When people hear the word “retouching,” they often picture airbrushed skin, over-smoothed faces, or edits that leave them looking like a version of themselves they don’t recognize. At Kelly Weaver Photography, we take a completely different approach.Our goal is to enhance your natural features, not erase them. Whether you’re getting professional headshots or personal branding photos, we include retouching that feels like the best version of you, not a fake one.Let’s walk you through exactly what we do (and don’t do) when it comes to retouching, starting with one of our most popular requests: jacket retouching.
A Touch-Up, Not a Makeover
We believe retouching should never make you unrecognizable.The truth is, almost everyone has little things they’d like to tweak in a photo. Things like under-eye shadows, a wrinkle in your shirt, or a stray flyaway. These are minor distractions, and we can take care of them while keeping the core of you fully intact.Think of retouching like wearing your favorite outfit on a good hair day, not like putting on a costume.Our Most Common Edit? Jacket Tailoring
When clients ask us what makes the biggest difference in their professional photos, our answer is always the same: jacket retouching.Most people expect us to say “teeth whitening” or “blemish removal” – and yes, we do those too – but it’s jacket tailoring that consistently gives our clients that crisp, polished, magazine-worthy look.This article (and the short video below) shows how we digitally tailor jackets during our retouching process and why it’s our most-requested enhancement.What’s Included in Our Retouching Services
Whether you’re coming in for a headshot or full personal branding session, we’ve built retouching into the process. No surprise fees. No limitations on what’s included.Standard Retouching (Included in All Packages)
- Facial blemish cleanup (acne, dark spots)
- Teeth whitening
- Subtle under-eye brightening
- Smoothing out wrinkles in shirts, jackets, and dresses
- Shine reduction and lighting balance
- Light hair cleanup (flyaways)
Enhanced Retouching (Included in Signature and Personal Branding Packages)
- Jacket retouching (sleeves, shoulder lines, waist)
- Additional hair adjustments
- Wardrobe tailoring for more complex fixes
- Optional makeup blending and skin smoothing
- Spot corrections for clothing and backgrounds
What We Don’t Do and Why
You won’t find body warping, plastic-smooth skin, or overdone filters here.Why? Because those edits don’t feel good. Clients tell us they want to look refreshed but not fake. And we completely agree. Our job is to make you feel confident, not altered.If something bothers you in a photo, we can usually fix it with subtle retouching, but we always check in first. Our edits are collaborative and transparent.Retouching That Feels Like Having a Nordstrom Tailor in Your Pocket
Little things matter, especially in photos used for your website, LinkedIn, dating profile, or business branding. You don’t want people distracted by a crinkled collar or stiff shoulder line. You want them to see you, your confidence, your personality, and your professional presence.And that’s what great retouching does. It removes the distractions so the focus stays on what matters most.Included in Every Package Because You Deserve It
We don’t treat retouching like an add-on or upcharge. It’s part of every package because it’s part of what makes a photo great. Whether you book a Quick and Easy headshot or a full personal branding session, you’ll receive professional retouching tailored to your session.- Signature and Branding Sessions include enhanced retouching
- Headshots and Senior Sessions include standard retouching
- No hidden fees for blemish removal or clothing tweaks
- Fast delivery of final, retouched images