Transforming portraits: Creative retouching techniques in Photoshop

17 Mar 2026
Editing & Post-Production Suite
Editing & Post-Production
Photographers often struggle with editing and find it frustrating to achieve the results they envision. In this session, the audience will learn the art of fine-art retouching using Photoshop. Forough will demonstrate how to elevate portraits into remarkable works of art through creative and advanced editing techniques, covering essential tools, such as the liquefy filter, custom brushes, and advanced methods for achieving natural skin retouching. Additionally, Forough will provide tips and techniques for composite portraiture, including seamlessly changing backgrounds and applying colour treatments to achieve striking, polished results. By the end of the session, the audience will have gained the skills and confidence to enhance their portraits and create visually captivating images.
Speakers
Forough Yavari
Forough Yavari, Visual Artist, Fashion and Portrait Photographer

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