Commercial Retouching Archives - Retouching Academy https://retouchingacademy.com/category/real-world-retouching-practices/commercial-retouching/ Best Tools for Next-Generation Creative Professionals Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:18:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 How Good are Your Color Matching Skills? https://retouchingacademy.com/how-good-are-your-color-matching-skills/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-good-are-your-color-matching-skills https://retouchingacademy.com/how-good-are-your-color-matching-skills/#comments Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:16:20 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=22369 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

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Keeping Your PSDs Lean and Adjustable After Frequency Separation https://retouchingacademy.com/keeping-your-psds-lean-and-adjustable-after-frequency-separation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=keeping-your-psds-lean-and-adjustable-after-frequency-separation https://retouchingacademy.com/keeping-your-psds-lean-and-adjustable-after-frequency-separation/#comments Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:13:27 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=21568 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

In this quick tutorial, we share an easy way to keep your files adjustable and lean after using the Frequency Separation scripts on the Beauty Retouch Panel.

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New Skin Retouching Course on Our New Streaming Platform https://retouchingacademy.com/new-skin-retouching-course-on-our-new-streaming-platform/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-skin-retouching-course-on-our-new-streaming-platform https://retouchingacademy.com/new-skin-retouching-course-on-our-new-streaming-platform/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2020 19:16:31 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=20981 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

The Skin Retouching course is available on our new streaming platform located at learn.retouchingacademy.com, and now you can conveniently continue learning even when you are away from your desk and watch the lessons on your mobile devices via this mobile app.

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New! Skin Retouching Course and MUA Retouch Panel https://retouchingacademy.com/new-skin-retouching-course-and-mua-retouch-panel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-skin-retouching-course-and-mua-retouch-panel https://retouchingacademy.com/new-skin-retouching-course-and-mua-retouch-panel/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2020 20:41:24 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=20914 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

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Becoming a Professional Beauty Retoucher https://retouchingacademy.com/become-a-professional-beauty-retoucher/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=become-a-professional-beauty-retoucher https://retouchingacademy.com/become-a-professional-beauty-retoucher/#comments Fri, 15 Nov 2019 05:13:13 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=20036 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

The world of professional beauty retouching is very exciting, collaborative and diverse. You never stop learning and growing as a creative professional because every job is a set of new challenges that keep your problem-solving and retouching skills sharp and ever-evolving. 

Read on if you are interested in becoming a Professional Commercial Beauty Retoucher.

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Swapping Faces In Photoshop https://retouchingacademy.com/swapping-faces-in-photoshop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=swapping-faces-in-photoshop https://retouchingacademy.com/swapping-faces-in-photoshop/#comments Wed, 30 Jan 2019 19:20:53 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=18501 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

Featured image for Swapping Faces In PhotoshopWhile we always encourage photographers to get everything “right in camera”, in many situations corrections are still needed to be

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The Best Methods for Retouching Hair in Photoshop https://retouchingacademy.com/the-best-methods-for-retouching-hair-in-photoshop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-methods-for-retouching-hair-in-photoshop https://retouchingacademy.com/the-best-methods-for-retouching-hair-in-photoshop/#respond Wed, 19 Dec 2018 13:20:40 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=18179 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

retouching hair in photoshopThere is no shortcut to quality hair retouching, which may explain why it is by far one of the most

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Understanding the Color Composition of an Image https://retouchingacademy.com/understanding-the-color-composition-of-an-image/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=understanding-the-color-composition-of-an-image https://retouchingacademy.com/understanding-the-color-composition-of-an-image/#respond Tue, 18 Dec 2018 13:29:22 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=17961 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

Understanding The Color Composition of an ImageIf you’re a new photographer just starting to produce your shoots, you might mistakingly think that post-production and/or color grading

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How To Use The Spot Removal Tool in Adobe Lightroom https://retouchingacademy.com/how-to-use-the-spot-removal-tool-in-adobe-lightroom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-use-the-spot-removal-tool-in-adobe-lightroom https://retouchingacademy.com/how-to-use-the-spot-removal-tool-in-adobe-lightroom/#respond Wed, 10 Oct 2018 12:52:47 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=16707 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

how to use spot removal in lightroom ccRetouching portraits have never been easier with the tools available in Adobe Lightroom. One of the most powerful tools you

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Using Puppet Warp in Adobe Photoshop https://retouchingacademy.com/using-puppet-warp-in-adobe-photoshop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=using-puppet-warp-in-adobe-photoshop https://retouchingacademy.com/using-puppet-warp-in-adobe-photoshop/#comments Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:59:17 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=16590 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

how to use puppet warp for retouching in photoshopBy using Puppet Warp in Adobe Photoshop, you can manipulate the structure of a subject’s shape, features, or even reposition

