Retouching levels by Zorz Studios: comparison and samples

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Zorz Studios offers four retouching levels for image editing. Some are included in the packages, some aren’t. Your presented package will clearly outline these, so please don’t skim it or make any assumptions. The below will help you set the right expectations.

  1. Standard processing is included with every package. It offers basic editing to fine-tune the technical qualities, e.g., exposure, contrast, clarity, sharpness, saturation, white balance, color correction, etc. If you’re familiar with photography tools, this is what’s done in Lightroom on each image.
  2. Enhanced editing in Photoshop cleans up an image, enhances/beautifies subjects if desired, and applies other artistic manipulations. Beauty retouching is not done by an unnatural-looking automated filter but by meticulous manual labor. It is important to understand that most beauty enhancements are structured around the requests and feedback from the thousands of clients we’ve worked with since 2006. We are not saying you need to have your skin cleaner or those flaps concealed. We’ve been asked to address such things countless times, so it is presumed and addressed without us asking. If you’re body positive—more power to you, less work for us. This is trendy but not predominant, so tell us beforehand, or don’t hold it against us, please.
    Most packages include a limited number of such images, typically 5-20, depending on the price. The default enhanced retouching fee covers up to two (2) people per photo. Additional people in a group portrait can be retouched for an extra charge. See below for sample before-and-after images.
  3. Signature retouching has a distinct feel of drama. It also involves complete skin cleanup and more aggressive body manipulation if there is such a goal. Although many of our portfolio images are done in this style, this type of editing is not included in any package and is done at the studio’s discretion or a client’s request for a fee. See below for sample images.
  4. Digital art is the ultimate arsenal of tools and techniques. It offers the most complex techniques, such as combining elements from different images, eye/face swapping, background removal/replacement, and converting photos into digital paintings and fantasy art. These are done at a client’s request for a fee that may cost a few hundred USD. See below for sample images.

Retouching Levels Comparison

Editing Standard Enhanced Signature Digital Art
Incl. $30+ $50+ $100+
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Exposure correction (brightness, highlights, shadows) Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Clarity, sharpness, texture Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Body reshaping Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Flabs Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Double chin Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Skin blemishes, acne, moles Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Birthmark / scar removal Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Skin smoothening Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Facial and body wrinkles Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Skin hot spots, shining, sweat Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Redinesh / skin discoloration Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Unflattering shadow removal Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Unwanted body hair softening Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Bald spot filling Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Eye bags / dark circle removing Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Red eyes Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Refining eyebrows Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Refining lip line Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Correcting nose bridge Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Flattening ears Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Selective darkening and lightening Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Teeth whitening Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Enhancing eyelashes Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Colorizing hair Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Masking stray / flyaway hair Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Removing obtrusive objects Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Dramatization Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Film-like grain, film imitation Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Filters Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Color replacement Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Partial desaturation Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
HDR-like contrast Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Lens blur, vignetting Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Adding or removing a person Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Head, face, eyes replacement Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Removing or disguising braces Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Background replacement Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Photo merging (parts from different images) Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios
Conversion to digital drawing or painting Retouching Levels by Zorz Studios

IMPORTANT: Viewing the samples below on a mobile device will not do them justice. Just as you might critically zoom into your own photos received from a photographer, you’d appreciate the attention we give to details on a larger screen.

Enhanced Samples

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Signature Samples

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Digital Art Samples

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  • Fantasy Art by Zorz Studios (4)
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  • Aslewwish: Modern Viking Wedding in Ohio by Zorz Studios (2)
  • Fantasy Art by Zorz Studios (1)
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  • Fantasy Art by Zorz Studios (10)
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  • Fable: Children Fantasy Art by Zorz Studios (13)
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  • Reproduction: Turning Maternity Photo Into Statue by Zorz Studios
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