Blemishes are distracting and removing them is the first step in any retouch as part of making your portrait subject look their absolute best and creating an image that stands out. In this course, we take an in-depth look at the different strengths and weaknesses of the four tools used for blemish removal; the patch tool, the healing brush tool, the spot healing brush tool, and the clone stamp.

Beautiful outdoor natural light and choosing the right time of day hand in hand go a long way towards the perfect portrait. In this chapter Karl goes through the 5 things he feels are key to good portraiture. This essential knowledge will guide you to capturing great photos of people with just natural light and reflectors, a simple set up that any photographer can achieve and can pull off to a high standard with the correct know how.