The Retouch

nice expression

i like this part

mine

*pokes*

Nice portrait

Hey wait, isn't that real life nose more crooked!? Great class Aaron...everyone should take it!

When tanning its always a good idea to flip over onto the other side half way through.

Hey, your eyes don't look like that... You got everyone all mesmerized by Photoshopped irises! ;-)

This made me giggle. >.<

Cute :B

Me too. :-)

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It is really amazing to me what can be done to bring a photo from the "crap" pile into the "hey not bad" pile. I have been using Photoshop to do so for over 6 years, and am still learning.

The left side of the image is straight out of the camera, and the right side is after some retouching.

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Who Is Bad Wolf? says:

First!
Love the expression.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

gittsy☮ [ruthie] says:

Awesome stuff, man!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

White Rose Fotography says:

nice
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Rusho Rahman says:

:)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

coreena says:

Wow, amazing
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

SpoRTyeH FlaSiyaH ~SF~ says:

I wish i could retouch my pictures.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

marc.w says:

this is great! a nice example of editing shots! great one aaron :)

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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

monoshift2 says:

hehehe, btw is there a grading exam for your class?, coz not all people like to start from scratch
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

carlosbull says:

ahahha how funyy! it's cool!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

.:Amanda Michelle:. says:

hahah thats awesome
love it
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

dezign- says:

Awesome work !!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

gabriol says:

Excellent, great idea
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

simplypluvia says:

Thats awesome :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

MarthaMayhem says:

To be honest... I prefer the untouched =)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Emely [away working] says:

PS truly is amazing! Don't know if you really need the touch up though, but I still really like the idea of the pic and the execution!

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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

eastangerine says:

PS is amazing, but the brain behind it is the one that is truly amazing! nice pic :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

snowbuddy_ says:

awesome :o)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

la petite fille de la mer says:

The things you achieve with photoshop are amazing. Now, I think the retouched side looks definitely more professional, but you look so much better au naturel, heh. Honestly.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Walaa Almehry PHOTO says:

hahahai LOVED THE IDEA!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

tapperboy says:

OMG!! You're, you're.. touched! I mean retouched ;) Terrific work there lad!

:)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

FeNe says:

Well, you cannot retouch crap composition and/or lighting. So it makes sense to get that right 'in camera'. So I find that usually retouching makes good photos great but rarely makes crap photos good.

Just my 2 (euro)cents...

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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

[ SA JA ] says:

an impressive
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Dantelespagnol [Crazy] says:

ahaha lovely face !!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Trucker....Steve says:

You are truly a wonderful talent who continue amaze the Flickr world! Keep it up!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

ĢŕąρĦĭĊĩЏą says:

wow great =D
I love it ^-^
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Rebels Abú says:

cool work
hope time passes quickly for you and your bird to be back together again
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Meems* says:

I love how you do the skin! It looks really good!!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Benobeone (Misguided) says:

fantastic display of the power of photo shop i must do your coarse
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

miriness says:

i always wanted to know how to get it like the right side of your face!
please do teach! :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Lif... says:

wow it's amazing what you can do with photographs!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Silver Raidla says:

did you get a white lightning x1600? :P
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

♥kashooخah;now no one can reach me :) [deleted] says:

excellent editing (Y)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Sorceria says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Me_Moi - The best self portraits_Les meilleurs auto-portraits, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Very cool :-) Love the separation here.

Take a look! My group is truelly about "The Best SP's"

B
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

v1nz` {flickr = ♥} says:

Wow! Amazing work on the eye!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

greendragonflygirl says:

Guys! Aaron's course is amazing! Accessible online live, via simple software AND affordable!!! And fun!!

