Photo Retouching Service
Photo retouching improves an image by removing dust, scratches, blemishes and distractions and by balancing light and tone. Photo Fixion offers product, portrait and high-end retouching that keeps texture natural, so the final image looks polished without looking edited.
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At a glance
Photo Retouching at a glance
| What it is | Natural clean-up for products, portraits and high-end campaigns. |
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| Best for | Jewellery and cosmetics, Portrait and fashion photographers, Advertising agencies |
| Method | Healing, cloning, dodge and burn and frequency separation by hand |
| Turnaround | 24 hours standard, 12 hours express, 6 hours rush |
| File formats | JPG, PSD with layers, TIFF, PNG |
| Free trial | Available on request |
Types
What types of photo retouching do you offer?
Photo Fixion offers 4 types of photo retouching: product retouching, jewellery retouching, portrait retouching, high-end retouching.
Product retouching
Dust, scratches, fingerprints and label flaws are removed and surfaces are evened out.
Jewellery retouching
Metal is polished, stones are brightened and unwanted reflections are cleaned up.
Portrait retouching
Blemishes, stray hairs and uneven skin tone are corrected while skin texture is kept.
High-end retouching
Detailed dodge and burn and tonal work for beauty, fashion and advertising campaigns.
What is included in photo retouching?
- Dust, scratch and spot removal
- Skin and portrait retouching
- High-end and jewellery retouching
- Image manipulation
Who is photo retouching best for?
- Jewellery and cosmetics
- Portrait and fashion photographers
- Advertising agencies
Process
How does photo retouching work?
Photo Retouching at Photo Fixion follows 4 steps, from upload to delivery within 24 hours.
Send images and a reference
Upload your photos with a sample image or notes that describe the finish you want.
Clean-up
Editors remove dust, spots, scratches and distractions with healing and cloning tools.
Tone and texture
Light, contrast and colour are balanced while skin or material texture is preserved.
Review and revise
Files are checked against your reference, delivered within 24 hours and revised if needed.
Compare
What is the difference between basic and high-end retouching?
Basic retouching removes obvious flaws such as dust, spots and scratches and balances exposure. High-end retouching works at pixel level with dodge and burn and tonal separation to perfect skin, fabric and surfaces for large-format advertising. Product catalogues usually need basic retouching; beauty and campaign images need high-end work.
Pricing
How much does photo retouching cost?
The price of photo retouching is quoted per image and depends on four things. Send a few sample images to get an exact quote, and ask about discounts for bulk volume.
- Level of retouching (basic or high-end)
- Number and size of flaws
- Type of subject: product, jewellery or portrait
- Order volume and delivery speed
FAQ
Photo Retouching questions and answers
Will retouched photos still look natural?
Yes. We keep skin and material texture and avoid over-smoothing unless you ask for a stylised finish.
Can I send a reference style?
Yes. Send a sample image or style guide and the same look is applied across the whole batch.
Do you retouch jewellery?
Yes. Jewellery retouching includes metal polishing, stone enhancement and removal of dust and unwanted reflections.
Can you remove objects from a photo?
Yes. Unwanted objects, props, stands and reflections can be removed and the area rebuilt.
Do you provide layered files?
Yes. Layered PSD files are available on request so your team can adjust the retouching.
Related
Services often ordered with photo retouching
Color Correction
Accurate, consistent colour and fast colour variants.
Color Correction service →Image Masking
Precise masks for hair, fur, fabric and semi-transparent objects.
Image Masking service →Background Removal
Clean white, transparent or custom backgrounds for product photos.
Background Removal service →Product Photo Editing
Complete, store-ready editing for whole product catalogues.
Product Photo Editing service →Try our photo retouching service free.
Send a few images and get edited samples back within 24 hours.