New PRO Tutorial! Advanced Retouching in Photoshop

Advanced Portrait Retouching in Photoshop

by Aaron Nace
October 31, 2024
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Difficulty

Advanced
Length

3 hours
Videos

6
Software

Photoshop

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

1 | Course Preview

01 - What You’ll Learn

1:31m

2 | Getting Started

01 - Learn The Basics

47:55m
02 - Frequency Separation

45:18m

3 | Showcasing Your Skills

01 - Close-Up Retouching

22:17m
02 - Adjusting Color & Exposure

26:12m
03 - Refining Details

29:21m

Course Downloads

Photoshop Action & Brush

3.7 KB

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

View more of Azzurra’s work.