DSLR Shots and Discussions

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Yes, retouching is huge in a lot of automotive photography, especially manufacturer publications. I specialize in retouching and I do use it extensively, but I also happen to not particularly like how autos that are overly retouched portray because they don't look real or honest anymore, so I limit myself in my post processing to accommodate this personal feeling. Everyone is different and has different appeals though. The way I learned was just to go shoot, even if its your own car over and over and over again, each time applying fundamentals you may have missed or applied poorly in previous attempts. It's the funnest part but also can be irritating as sh1t!

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