Adobe Photoshop Retouching Course

Master the art of high-end post-production. Create flawless, natural-looking imagery for fashion, beauty, and commercial photography. Learn to work with precision and finesse using industry-standard techniques in this Advanced Photoshop Retouching course.

By the completion of this Photoshop Retouching course, you will be able to:

• Understand the advanced functions and workspace for professional retouching

• Execute non-destructive workflows using complex layer structures

• Apply Frequency Separation and Dodge & Burn for flawless skin and texture

• Refine fabric and garment silhouettes using Warp and Liquify tools

• Match product colours and apply advanced colour grading using LAB and Curves

• Retouch hair and makeup details using precision masking and Blend-If

• Export high-resolution assets for commercial print and digital campaigns

Module 1: Clothing & Fabric Enhancements

Master the physics of fabric to ensure every garment looks tailor-made.

• Digital Pressing: Professional techniques for removing wrinkles, distortions, and unsightly warping.

• Structural Correction: Using Warp, Liquify, and Puppet Warp to correct fabric texture patterns and silhouettes.

• Garment Detailing: Precision cleaning of hems, seams, and manufacturing imperfections for a “catalog-ready” finish.

Module 2: Professional Color Matching & Correction

Learn the science of color to maintain brand integrity across fashion campaigns.

• Product Integrity: Matching on-screen garment colors to physical swatches or real-world samples.

• The Power of LAB Mode: Utilizing LAB Color Space for ultra-precise, artifact-free hue shifts.

• Channel Mastery: Using Curves-based correction on individual R, G, and B channels for perfect tonal balance.

• Campaign Consistency: Techniques for matching colors and lighting across multiple images to ensure a cohesive look.

Module 3: Advanced RAW Processing & Color Shaping

Go beyond basic sliders with the Lightroom and Camera Raw power-user toolkit.

• Granular Control: Deep dive into HSL adjustments for specific color isolation.

• Cinematic Grading: Using Color Grading wheels to sculpt shadows, midtones, and highlights.

• The Calibration Panel: Shaping base color profiles to create unique, professional “looks.”

• Intelligent Masking: Mastering Range Masking (Color & Luminance) for surgical color isolation.

Module 4: Advanced Skin Retouching Techniques

Achieve flawless, high-end skin without sacrificing natural texture.

• High-End Frequency Separation: A professional workflow to independenty manage color (low-freq) and texture (high-freq).

• The “Anti-Plastic” Rule: Learning when (and when not) to use FS to avoid artificial, blurred results.

• Micro-Dodge & Burn: Pixel-level contouring and tonal mapping for a sculpted, natural appearance.

• Tonal Uniformity: Techniques to match skin tonality perfectly across the face, limbs, and body.

• Non-Destructive Cleanup: Expert use of the Remove Tool, Healing Brush, and Clone Stamp.

Module 5: Hair & Makeup Refinement

The final polish that separates amateur work from professional editorials.

• Hair Cleanup: Sophisticated strand removal using masks and Blend-If logic.

• Luminosity Painting: Enhancing hair volume, shine, and depth with light-based painting techniques.

• Makeup Correction: Fixing fall-off, smudges, or mismatched tones while preserving the makeup artist’s original intent.

This Adobe Photoshop retouching course is designed for those ready to transition from basic editing to high-end commercial retouching. It is ideal for:

• Fashion & Clothing Companies: In-house creative teams looking to standardise their retouching workflow, ensure brand colour consistency across collections, and reduce outsourcing costs.

• Aspiring Fashion & Beauty Retouchers: Individuals looking to build a portfolio that meets the rigorous standards of international fashion houses.

• Commercial Photographers: Professionals who want to take full control of their post-production to deliver “magazine-ready” files to clients.

For multiple participants and corporate training in Photoshop Retouching, message us to obtain pricing information. Or call us on 0410 416 138 to start a conversation.