Before starting in the world of retouching, I always wanted to know more about it. Now that I'm working full time as a retoucher, I am happy to give back when I can. Julia Kuzmenko McKim of the Retouching Academy reached out to me to speak with her on retouching, inspiration, and business. If you aren't familiar with her already, she's also a staff writer here.
Be sure to check out her amazing posts as well as the work she's doing with the Retouching Academy.
I hope this podcast gives some insight into some questions you may have had with the industry as well. I really enjoy the work Julia does in giving to the community and do hope you guys find this interesting.
Also as a quick heads up, I will be teaching a few great retouching classes at the Fstoppers Workshop in the Bahamas this May. Check out the details here (http://fstoppersworkshops.com/pratik-naik/. Come out and spend some time with us, you need that break! Check out the promo video on what you can expect at this year's workshop!
great stuff Pratik and Julia!
Hey Stephen, thank you!
nice!!!!! Thanks Pratik and Julia
Cheers my good friend!
Thank you Pratik! I must say your answers have been really helpful - I often make mental notes now: "Pratik would do it this way..." "Pratik retouches so many more hours a day, I must increase my retouching time..." :)
It's definitely a mutual feeling! I love being inspired by you. Thanks again!
I listened to this interview a few weeks ago and I enjoyed every minute of it. I have to say it is humbling to hear individuals like Julia and Pratik talk about their experience as creative professionals. #TeamJulia
I am so glad you liked it Lorenzo!
Kuzmenko McKim is the only contributor of high-end photography and retouching content here at fstoppers. Most other contributions are mediocre at best. Some are outright cringeworthy (to use moderate wording). That's a bit saddening.
Very good interview! I follow work Pratik and Julia for a long time now, many thanks for your experince an will to share!
Very inspiring! See you two in the retouch academy on facebook! :)