https://www.joelgrimes.com/the-retouch
Joel covers Smart Objects, Skin Retouching, Composites, Working with Masks and much more in this in-depth look at processing files and creating a finished image.
There are a few reasons why I do all my own retouching, including 99.9% of all my commercial work. First, when I am building a portfolio I am able to finish a shoot and immediately start processing my files and creating a finished image. No waiting and paying out the nose for a retoucher. Second, I am building a brand that is recognizable in the marketplace. My brand is everything, and having a consistent look to all my images is very important. And lastly, I am an Artist. I love seeing the process all the way through.