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(02-19-2012, 03:16 PM)photorp Wrote: Interesting point. In the end, the client would make the final call as to what they want, but how do you as a photographer/ post photo work know when to draw the line? If you can knock off 10 years and remove a skin blemish, why wouldn't you?
I am answering my own question, but without the client sitting right next to you and unless the client asked for a glamour shot ( for lack of a better term ), then the limit to touch up seems to be when the picture starts to loose it's original characteristics. IMHO

(02-18-2012, 08:52 PM)photoprofx Wrote: Ravenonoke... While the technical touchup using PP is darn good.. it does not represent the actual person. What you can do and what you should do are sometimes miles apart.


In my view there are lines in the sand a photographer/retoucher should not cross. While I think your grasp of the software seems good you have stepped over a line the ethical line. I hope you have not given this photo to the subject.
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(02-07-2011, 08:53 PM)Raveonoke Wrote: Hi all Ok Im a newbie and wanted to share this image as wanted to try and show you dont have to be a model that needs a little touch up ! I used this lady to test PP before i purchased, and as they say i was so happy with results i got the full studio version.!!

Oh and most of the program is straight forward no "how to use" book needed however switching from full screen and back took me browsing FAQ to find answer..

And.. Any tips on eyes that are half covered with hair would help.

Dave..

Each photographer has to make that decision as how far to take it. Me, five years is the maximum.
As an artist the client does not call the shots on my work! The ethical line is an important concept to get your head around- but you need to get your head around it! Some people are not photogenic and that is just the facts of life. You take a photo, retouch it, make sure the white balance is right and remove 'some' of the age or blemishes.
The client may be paying the bill.. but ask yourself why they came to you?
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