Photo retouching

A research-led look at masking hair in product and portrait images, including why hair is so difficult to cut out cleanly and what makes some masking work hold up better than others.

Photojournalism editing comes with different rules from commercial retouching. Here is what you can edit, what you should not change, and where the ethical line sits.

A practical guide to what happens after a photoshoot, from file backup and culling to retouching, export settings, and final delivery.

A practical product photo retouching checklist for ecommerce teams. Learn what to fix before images go live, from dust and scratches to color accuracy, shadows, and export settings.

Beauty retouching should polish a portrait without making skin look fake. Learn how professional retouchers preserve pores, smooth tone, and avoid the over-edited plastic look.

Picking the wrong photo retouching company costs more than the invoice. Use these five red flags to vet any retouching agency before you commit