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Hand retouching is not really a thing for portraits because hands aren’t usually a noticeable feature in the photo. But it can be important when hands are prominently featured. For example, in portraits where a hand is positioned near the face, or in wedding photos that show a close-up of hands.

Hand retouching typically includes reducing the appearance of prominent veins, smoothing out distracting wrinkles or creases, and cleaning up visible imperfections like scratches or dirt. Fingernail touch-ups are also common, particularly for acrylic nails, which may need to be filled or repaired. In some instances, reshaping a finger may be necessary to improve the shape of the hand.

Retouching of skin always includes adjusting colour, evening out tone, and removing any distracting blemishes.

Hand retouching is a routine task in commercial photography where a hand is the focal point.

Eyes are important. They are the focal point, the centre of interest, of a portrait.

Viewers always look at the eyes first. Eyes carry emotion, expression, and personality. Sharp, well-lit eyes naturally draw the viewer’s attention and give life to the portrait.
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Hair retouching is a frequently requested edit in portrait photography. Cleaning up stray flyaways, filling in sparse areas, or smoothing out uneven textures, can make a big difference. Common touch-ups also include covering visible roots, refining part lines, adding highlights, and enriching the overall hair colour, to give the portrait a polished, professional look.
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Tattoos can often be removed with photo retouching. It’s not uncommon for customers to request this, especially for professional portraits. For instance, in business headshots, people sometimes ask to have small, visible tattoos removed to maintain a traditional or formal appearance. I’ve also had similar requests for wedding portraits, family photos, and graduation pictures.

Large tattoos, like those in the photo above, are typically left untouched. Such tattoos are an important expression of a person’s identity and personality, and they take great pride in displaying them.

Graduation is a big deal. It marks the end of one chapter of your life and the beginning of another. It’s a moment worth remembering, and your graduation portrait is a lasting reminder of everything you’ve achieved.

Graduation photos range from family snapshot to professional studio portrait. And even the best photo can sometimes use a little help. This is where retouching comes in.

Portrait backgrounds often require retouching to remove distractions and enhance the overall professionalism of the image.

A photographer should remove any distractions and fix background imperfections before taking the photo. But these details are sometimes overlooked or they’re difficult to control in the moment. That’s when retouching becomes essential.
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Skin retouching focuses on enhancing your natural features while keeping your appearance authentic. Temporary blemishes like acne are removed, but permanent features such as freckles and moles are usually left untouched, since they’re part of what makes you you.
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