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  • IPA STUDIOS
  • Jun 16
  • 2 min read

If you’ve ever wondered what a professional retoucher really does beyond “just fixing skin,” you’re not alone. There’s a lot more that goes into high-end retouching than most people realise, and it’s not about making people look fake or over-edited.


So let’s break it down.




1. We Preserve Your Style

A great retoucher doesn’t overwrite your creative vision—they enhance it. Our job is to understand your style, tone, and preferences so every image still feels like your own. Whether it’s soft and natural or bold and editorial, your vision comes first.


2. We Handle the Time-Consuming Details

Think flyaways, skin texture, colour balance, distracting backgrounds, clothing creases, and lens spots. These little things add up and eat away at your editing time. We take care of them, without compromising quality.


3. We Retouch, Not Over-edit

Real skin still has pores. Real moments still have depth. Professional retouching is about subtlety removing distractions while keeping people looking like themselves. It’s a balance of technical skill and restraint.


4. We Support Your Workflow

Behind every stunning image is a creative process, and we respect that. Working with a retoucher means building a partnership—you’re still the photographer, and we’re here to back you up where you need it most.


5. We Help You Deliver Consistency

Whether you're working on a wedding gallery with hundreds of images or a brand campaign with tight deadlines, we help ensure each photo meets your standards, looks consistent, and is ready on time.

In short? We don’t just “fix photos” we help photographers protect their time, elevate their work, and build stronger client experiences.


If you’ve ever thought about working with a retoucher, but weren’t sure what to expect, now you know! And if you’re ready to give it a try, we’re just a message away :)


 
 
 

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