As a professional photo retouching artist, you live and breathe transforming images into visual masterpieces. Your daily routine is the key to success and keeping your creative flowing.
So, did you take a healthy breakfast? Then, did you find your comfort work zone?
Did you open your dashboard?
But, how could you start?
Master of tools
Stay consistent and meeting client needs is vital.
With the new dashboard, having a direct line to the customer will be easy. You can see not only the type of request of the customer, but also the photos he has previously accepted!
- Type of request: as we have already said, soon there will be important updates in the Pro and Magic service. Take a look at customer requests, both in the pro options and in the magic service request box! Users may have more specific requests, make sure you always meet them!
- Prefered photos: users will be able to rate the retouches according to their tastes. This will allow you to better understand them and orient your editing according to their tastes, in case there are no specific requests, but also understand what type of retouching they prefer!
Shortcuts and techniques
To master the tools of the trade, you've got to invest time to learn Photoshop inside and out. The more shortcuts and techniques you pick up, the faster and more efficiently you'll be able to work.
Start by learning the keyboard shortcuts for common tools like the selection tools (lasso, magic wand), zoom, hand, brush, eraser, and more. Memorize them and get your fingers flying across the keys. Your retouching speed will increase exponentially!
Dive into layers, layer masks, and blending modes. They're the backbone of any retouch. Play around with the different modes to see how they affect your images. Multiply and Screen are especially useful for realistic skin retouching.
Here some shortcuts:
Expand you Skills
With practice comes mastery. Put in the time each day to hone your skills and expand your Photoshop knowledge. Your tool proficiency and retouching speed will improve tremendously, allowing you to achieve better and better results for your clients. Keep at it - you'll be an expert in no time!
In the blog and newsletter, in addition to talking about news and giving you important communications, we give you tips, tools and information to increase your knowledge and carry out the best possible adjustments!
Enjoy reading and have a good photo editing!
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The winning routine