How would you get the skin from the before to after?

[tayconkel]

This is an example of a photo I do. However, someone else did the skin, because my skin was very blotchy looking. I know there are quite a few ways of doing it...how would you do it?

[Axleuk]

There are several ways to achieve this, however each photo may be tackled slightly differently, but you might find this small tutorial helpful.

http://graphic-design.com/Photoshop/glamour.html

In your example, the one on right does not seem to appear realistic, but rather "doll" like, i think a bit of colour correction would help to make it look a bit more human like, the colours seem a little too bright to me.

With a little practise i am sure you can acheive the look you require. PLease feel free to post any updates.

[tayconkel]

I know...the doll look it what I am going for, perfect, flawless skin, even if it is not acheivable!

Thanks!

[Gary Richardson]

Try reading Katrin Eismann's book Photoshop Restoration & Retouching, which has excellent sections on this subject. Many here at RP consider it the "bible" for retouch work.