Hand-Crafted, Not Automated: How to Build a Modern Retouching Workflow
This class centers on true high-end, hand-crafted retouching for portraits and beauty, from start to finish. Attendees will see a full manual workflow that preserves texture, tone, and realism at the highest level, the kind often seen in Pratik Naik's editorial and commercial work, beginning with proper raw processing and ending with a refined, portfolio-ready image. Along the way, Pratik will show where selective AI can help with speed for those who want it, while keeping creative control in the photographer's hands.
The class will move through a clean workflow: foundational raw processing followed by precise skin cleanup with non-destructive tools and techniques that hold up to the most thorough print standards. Pratik will also demonstrate where tools like Evoto and targeted AI features in Photoshop can help expedite workflows, among other programs. The focus remains manual craftsmanship and judgment, with AI used sparingly and only when it serves quality.
This session is designed for photographers and retouchers who value nuance and control, offering a practical, modern approach that meets top editorial and commercial expectations while incorporating modern tools. Attendees will leave with a repeatable manual workflow, a clear guide for when AI assists make sense, and the confidence to deliver work they can be proud of.
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