Hi everyone,

Just signed up so I wanted to drop a note and say hello.

I'm Maa from Sweden, retoucher within the pageant business and also a web designer. I looking forward to getting to know everyone. Looks like a great group of people :)

Maa
Fototouch'up by Maa (http://fototouchup.com)

GEDA-online Design (http://geda-online.com)

Welcome to RetouchPro. I went to your web site and see that you are very talented. It looks like you are a pro at glamorizing photos! I can’t wait to see some of your entries on this site. So stick around and try out some of the challenges, and don't be afraid to comment and teach us some of your techniques!

~T

Hi and welcome to RetouchPro I'm sure you're going to love it here. I like your site, very good images.

Thanks a million for the warm welcome :) I'll for sure check everything around here.. gosh, it's much *lol*.. And any questions anyone may have "how too" just ask I'm more then willing to share :)

Again thanks
Maa

welcome!

I went to your site and saw your work. very nice!

So, I'm asking!

How did you get the complexion so smooth?

Thanks Sjm :)

I'm using Photoshop 7 for all my design work and they have a great new tool called "healing brush tool" as I always start working with. Then I'm painting with my "brush tool" til I get it just right. I paint in different layers using not more then opacity 20... When I feel I'm finished with the picture I always end up using the "blur tool" to get the shiny look.

Hope that helps :)

Maa

Welcome!
Just visited your website, very nice! You've done some lovely retouch work, and skillful makeup application.

I've just recently started in the field of portrait retouching, and would be interested in reading more about your technique for achieving that very smooth look.

:) Boy, you've only just arrived, and we're picking your brain already!
(we do that a lot here).
Vikki

That's all ok Vikki.. Thanks btw :) Just pick my brain all you want to *lol*... I'll try to help out as much as I can. I've been surfing around for a long time now and really enjoyed reading all the post.. will continue for a while before it's bedtime over here :)

Maa

Let me add my welcome. I had to visit the site to see what all the talk's about. Amazing! You are forbidden to leave this place. EVER! :)

Ed

Thanks Ed :)... Promise :)

I'm here to help or just e-mail me if I'm not around :)

Maa

Maa,

Here are a couple challenges that you might want to apply your talent to:

Retouching Challenge #8 - Cover Girl (http://www.retouchpro.com/challenge/retouching/challenge8/index.html)

Retouching Challenge #9 - Blue Jean (http://www.retouchpro.com/challenge/retouching/challenge10/index.html)

Retouching Challenge # 12 - Glamour Puss (http://www.retouchpro.com/challenge/retouching/challenge12/index.html)

Of course there are lots, and lots of challenges to check out. For more on challenge click here (http://www.retouchpro.com/challenge/index.html)

Enjoy!

~T

Ohh wow.. how fun :) Will for sure try when I get a minute over.. Thanks a million for sharing :)

Maa

Great! I can't wait to see your entries and read your techniques!
I am sure this site will learn a lot from you. Welcome to the family.

~T

Pretty impressive work Maa. Both the site and retouching are very nice...:)

Thanks Gary :)

I did my first challenge yesterday and sent it to the e-mail listed on the challenge.. I really do hope I did it right *lol* or am I suppose to post it somewhere in here as well? Please let me know if I've missed any information.

Thanks again everyone... I really like it here and ya'll will not get ride of me for a while!! :)

Maa

Another Welcome to retouch pro, great work on your website

Clare