Photo Editing Tips

What 6 Fiverr Retouchers Taught Me About Giving (and Getting) Better Editing Briefs
Video Tutorials

What 6 Fiverr Retouchers Taught Me About Giving (and Getting) Better Editing Briefs

There is a particular kind of dread that comes with handing your work to someone else. I felt it acutely early in my retouching career, when a client looked at a portrait I had spent two hours on and said, flatly, that it looked “plastic.” That comment recalibrated everything about how I approach skin, light, and instruction. So when I came across a Jessica Kobeissi tutorial where she commissions six strangers on Fiverr to retouch the same professional portrait, I watched it twice.

The Art of Skin Retouching: Achieving Natural-Looking Results
Retouching Techniques

The Art of Skin Retouching: Achieving Natural-Looking Results

The Art of Skin Retouching: Achieving Natural-Looking Results When I first started retouching portraits, I made the same mistake many beginners do: I smoothed skin until it looked plastic. My clients didn’t recognize themselves. That’s when I learned that great skin retouching isn’t about perfection—it’s about enhancement that feels authentic. Today, I want to share what I’ve learned about creating skin that looks healthy, clear, and genuinely human. Whether you’re editing for yourself or clients, these techniques will help you find that sweet spot between polish and natural beauty.