When you are in the bright lights, in front of my camera, we will capture many frames in different poses and a range of expressions.

Not all of those photos will be perfect. There may be some stray hairs, a collar lapel that wasn’t straight or even blemishes or dry skin you couldn’t control. Some of these details bother you more than me.

My goal is for your business headshot to showcase you at your best, so everyone will say “I LOVE that picture of you”

The whole process happens “tethered” into my laptop so we can review the images

And That’s Where Editing Comes In

We try really hard in our sessions to get it right in camera with posing and lighting to create a flattering photo.

Photoshot and and the use of AI in photography has become a little misunderstood. When used with a light, professional hand we can take a not quite perfect photo and make it great: not give you 2 noses or 3 ears.

What I Include in Professional Retouching

All the photos I craft for my clients get a simple shine in Photoshop to:

  • Even out the lighting
  • Remove light modifiers in the frame
  • Unify the background
  • Straighten the clothing
  • Take away blemishes, dark circles and fine wrinkles in the skin

Most of this I do by hand, with a little help from my AI filters in Photoshop and other software.

The Liquify Tool: Your Secret

There is also a magic tool called Liquify: I can do some slimming under the chin, make your ears be less prominent, even reshape your nose or make you look like you lost those 10lbs you want to.

BUT Wait Won’t Everyone Know…

Ultimately, the decision is of how much we edit is yours, and I’ll never tell.

Generally I send clients an email with their edited photos in 1-2 business days. We can work together to make further adjustments or be happy with the final product. And start using the photos on social media, for website updates and marketing materials.

My Philosophy on Editing

I believe in authentic, natural-looking retouching that:

  • ✓ Makes you look like your best self
  • ✓ Removes temporary distractions (blemishes, flyaway hairs)
  • ✓ Maintains your unique features and character
  • ✗ Doesn’t alter who you fundamentally are

The goal isn’t perfection – it’s confidence. You should look at your headshot and think “That’s me on my best day.”

Ready for professionally edited headshots that make you look and feel amazing? My retouching is included in every package, and I work with you until you’re 100% satisfied. Book your session today.