Beauty Retouching for Beginners E-course

I understand completely, beauty retouching sometimes appears to be this difficult and tedious process, something that seems so technically advanced you don't even know where to start. Even Universities and Colleges tend to omit important techniques and information that relates to these very skills.

Well I am here to tell you that learning the skills associated with beauty retouching changed my photography career for the better. My Photoshop skills flourished, my income multiplied and it also presented a whole new range of incredible opportunities I could never even have dreamed of.

Maybe you're a photographer looking to make the switch into beauty photography, or maybe you just love the sound of a retouching career. I can tell you that no matter what, this course can help you with the foundations to reach those career goals and provide you with specialised editing skills that are highly desired within this industry.

In any competitive industry, there are technical and creative hurdles we must overcome. For many working freelance photographers, beauty retouching is one of those exact hurdles.

This course is for people who:

  • Currently work as photographers or hobbyist photographers and would like to make the switch into beauty photography and retouching

  • People interested specifically in beauty retouching

  • People who feel they can't quite achieve the techniques associated with beauty retouching

  • People who would like to start a career in beauty retouching

This course is probably not for you if:

  • You want to learn very advanced retouching techniques

  • You already have a very good knowledge of beauty retouching techniques

  • You do not consider yourself a beginner in this field of work

  • You prefer a 1:1 learning environment or mentoring

You'll Learn About

  • Creating a retouching portfolio

  • Potential clients and work relating to beauty retouching

  • Common Photoshop techniques associated with beauty retouching

  • Promoting your retouching work

You Will Receive

  • Six learning modules

  • Plenty of ready-made beauty images to practice your retouching

  • Practical homework and assignments

  • Ability to ask me any retouching or course-related questions via email

Lifetime Access

You will retain lifetime access to the course!

So if you feel you need to revisit certain topics or practice more, you'll forever have the content at your fingertips.

Testimonial & Past Student Work


"I absolutely loved taking the retouching course for beginners with Kayleigh.

I am not a photographer so I initially thought it would be difficult, but I felt like the course was still very informative even for those who are not already in the photography industry.

Kayleigh was also very responsive and gave lots of photos for us to practice on if we didn't have any of our own. I am happy with my experience and I am excited to start using my new skills! "

- Michelle G

Course Curriculum

    • Introduction to the Course

    • What is Beauty Retouching?

    • Why Should You Learn Beauty Retouching?

    • Potential Career Opportunities and Clients

    • Transitioning from Fashion and Other Photography Genres

    • Expectations and Industry Guidelines

    • Integrating Retouching into Your Photography Business

    • Wrap Up - Module One

    • Homework

    • Using RAW vs JPEG

    • Tools of the Trade

    • Which Program Should I Use?

    • Workflow

    • Camera RAW Adjustments

    • Integral Parts of Beauty Retouching

    • Wrap Up - Module Two

    • Homework

    • Skin Retouching Expectations

    • Frequency Separation

    • Dodge and Burn

    • Skin Tone Colour Correction

    • Common Mistakes

    • Wrap Up - Module Three

    • Homework

    • Retouching Hair

    • Retouching Eyes

    • Retouching Lips

    • Retouching Makeup

    • Common Mistakes

    • Wrap Up - Module Four

    • Homework

    • Starting Your Colour Grade

    • Colour Grading Using Adjustment Layers

    • Creating Colour Consistency

    • Common Mistakes

    • Wrap Up - Module Five

    • Homework

    • Retouching an Image from Start to Finish

    • Sharpening Images

    • Creating a Retouching Portfolio

    • Promoting Your Retouching to Potential Clients

    • Practice Makes Perfect

    • Wrap Up - Module Six

    • Thank You!

  • This course is now evergreen! You can complete the course at your own pace at any time throughout the year. You will also receive lifetime access to the content.

  • You will require Adobe Photoshop and preferably Adobe Lightroom as well, (Adobe Lightroom will appear in several of the video tutorials for workflow purposes.)

    Having a graphics tablet to use during the course will also be preferred as there are practical assignments.

  • This course content is always available for you to complete at your own pace. There are six modules in total, and at the end of each module there is a practical homework task. You will have lifetime access to the content.

    The modules also include all of the images used in the video tutorials so students can follow along step-by-step with their retouching.

  • The course price does not include tax, Teachable takes care of this and will charge the appropriate tax for your country of residence. Unfortunately I have no control over this!

  • Not for this particular course, however I will be available to answer questions and provide personalised homework feedback over the initial 6 week period. I'll be more than happy to answer any course related questions you may have. 🙂

    If you are interested in 1:1 coaching and/mentoring, I offer this option separately through Teachable: Click Here for Coaching Sessions!

  • I would never want anyone to be dissatisfied with the course! If so, there is a 30 day money back guarantee available through Teachable.

  • Yes! All the content is available to purchase and complete year-round. You can access the materials at any time and you will have lifetime access.

Frequently Asked Questions

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