-powered tools promise to breathe new life into vintage images, they often fall short, either over-sharpening details, neglecting certain areas, or, most critically, altering the original likeness of individuals. This often leads to frustrating and uncanny results that strip...

Transform Your Photos with These Photoshop Masks

Masking in Photoshop is a powerful technique to isolate and enhance different parts of an image. However, many users find it complicated and time-consuming, often sticking to basic masks or selections that limit creative control. This can make photo editing feel frustrating and slow, especially when trying to achieve subtle...

Create a Professional Color Grade in 90 Seconds in Photoshop

Cinematic color grading transforms ordinary photos into visually compelling narratives, creating mood, directing focus, and enhancing storytelling. This subtle yet powerful technique allows photographers and digital artists to infuse their images with the atmospheric depth and professional finish often seen in film. In this concise tutorial, you'll discover...

Fix Underexposed Photos Easily in Photoshop

Fixing underexposed photos in Photoshop is easier than you might think. This guide provides a straightforward approach to brightening dark images using the Camera Raw filter. The process is simple to follow, making it suitable for users of all skill levels. The tutorial focuses on step-by-step instructions. You will learn...

Add Patterns to Any Fabric in Photoshop

Digital artists and designers often face the challenge of integrating patterns onto fabric textures in a way that looks natural and convincing. Simply overlaying a pattern rarely achieves the desired realism, as fabric surfaces are rarely flat and uniform. Understanding how to make patterns conform to the unique contours of...

How to Edit Landscape Photos in Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom

Landscape photography often presents unique challenges and opportunities for post-processing. Capturing the grandeur of nature requires not only a keen eye but also the ability to refine and enhance images to truly convey the scene's atmosphere and depth. This video tutorial demonstrates a comprehensive workflow for editing landscape...

5 Hidden Photoshop Tips for Real Estate Photography Editing

Elevating real estate photography requires precision in post-production. Applying specific Photoshop techniques can dramatically improve image quality and accelerate your editing process. Many powerful features remain underutilized, yet offer significant benefits for property visuals. This tutorial highlights five key Photoshop techniques, often overlooked, that are particularly effective for real estate...

Refresh Your Headshot with Photoshop on the Web

If you're looking to update your headshot, this presentation is an excellent choice. Qori guides you through the essentials of creating DIY headshots using Photoshop on the web. You will discover simple techniques for refreshing your image, including how to swap backgrounds and apply retouching. This resource is...

Curves vs Levels in Photoshop: Learn The Difference

In this Photoshop tutorial, you will learn the key differences between using Curves and Levels for image adjustment. Aaron Nace from Phlearn provides a clear and effective approach to enhance your photos and graphics. Throughout the lesson, techniques like the Super Zoom feature are highlighted, allowing you to upscale graphics...

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