Lo Key Glamour Retouch in Photoshop by Lee Varis

Lee Varis goes through a complete glamour retouch in Photoshop, examining a number of different techniques to enhance the image for a dramatic effect. Techniques covered include: spotting, skin smoothing, shadow de-saturation, and a special glamour glow effect.

Lee explains:

Here is my last tutorial post for the year! I will be traveling across the country in the Technopod as part of my re-location to Boston adventure, and I'll be posting updates to my blog from the road. For now though, just to usher in the holiday season, I'm giving you a little holiday gift to help you with your portrait retouching.

Text and video via: varis.com