Advanced Portrait Retouching in Photoshop
-
-
Add to
favorites
-
DifficultyAdvanced
-
Length3 hours
-
Videos6
-
Software
Description
Master the art of high-end portrait retouching with this comprehensive tutorial. Learn advanced techniques like frequency separation, dodge and burn, and color correction to achieve flawless skin, stunning lighting, and a natural look. This tutorial provides you with the perfect retouching toolkit: 5 high-quality RAW files, our exclusive Frequency Separation Action, and a versatile Retouching Brush!
THIS COURSE INCLUDES
- 5 Sample Images (RAW)
- 5 Sample PSDs
- 1 Photoshop Brush
- 1 Photoshop Action
Share
Course Downloads
Elevate Your Retouching
AFTER
BEFORE
Perfect Workflow
Learn the optimal workflow for professional portrait retouching. From RAW file adjustments to advanced techniques like frequency separation and color correction, this course teaches you the most efficient way to achieve stunning results.
High-End Results
If you’re a working retoucher, getting a high-end result doesn’t have to take hours and hours of work. We show you how get professional results quickly by simply performing the necessary steps in the best possible order. Learn to work efficiently, non-destructively, and keep your projects organized while delivering a stunning final product.
Dodging & Burning
Dodge and burn is a fundamental retouching technique that involves selectively lightening and darkening areas of an image. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to enhance the natural highlights and shadows in your photos to create contrast and give your subjects realistic depth and shape.
AFTER
BEFORE
Master Frequency Separation
Unlock the secrets of high-end retouching with frequency separation! This powerful technique lets you separate texture and color, giving you precise control over your edits. In this tutorial, we not only teach you how frequency separation works, but we also provide our exclusive frequency separation action to streamline the process and ensure flawless results.
Perfect Skin
Skin requires careful attention during editing. Removing too much detail can lead to an unnatural look. We’ll show you how to subtly refine skin, removing imperfections while preserving natural beauty and unique features.
Match Colors
Often, subjects have varying skin tones on their face, hands, and body. This can create an unnatural look in photos. In this tutorial, you’ll learn advanced color correction techniques to harmonize these skin tones, ensuring a cohesive and polished final image.
Retouching Made Easy
Photoshop Action & Brush
Streamline your retouching workflow with our exclusive PHLEARN Photoshop Action and Brush. These time-saving tools will help you achieve professional results faster than ever.
AFTER
BEFORE
Subtle Sharpening
Sharpening is one of the most important steps in portrait retouching, helping enhance the details that matter most while guiding the eyes of the viewer around the image. We show you how to apply multiple levels of sharpening to different areas of a photograph, to achieve a balanced and natural look, ensuring that the image remains sharp without appearing overly processed.
Enhancing Eyes
Eyes are full of color and detail that sometimes get lost in a photograph. You’ll learn how to use techniques like dodging and burning, frequency separation, and sharpening to bring back all of the unique detail and beauty in your subject’s eyes.
Using Blending Modes
Blending modes are essential for creating stunning visual effects in Photoshop. This tutorial will teach you how to efficiently use blending modes to combine layers, create depth, and achieve seamless transitions.
AFTER
BEFORE
Non-Destructive Editing
Non-destructive editing is the key to maintaining flexibility and quality in your workflow. You’ll learn how to edit your images without permanently altering the original file. By using layers, masks, and adjustment layers, you can experiment with different effects and settings without damaging the underlying image.
Editing RAW Files
Working with RAW files provides unparalleled control over your images. This tutorial guides you through the process of editing five RAW files, demonstrating how to adjust exposure, white balance, contrast, and other settings to achieve stunning results.
Explore More on Retouching
Master the art of retouching with our comprehensive 44-hour Retouching Learning Path, designed for both amateurs and professionals. This in-depth curriculum covers the fundamentals with introductory courses, dives into retouching features, fabric, and materials, and concludes with advanced techniques and applications.
Aaron Nace
PHLEARN Founder – Class Instructor
Aaron Nace is a photographer, Photoshop artist and founder of PHLEARN. He is the #1 Photoshop instructor in the world with millions of YouTube subscribers.
Ymke Myrte
Beauty & Fashion Photographer
A big thanks to Ymke for providing us with four RAW images to use in this tutorial! Ymke Myrte is a beauty and fashion photographer based in the Netherlands. She is passionate about exploring light, shadows, and colors to create captivating images that draw attention. Her clients are attracted to her creative and unique vision. Alongside her work behind the camera, she loves sharing her excitement for photography as an educator through her own photography school and various other platforms, where she inspires students to unleash their creativity and develop their personal style.
Azzurra Piccardi
Fashion Photographer
A big thanks to Azzurra for providing us with one RAW image to use in this tutorial! Azzurra Piccardi is a professional photographer based in Italy. With a passion for capturing the essence of life, her work showcases stunning landscapes, vibrant portraits, and candid moments. Azzurra’s artistic eye and technical skills have earned her recognition in the photography world.
Reviews
New & Popular Tutorials
Training Site in
the World
Tutorials!
Ratings
and Counting
Subscribers
Master Photoshop, Lightroom, and Photography.
From $8.50/month
Unlimited access to a vast library of Photoshop, Lightroom, and photography tutorials
Exclusive downloadable resources, including Lightroom Presets and sample files
Instant streaming on all devices, anytime, anywhere
Flexible monthly and annual plans to suit your needs and budget
100% Money Back Guarantee
This technique is fantastic and incredibly useful. Only problem is that I can´t see the sample images (brush and actions are ok), maybe because I use windows instead of Mac. In fact, they go down to the comp. but they don´t open in Photoshop.
Hey there! If you send us an email to support our team will help you out!
One of the best tutorials I’ve ever done! I learned so much and the techniques and tools he gives you are a complete game changer! Thank you for the amazing content! Can’t wait for the next one!
As always a brilliant tutorial. The best there is on Frequency Seperation.