Digital Retouching

digital photo retouching - sample image - before and after

Headshots New York offers comprehensive high end digital retouching services.

For session clients only, pervasive light retouching is available at a reduced price of $40 per image. This includes up to 1 hour of basic corrections, such as overall color, isolated cosmetic issues, blemishes, and minimal stray hair corrections.

Retouching and post-production can enhance the quality and appearance of headshot photographs in various ways. Here are some benefits:

Correcting Imperfections: Retouching can remove blemishes, wrinkles, and other imperfections that may detract from the subject's appearance. This can help create a more polished and professional look for the headshot.
Enhancing Features: Post-production can enhance the subject's eyes, teeth, and hair, bringing out their best features and making them appear more attractive.
Color Correction: Color correction can improve the overall color balance and tonality of the photograph, creating a more appealing and natural-looking image.
Creative Effects: Post-production can also add creative effects such as color grading or selective focus, adding an artistic touch to the headshot.
Consistency: Retouching can ensure that all headshots have a consistent look and feel, which is particularly important for corporate or commercial purposes.
Removing Distractions: Post-production can remove distracting elements in the background or foreground, allowing the viewer to focus on the subject.
Adapting to Different Formats: Post-production can also adapt the headshot for different formats, such as social media profiles, websites, or printed materials.

It's important to note that excessive retouching can also have negative effects, such as making the subject appear unrealistic or inauthentic.

It's essential to strike a balance between enhancing the image and maintaining the subject's natural appearance.

Retouching and post-production can bring significant benefits to headshot photography, including correcting imperfections, enhancing features, and creating a consistent look.