Portrait retouching is a process that requires both technique and aesthetic sensibility. The key goal is to preserve the natural appearance of the person while improving details that catch the eye. The process begins with basic exposure and white balance correction—the right light makes the skin look healthy and natural.
Next, we move on to subtle skin corrections, eliminating minor imperfections, redness, or dark circles under the eyes, while preserving the texture. The next step is to highlight the eyes, hair, and lips—gently increasing contrast and saturation to make the face more expressive.
Finally, color retouching of the entire frame and final correction of details make the photo look consistent, professional, and natural at the same time.