Retouching Techniques
Portrait Cleanup Essentials: Creating a Flawless Foundation for Your Edits
Portrait Cleanup Essentials: Creating a Flawless Foundation for Your Edits When I first started retouching portraits, I realized that the time I spent on cleanup made the difference between an amateur edit and a polished, professional result. Portrait cleanup isn’t glamorous—it’s the unglamorous foundation that everything else builds on. But I’ve learned it’s absolutely worth mastering because clean, organized work sets you up for success in every step that follows.