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Thread: Retouch Work

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    Retouch Work

    I'm doing a business portrait shoot and have had quite a few requests for retouch work. The request for this one was "knock off 5 years and a cup size."

    How'd I do?

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    You're Kidding?

    Quote Originally Posted by KenB
    I'm doing a business portrait shoot and have had quite a few requests for retouch work. The request for this one was "knock off 5 years and a cup size."

    How'd I do?

    Original/retouched.
    LOL, I sure am glad I am not in your business. Hmmmmm I wonder if I should "knock a few years" off the Lincoln Memorial?

    BTW I don't know if you made her look any younger but you did make her complexion look smoother.
    No, I DON'T need that.

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    Re: You're Kidding?

    Quote Originally Posted by MB1
    LOL, I sure am glad I am not in your business. Hmmmmm I wonder if I should "knock a few years" off the Lincoln Memorial?

    BTW I don't know if you made her look any younger but you did make her complexion look smoother.

    Hehe... I don't know why but I'm still amazed at how many requests I'm getting for PS work on these shots. It's like people pretty much expect it.

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    Re: Retouch Work

    I would say the PS photo does look much better and smooth out the blouse does the trick. I'm glad I'm not in the portrait business.
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    Re: Retouch Work

    Quote Originally Posted by freygr
    I would say the PS photo does look much better and smooth out the blouse does the trick. I'm glad I'm not in the portrait business.

    She is very happy with the results.

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    Re: Retouch Work

    Ken, the post work is pretty good... smoothing out the face sure did knock a couple of years off,,, specially around the eyes!!

    And i'm impressed with the "cup reduction"...LOL....

    Oh well...

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    Kindly do NOT edit my photos - I would rather try and apply your advice and learn...

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