Headshot Retouching and Delivery

After the session is complete you’ll want to review the best images from the session to make your final selections. Selection should be based on expression and feeling the viewer will get looking at the image - does it convey the messaging/branding you’d like. These images are not processed or retouched,

Once the final selections are made, the photographer then (depending on what they offer) will retouch those final selections and provide you with the files. The amount of retouching applied depends on the photographer and the client. Whatever level of retouching you choose, remember that whoever sees your image may also meet you in person. While you want to look your best, you don’t want to look so different that the person meeting feels like you don’t look anything like your picture. The image is not being used for the cover of Glamour Magazine or GQ – this is for your business profile.

Note that you don’t own those images. unless you have an agreement up front with the photographer (and have paid significantly more) – the work is owned by the photographer, but you (should) have usage rights that are clearly spelled out. Be sure to clarify all this with your photographer.