Sarah Edmunds – Raw To Retouched Classic Portrait Part 1

In this episode (Part 1 of 2) Sarah dives deep into professional portrait retouching using Evoto, Lightroom, and Photoshop. Starting with image selection and initial adjustments in Lightroom, we focus on creating a classic and refined portrait suitable for competition. We’ll cover detailed techniques like manual highlight adjustments, using the Remove tool, adding background elements, and frequency separation. We also discuss the nuances of competition standards, retouching philosophies, and the importance of maintaining natural and believable edits. Perfect for those looking to elevate their retouching skills to a professional level.