photo editing and retouch explained
Levels of editing/retouching
We do our best to deliver great results for your family Holiday greetings. I want you to keep all the photos that turn out so I do not limit them to only a couple of photos. I do get some requests that are not included on our sessions and may take longer and more attention to retouch, so I created level 3 for families that are looking to go beyond level 2. Level 3 retouching will be quoted according to the time and complexity and we will charge a non refundable deposit before we start editing on this level.
Level 1 - Color and exposure are balanced. This is what you get on the initial/proof gallery
Level 2 - Once you pick your favorite photos for level 2/3 - Facial line expressions are soften but not removed, skin is smoothen; blemishes and or pimples are removed to a certain degree. Extreme cases may need to be moved to Level 3. Lantern lights get turned on, small moderate distractions on background are removed or diminished; add glitter to photos that are taken with that in mind.
Level 3 (Advanced retouching) - Additional fee is required for this level. This level goes further on extreme cases of acne or blemishes on skin, although this will be taken care as much as possible on your top 5 favorite photos, on extreme cases we will recommend level 3. This includes:
(NOTE: some session will offer an advance package once you select your top favorite to retouch)
- Switch heads from other images from same session same lighting condition only
- Give hair more volume to what we consider a natural look;
- Slim body parts and face;
- Widening eyes;
- Matching up face makeup with neck/chest;
- Fix hair; straighten eyes or nose;
- Add sun elements such as flair or chandeliers;
- Lighten eyes; contour face; add makeup;
- Add eyelashes; remove double chin;
- Change clothing color;
- Sky replacement.
- Adding elements such as birds flying
- Fix clothing that were beyond photographer's control.
FOR THIS LEVEL - rate starts at $35 each to $50 depending on how much is requested on the image.
FINE ART - Fine art will only be done on print orders 11x14 or larger. If interested I can forward you a price sheet for fine art prints. High resolution images will not be provided for FINE ART edited images as the quality of the print can only be done through a pro High Quality Printing company and the outcome can only reflect my branding. You will however receive a file with my name marked on it so you can share on social media.
