Professional Certificate in Portrait Retouching Workflow
Published on June 20, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today we have a special guest who's an expert in portrait retouching. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your experience with this art form? GUEST: Hello, I'm delighted to be here. I've been a professional portrait retoucher for over a decade now, working with renowned photographers and artists. HOST: That's impressive! Now let's talk about your course, "Professional Certificate in Portrait Retouching Workflow". What inspired you to create this course? GUEST: There was a need for comprehensive training that focuses on enhancing images naturally. Many beginners struggle with understanding the balance between improvement and maintaining authenticity. HOST: Absolutely, striking that balance is crucial. Could you share some current trends in portrait retouching that students can expect to learn from your course? GUEST: Sure, we cover non-destructive editing, natural skin smoothing techniques, and the effective use of software plugins. HOST: Those are essential skills indeed. Every artist faces challenges while learning or teaching. What would you say are the major hurdles in portrait retouching? GUEST: The biggest challenge is often knowing when to stop. Over-editing can make an image look unnatural. We emphasize this throughout the course. HOST: That's a valuable insight. Looking towards the future, how do you see the field of portrait retouching evolving? GUEST: AI and machine learning will play a significant role in automating some parts of the process. But the human touch, creativity, and judgement call will always be needed. HOST: That's a fascinating perspective! Before we wrap up, any final words for those considering enrolling in your course? GUEST: This course is designed to equip you with the skills to create stunning portraits while preserving their unique beauty. I invite you to explore and take the first step towards mastering portrait retouching. HOST: Thank you so much for joining us today and sharing your insights. Tune in next time for more exciting conversations on courses that shape our future.