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14 Tips on How to Increase Your Chances of Getting Hired Again https://retouchingacademy.com/14-tips-on-how-to-increase-your-chances-of-getting-hired-again/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=14-tips-on-how-to-increase-your-chances-of-getting-hired-again https://retouchingacademy.com/14-tips-on-how-to-increase-your-chances-of-getting-hired-again/#respond Thu, 17 May 2018 12:55:00 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=15083 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

how to get hired on a creative team for beauty and fashion photographyAs a freelance artist, one of your primary goals is securing return clientele. For retouchers, makeup artists, hairstylists, wardrobe stylists,

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When Are You Good Enough to Become a Retouching Freelancer? https://retouchingacademy.com/when-are-you-good-enough-to-become-a-retouching-freelancer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-are-you-good-enough-to-become-a-retouching-freelancer https://retouchingacademy.com/when-are-you-good-enough-to-become-a-retouching-freelancer/#respond Mon, 16 Apr 2018 03:28:48 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=14248 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

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No, CVS is Not Banning Retouched Images https://retouchingacademy.com/no-cvs-is-not-banning-retouched-images/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=no-cvs-is-not-banning-retouched-images https://retouchingacademy.com/no-cvs-is-not-banning-retouched-images/#comments Tue, 16 Jan 2018 22:21:40 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=13367 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

Yesterday, a myriad of news websites proclaimed that CVS, one of the largest drugstores in the U.S., had announced a

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#JOBALERT: Retouching Manager for an English Marketing Company https://retouchingacademy.com/jobalert-retouching-manager-for-an-english-marketing-company/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jobalert-retouching-manager-for-an-english-marketing-company https://retouchingacademy.com/jobalert-retouching-manager-for-an-english-marketing-company/#respond Thu, 11 Jan 2018 22:13:05 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=13307 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

Location: England, Oxfordshire (1h from London) Posted: Jan 11, 2018 Source:  onlymarketingjobs.com Position: Full-time on-site Salary: £25000.00 – £30000.00 per

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New French Law Requires Label For Retouched Images https://retouchingacademy.com/new-french-law-requires-label-for-retouched-images/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-french-law-requires-label-for-retouched-images https://retouchingacademy.com/new-french-law-requires-label-for-retouched-images/#respond Sat, 07 Oct 2017 21:49:59 +0000 https://retouchingacademy.com/?p=11635 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

Effective October 1st, a new French law goes into effect that requires any commercial photos of models that have been digitally

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From Brief to Sign-Off, Speaking ‘Industry’ https://retouchingacademy.com/from-brief-to-sign-off-speaking-industry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-brief-to-sign-off-speaking-industry https://retouchingacademy.com/from-brief-to-sign-off-speaking-industry/#respond Mon, 21 Aug 2017 08:33:08 +0000 http://retouchingacademy.com/?p=8154 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

To anyone with years of working in commercial retouching the terminology comes naturally, but each of us remembers a time when the language of the industry wasn’t quite so clear. When speaking to an art director who might be interested in hiring you, it’s important to speak his or her language. Clear communication and understanding between you and your client instills trust, helps you deliver exactly what the client wants and gives your client the confidence that he hired the right talent. If you’re a skilled amateur looking to land your first commercial job, check out this quick guide to some common industry terminology and conduct your client correspondence with confidence.

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Your Portfolio Can Help You Start Getting Clients That You Want https://retouchingacademy.com/getting-the-clients-you-want-with-your-portfolio/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=getting-the-clients-you-want-with-your-portfolio https://retouchingacademy.com/getting-the-clients-you-want-with-your-portfolio/#comments Thu, 03 Aug 2017 06:06:04 +0000 http://retouchingacademy.com/?p=11243 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

impressing clients with retouching portfolioThere are no hard and fast rules for creating your résumé, each one is unique to the individual, highlighting their

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Working With Colors: Examining The Louis Vuitton Look https://retouchingacademy.com/working-with-colors-examining-the-louis-vuitton-look/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=working-with-colors-examining-the-louis-vuitton-look https://retouchingacademy.com/working-with-colors-examining-the-louis-vuitton-look/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2017 16:55:00 +0000 http://retouchingacademy.com/?p=11023 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

Following on from my last article in which we examined the use of complimentary colors in a Mario Testino campaign,

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Natural Trends in Fashion Retouching https://retouchingacademy.com/natural-trends-in-fashion-retouching/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=natural-trends-in-fashion-retouching https://retouchingacademy.com/natural-trends-in-fashion-retouching/#respond Sun, 25 Jun 2017 20:07:48 +0000 http://retouchingacademy.com/?p=10951 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

Retouching, as with photography and fashion itself, has always been a slave to trends, and the driving force behind what

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Unretouched and Beautiful https://retouchingacademy.com/unretouched-and-beautiful/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unretouched-and-beautiful https://retouchingacademy.com/unretouched-and-beautiful/#respond Sun, 11 Jun 2017 12:46:42 +0000 http://retouchingacademy.com/?p=10765 Education & Tools for Next-Generation Multi-Disciplinary Creative Professional.

This summer, a few swimwear brands are making their marketing campaigns louder by refusing to retouch their images. The 21-year-old founder

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