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Use the Dodge and Burn tools to subtly brighten and darken specific areas, creating a natural light sculpting effect. Focus on regions where light naturally hits or shadows form.
Begin this step after basic skin retouching and background adjustments. Highlighting the jewelry works best when the face and background are already balanced, so the jewelry becomes a focal point without overpowering the face.
Use low opacity brushes or adjustment layers, softly painting over the jewelry to enhance its shine. Check the before and after frequently, aiming for a natural, subtle glow that draws attention but doesn’t seem forced.
Overdoing the contrast or shine can make the jewelry look unnaturally bright or plastic-like. Always compare with the original photo and keep adjustments subtle for realism.
A portrait retoucher or beauty photographer would frequently enhance jewelry to make it pop while maintaining a natural look.
AI tools can assist with automatic brightness or contrast adjustments, saving time. But they may oversimplify or over-sharpen, so always fine-tune manually for the best natural result.
It’s related to enhancing specific details, similar to enhancing eye brightness or distracting background removal. These tasks help draw focus and can be combined in a portrait retouch workflow.