My Approach to Boudoir Photography Editing in Photoshop
Though I’m an expert with Photoshop, I believe that your natural beauty shines through most when I use it minimally! That said, I *will* use it on my boudoir clients, but only under the following circumstances:
Temporary Blemishes: If you have spots, bruises, or scratches that weren’t there last week and won’t be there next week, I’ll remove those for you. I’ll also tone down any distractions, like darker moles or blend freckles (I won’t remove them – they’re a part of your unique beauty!).
Dark Circles: Using a process called “dodge and burn,” I lighten dark circles and adjust shadows to create a soft, flattering look. Funny enough, I once had a model’s mom fall asleep on my shoulder while watching me do this—it’s a relaxing process!
Makeup Fixes & Stray Hairs: If there’s a little makeup correction needed or stray eyebrow hairs, I’ve got you covered.
Hair Adjustments: If your hair’s been flattened after lying on one side too long, I’ll gently use Liquify to bring back its volume and balance.
Wardrobe Smoothing: Sometimes the outfit needs a little love too—whether it’s smoothing out lumpy fabric or extending a dress or robe, I’ll handle those details with Liquify.
By Request: If you ask for specific changes, I’ll happily show you a preview so you can decide if it’s something you’d really like to have done.
But most importantly, YOU are stunning just the way you are! My approach to every boudoir session is to capture your natural beauty so I hardly need to edit at all. I may spend extra time perfecting a single image, but my goal is always to keep it clean and subtle, leaving everyone wondering if any editing was done at all. “Did she or didn’t she?”