: Used to fix micro-transitions in skin tone by selectively lightening or darkening pixels. This is the most time-consuming but produces the most natural, "magazine-quality" results. 2. Color Grading and Correction
: Techniques to make eyes "pop" without making them look radioactive or artificial.
: Ensuring the face, neck, and hands have matching hues. Tools like Selective Color or Hue/Saturation are key here.
: Adding a specific "mood" or style to the portrait using Color Lookup Tables (LUTs) or Gradient Maps . 3. Eye and Hair Enhancement
: Dealing with flyaways and stray hairs using the Clone Stamp or Healing Brush tools. 4. Software and Plugins
: This is the industry standard for separating color and texture. It allows you to smooth out skin tones on one layer while keeping the natural skin pores and fine details on another.