In this detailed video tutorial, Sarah edits and retouches a boudoir-style photo taken in natural light at a hotel during the Lake Garda Retreat. The tutorial begins with basic edits such as cloning out distractions, adjusting crops without losing essential elements, and performing minor touch-ups like color correction. It progresses into more advanced techniques like frequency separation for skin smoothing, dodge and burn for enhancing light and shadows, and various Photoshop tools for retouching and perfecting the details in the photo. Additionally, the tutorial covers creative edits such as liquefying for subtle modifications, applying a painterly effect to the background, color grading to set the mood, and adding textures to enhance the overall image. Sarah walks through each step meticulously, offering insights into the thought process behind each decision and demonstrating how to use Photoshop CC 2019’s features effectively to achieve a polished and professional result.
- 00:00 Introduction to the Boudoir Shoot Editing Process
- 00:25 Tackling the Initial Edits: Cloning and Cropping
- 04:00 Refining the Image: Adjustments and Retouching
- 13:10 Enhancing Skin Texture and Tone
- 14:32 Sculpting with Dodge and Burn
- 21:06 Advanced Retouching: Frequency Separation and Texture Enhancement
- 33:12 Final Touches: Liquefying and Detailing
- 42:34 Creating a Painterly Effect and Color Grading
- 59:52 The Finishing Touches: Adding Texture and Light
- 01:02:40 Conclusion: Before and After Comparison
