Retouching Portraits of Older People

[malart Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close malart]

I was asked about retouching of older people portraits ie those that are more heavily wrinkled, chiseled like features and in general portraits of those of which time has not been overly kind to. I personally have never done anything in this range and would like to ask if anyone here has and if so what in general would be a starting point?

Thanks in advance

[mistermonday Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mistermonday]

Re: Retouching Portraits of Older People

I would treat it like any other quality retouch. Do all the 20 things you would normally do to a younger person's retouch. Strive to enhance what is there. If the client wants you to make them look younger, then you could attentuate or remove wrinkles and tighten skin, etc.
Regards, Murray

[finchy1981 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close finchy1981]

Re: Retouching Portraits of Older People

I would say the most important thing is to reduce the 'depth' of wrinkles insted of removing them. Try reducing the strength of the shadows the wrinkles create. Try to resist the temptation to always remove!