Studio-Grade Photoshop Retouching for Fashion & Beauty — London Course

Photography Course London’s “Retouching for Fashion and Beauty” runs from a practical studio base at Photography Course London, Eastside Educational Trust building, 37 Hackney Road, London E2 7NX, where a compact first-floor classroom functions as a hands-on editing lab. Over 6.5 hours the course moves students through targeted workflows built around masking, adjustment layers, selective colour, layer blending modes, dodge-and-burn, and liquify. Instructors demonstrate practical fixes: background cleanup, blemish removal, skin colour correction, high-pass softening, eye brightening, teeth whitening, and creative background swaps. Sessions emphasize texture preservation, decision-making, and repeatable processes you can apply to editorial, e-commerce, and fashion shoots. What sets this workshop apart in East London is context. Hackney Road sits inside a creative district frequented by photographers, stylists, and small studios, so the techniques taught translate straight to city shoots. The course focuses on measurable skill growth: speed, precision, and consistent output under deadline. Practical logistics are explicit: arrive five to ten minutes early, ring the PCL doorbell, and note that the classroom is on the first floor with no lift. If you need assistance contact the office in advance. Prior Photoshop experience is mandatory: selections, layers, basic transformations, and levels/curves familiarity are required, or you should take the Foundation course first or book the refresher add-on. The syllabus reads like a professional brief: mask reliably, choose adjustment strategies, and learn when to retain texture versus smooth for commercial briefs. Tutors work on live files, give bespoke feedback, and provide post-class practice plans. Extras are pragmatic: a certificate of completion is available for a small fee, one-to-one options appear if group numbers are low, and attendees are expected to bring their own equipment and files. All gear remains the participant’s responsibility. For photographers aiming to elevate commercial retouching, this course is concentrated, practice-driven, and result-oriented. Expect repeatable workflows, real-time instructor corrections, and techniques that compress hours of trial into a single session. Whether you work on commissioned editorials, product photography, or independent portraiture, the skills learned will reduce turnaround time and raise polish. Booking and check-in details are clear: arrive early, ring the doorbell, and prepare files that illustrate your current approach. The course demands focus, practice, and a willingness to follow tight instructor direction. Leave ready to apply studio-grade retouching on shoots across London, and to return to client work with improved speed and confidence. The teaching team draws from industry briefs, offering workflow advice for freelancers, in-house retouchers, and photographers who must deliver under deadline. Demonstrations cover non-destructive edits, layer organization, and export strategies for web and print. Check-in and accessibility notes are provided at booking and on arrival; attendees should contact the office with access questions. Join to sharpen technique, speed, precision, and professionalism.