Retouching in Photoshop. Basics and Improvements.

No matter how perfect your shot is, there’s always something to fix in Photoshop—unless your model is Barbie. Whether it’s a skin issue, an overenthusiastic blush application, or the classic "You can fix my makeup, right?" editing is where the magic happens.

Here’s how to make your wedding photos look flawless (using old-school professional basics, not AI tools).

1. Skin Retouching

We don’t want the bride to look like a porcelain figurine. Use the Spot Healing Brush for quick fixes, and if you’re confident in your skills, Frequency Separation will let you smooth skin while keeping natural texture. If not, check out the video for a step-by-step guide. Remember: wrinkles tell a story, but acne is just unflattering.

2. Color Correction in Photoshop for Wedding Photographers is different from food, product or fashion photography.

Use Curves, Levels, and Selective Color Adjustments to achieve that elegant wedding aesthetic—without turning everyone too green or too orange. Pro tip: check the shadows on white objects—white should stay white.

3. Light & Shadows

Keep highlights and shadows in check. Contrast is important—we still want to see depth in your photos.

4. Removing Distractions (Absolutely a Must-Have)

Unwanted objects in the background? AI Content-Aware Fill, Clone Tool, Healing Brush, and Masking are your best friends.

5. Sharpening

Printing, posting, downloading, or uploading—you never know where your photo will end up. In a perfect world, clients tell you their needs, and you adjust accordingly. For a half-wall canvas print, you need high-definition sharpening. In the real world? Find the balance.

Photoshop is an amazing tool to elevate your photography business. Learn it. Even though AI is here, there, everywhere, you’ll have moments where you’ll need to work with both AI and Photoshop together.