The Modern Portrait Workflow: From Capture to Retouching
See the full process of creating a refined portrait—from capture to final retouch. In this live demo, Pratik Naik will begin by photographing a model and then move step-by-step through a high-end retouching workflow that preserves texture, tone, and realism. He will demonstrate how to approach lighting and composition with retouching in mind, then show how the raw file is transformed into a polished, portfolio-ready image. Along the way, Pratik will also share where selective AI tools can help speed up the process without sacrificing quality or control.
What You’ll Learn:
How to photograph with retouching and final output in mind
A complete workflow from raw capture to finished image
Non-destructive skin cleanup that maintains natural detail
Where selective AI can speed up retouching without compromising quality
Techniques that meet editorial and commercial standards
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