Sarah Edmunds - Glamour portrait

This video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to editing a portrait photo, starting with a JPEG image. Sarah outlines the importance of choosing the correct resolution for different print sizes and the benefits of editing in 16 bits over 8 bits to maintain quality during manipulation. Techniques discussed include frequency separation for retouching skin and fabric textures, adjusting skin tones, and using the Dodge and Burn method for sculpting and enhancing facial features. The importance of maintaining natural aspects like eye lines is emphasized while optimizing the image's aesthetic appeal. The presenter also touches on adjusting the background and adding textures for a fine art feel, concluding with a before and after comparison to showcase the transformation.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction to the Editing Session

00:22 Diving Into the Portrait Editing Process

01:10 Adjusting Image Size and Resolution for Printing

03:49 Exploring the Impact of File Formats on Editing

05:33 The Importance of Bit Depth in Photo Editing

07:09 Navigating the Challenges of JPEG vs. RAW in Professional Photography

07:50 Outsourcing Photo Editing: The Technical and Practical Considerations

09:19 Advanced Retouching Techniques: Frequency Separation

10:14 Fine-Tuning the Portrait: Texture and Tone Adjustments

19:40 Final Touches and Detailed Cleanup

26:10 Mastering Speed and Precision in Editing

26:51 Choosing the Right Fabric Sample

27:40 Enhancing Image Details

28:46 Evening Out Skin Tones

30:28 Adding Depth with Dodge and Burn

32:03 Sculpting with Light and Shadow

38:58 Final Touches and Adjustments

44:10 Exploring Advanced Editing Techniques

47:01 Introducing Weightless Textures

48:28 Wrapping Up the Session

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