They are organized into specific logical componentents that build on each other. The courses are conducted in live interactive small groups, with time for Q & A and individual problem-solving. You won't regret it!!!
I took the course in the fall, and didn't even have Photoshop when I started. Between the class sessions and the post-class tutorial video wrap-ups (I still watch them Aaron!!) I am gradually getting the hang of it. I feel braver to take on a photoshop project, and I see the difference in simple photo-processing using techniques that I didn't know about a few months ago.
I'll be back for the advanced course after a few more months of practicing what I've learned. DO IT!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

aMAYzing. oO. says:

Nice way to demonstrate!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

sheriberi1 says:

Good hair highlights on 'touched' portion.
Love the eye work (iris and lashes!)
Sharpness in the beard -- nice.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

MINT ICETEA says:

wow... great idea
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

[rob] instinct.viewbook.com says:

hhahahhaa. looks like a bad sunburn!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

tomschaefer says:

very clever man. at first I didn't notice the trail that your finger left at your chin area. you forgot to fix that crooked nose of yours though ;D

I miss those classes
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Sorceria says:

Thanks! :-)

The Best self portraits Group
flickr.com/groups/The Best Self Portraits
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

indie_danielle says:

It's all in the eyes... Fantastic image!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

geckonia says:

Hey Man.... Nice work! My only crit would be to use sharpening more selectively. Like around your eye, but not so much in your hair, neck...etc.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

a message says:

great concept!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Melissa M'Lou says:

I will also GLADLY testify how stellar this course is!! Well worth every cent. Aaron is a natural at making the course flow and keeping a great pace. He's totally attentive to the needs of everyone, at all levels, and aware of the time they have to put into it. I can't imagine anyone would regret it!

There were SO many little tips and tricks thrown in there, I will be taking the course again some time just to continue to expand!

Thanks Aaron!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

shhh_hafner says:

Clever!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

.Naina says:

Amazing!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Kimber57 says:

You are just too cute! Great shot and expression!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

♥ShelbyNicole says:

Very fun. Great expression, and the finger on the retouched side...pure imagination!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

CiaoChessa says:

this class is great, people. you should definitely take it.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Noelia Croft says:

I wish I could make my photos that clear!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

joaoamerico says:

Fantastic! I´m a fan of ur work!
The funny part is the joke with the touch in Retouching...

I started with PS about 9 years and been working little harder with it about the last 3 years... And i´m always learning!!!
I always says to my students that every day i learn something different in Photoshop... it´s silmply amazing!

Congratulations!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

finadrea says:

thats so fun!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

crystalchroma says:

Aaron is a great teacher ~
I highly recommend his classes!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

lívia. says:

eyes of aaron.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

_Val W says:

Nicely manipulated.
Although your look is a little to "Princely" aka Artist formaly known as Prince, back to just Prince.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

salmi_pawi says:

Always interesting and captivating seeing aaron's face in his stream! :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

TanteKäthe [busy] says:

Perfect retouching!!
I'm really stunning and I'm seeing once again, that I still have to learn a lot of things :o)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

jadie. says:

Do you do all your retouching with just mad Photoshop skills,
or did you use a filter like Portraiture?

Either way, you're amazingly talented :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

~Teewinot~ says:

love it. great concept!

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Sassenach says:

Cool i love this example. Its a nice illustration of what can be done
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Princess K8<party gurl> says:

i gotta learn how to do this one of these days.. ur inspiring!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

kyshots says:

I really need to get photoshop.....lol
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

simplyashlee says:

I'm quite jealous of your skills.
One day i'll be able to afford to take your classes!
Wonderful job, as always.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

~Darni says:

My goal is to be at least as half as good as you are. This is extraordinary. I have many photos that I'm just unable to edit (limited skills ya know). You're an inspiration.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Chiara Ferragni says:

ahhahahah you stole my idea ;D
www.flickr.com/photos/chiaraferragni/31008901 40/in/set-72...
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

neifile255 says:

this is genius!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

YoYO <3 ..Married says:

hhhhhh how cute u r (K)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

ed ϟ says:

can u teach us how to do it though?

THATS AMAZING, I JUST LOVED THE IDEA.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

riarebrand says:

hehe, nice photo! ^ ^
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

mybodymychoice30 says:

I actually prefer the untouched half of this photo. The right half seems.... fake. But its amazing what you can do. :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

nyceflickr says:

awesome! you've pulled back the curtain. :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

a t a t says:

FUNtastic! hehehe
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Greg-C- says:

Nice concept. Aaaa Photoshop.... incredible tool!
Your stream is excellent!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

S u p e r P r i n c e s s says:

youre great, serious...and cute. jeej :P
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

stellesourit says:

you are awesome aaron nace
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

:: Sada_El9amt :: 3zah Ya Glby ~ says:

Woooow
professional work !
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

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