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Photo Retouching After Your Photography Session: What to Expect at Elizabeth Lang Photography

At Elizabeth Lang Photography, capturing beautiful, timeless moments for you and your family is my top priority. But the work doesn’t stop once the photos are taken. After your photography session, the magic of retouching begins. This is where I ensure your photos look their absolute best, and every detail is perfected to reflect your family’s unique beauty.

What Is Photo Retouching?

Photo retouching is a process where I enhance your images by making minor adjustments to improve their overall look and feel. It's a standard part of most of my sessions, ensuring that the photos you receive are polished, professional, and ready to be displayed. But don’t worry—this doesn’t mean that your photos lose their natural beauty! My goal is to keep everything looking authentic while making sure your images are as stunning as possible.

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What to Expect: Unedited Proofing Gallery and Retouching Process

After your session, I’ll send you an unedited proofing gallery, where you can view all your images. This gallery will give you the chance to see the raw, unprocessed photos so you can choose the ones that speak to you. From that gallery, you can select the images you'd like to keep. Once you've made your selections, I’ll begin the retouching process to bring out the very best in each image.

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Mini Sessions: Minimal Retouching

For mini sessions, I typically provide minimal retouching. These sessions are often quicker and have a more casual vibe, so the focus is on creating a more natural look without too much enhancement. Think of it as a quick polish to clean up the details, rather than a detailed edit.

Maternity, Newborn, Milestone, and Family Sessions: Detailed Retouching

When it comes to maternity, newborn, milestone, and family sessions, I provide detailed, high-quality retouching to ensure that every photo is as perfect as it can be. Here’s what you can expect:

  1. Basic Adjustments:
  2. The first step in retouching is correcting the image itself. This includes straightening the image, cropping for the best composition, and cleaning up any distracting elements in the background. If anything in the frame (like stray hairs, wrinkles in clothing, or unwanted objects) needs to be removed, I’ll take care of that as well.
  3. Clothing Fixes:
  4. If there are any issues with clothing, like small rips or wrinkles, I’ll smooth and fix them so everything looks flawless. If a button or detail is missing or out of place, I’ll tidy it up digitally.
  5. Skin Retouching:
  6. I carefully retouch the skin to make sure any redness, blemishes, cuts, scrapes, bruises, or dry patches are smoothed out. I’ll also soften under-eye circles and light wrinkles, ensuring you look refreshed while keeping a natural, healthy appearance. For newborn sessions, I also correct purple tones, jaundice, and any blotchiness, giving your baby’s skin a smooth, soft look.
  7. Enhancements to Details:
  8. Sometimes, the focus needs to be sharpened or the colors need a little extra pop. If the lighting needs adjusting or if I see an area that can be highlighted, I’ll make those adjustments to give the image depth and warmth.


Sweet big sister and her newborn sister pose for sibling photos during their newborn photography session with Elizabeth Lang Photography

Sibling Photos are an important part of your Newborn Photography Session

Personalized Touch: Your Photos, Your Way

Ultimately, these are your images. If there’s something specific you’d like to change or something you don’t want retouched, I’m more than happy to accommodate. For example, if you'd prefer a more minimal edit or if you feel there's something extra that needs fixing, just let me know! After you receive your retouched images, I offer the flexibility of making additional adjustments if you see something you’d like altered. It’s important that you love every detail of your photos, and I’m committed to making sure that happens.

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No Editing? No Problem!

If you prefer no editing or a more natural, raw look to your photos, I can certainly provide that. Some families love the unpolished, candid vibe that shows every little moment just as it happened. Whatever your preference, I’ll make sure that your photos reflect your vision and style.

Why Retouching Matters

The beauty of retouching lies in the ability to enhance your family’s portraits while maintaining the integrity and personality of the original moment. With the right edits, a photo can be brought to life, highlighting emotions, expressions, and details that might not have been visible in the raw image. It allows you to cherish and preserve your precious memories exactly the way you want.

Let’s Make Your Photos Shine

At Elizabeth Lang Photography, I’m dedicated to providing you with high-quality, memorable photos. Whether you’ve booked a newborn session, a maternity shoot, or a family portrait, I’ll ensure that the retouching process is handled with the utmost care and precision. My goal is to capture your family’s essence and deliver images you’ll treasure forever.

Ready to book your session or have more questions about the retouching process? Contact me today, and let’s get started creating beautiful memories!

About Elizabeth Lang Photography:

Located in Cloverdale, Surrey, and serving the Fraser Valley area, Elizabeth Lang Photography specializes in newborn, maternity, family, and milestone photography. Offering a personalized experience and high-quality retouching, I’m committed to capturing beautiful moments that you and your family will treasure forever.

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