Portrait Retouching: Removing Hot Spots in Camera Raw and Photoshop

Harsh studio lighting or camera flashes often create distracting, shiny hot spots on a portrait subject's skin. Understanding how to subtly reduce this glare without losing natural skin texture is a fundamental skill for any digital retoucher. Through this comprehensive text-only course, you will learn to balance highlights, preserve realistic skin details, and master the tools required for clean, professional portrait cleanups. What you'll learn: - Understand the core concepts of highlights, glare, and how light interacts with skin textures. - Apply non-destructive healing and patching techniques to target shiny skin areas. - Master the Camera Raw filter and local adjustment tools for precise exposure control. - Utilize advanced fading and opacity adjustments to blend edits seamlessly. - Implement modern AI-assisted masking workflows within Camera Raw for faster selections. - Practice step-by-step retouching workflows through written exercises and practical scenarios. We begin with foundational concepts of light behavior and digital exposure before moving into step-by-step written tutorials covering the Patch tool, fading techniques, and Camera Raw adjustments. You will practice these methods through detailed text-based walkthroughs designed to build your retouching confidence. This course is designed for beginner photographers, editors, and digital artists who want to polish their portrait editing skills. No prior advanced editing experience is required. Start reading today to elevate your portrait editing workflow to a professional standard.