Dodge & Burn: The Key to Retouching

Good editing makes a difference. It enhances your features without making you look unnatural.

Dodge & Burn is a technique that helps create polished, professional images. It balances light and shadow to bring out your best features while keeping your skin looking real.

What is Dodge & Burn?

  • Dodge = Lighten certain areas to highlight features.

  • Burn = Darken areas to add depth and definition.

This technique helps create a natural, sculpted look without heavy filters or airbrushing.

Why Does It Matter?

Many editing tools blur skin and remove details. That can make images look fake.

Dodge & Burn works differently. It enhances what’s already there.

  • Smooths skin tones without removing texture.

  • Defines features like cheekbones, jawlines, and eyes.

  • Adds depth so images look more three-dimensional.

  • Guides focus so attention stays on your best features.

How It Works in Your Photos

I use Dodge & Burn to refine every image from your session. The result? Clean, timeless portraits that look like you—at your best.

No overdone edits. Just natural, flattering photos that highlight your confidence.

Before After

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