To Airbrush or Not To Airbrush, That is the Question!
To Airbrush or Not To Airbrush, That is the Question!
Like many photographers I edit images on Photoshop, including airbrushing those that need it. However, when does an image “need” airbrushing? This is the question that I find most photographers struggle with, whether they know it or not. To airbrush or not to airbrush, that really is the important question.
Who hasn’t seen images on a photographers online gallery where the skin is so airbrushed the image looks more like a cartoon than it does a real person. I often wonder what the model looked like before, making it necessary for such a heavy hand on Photoshop.
Assuming you know how to airbrush an image, what goes into your decision to airbrush a photo? Do you have a “heavy hand” when it comes to airbrushing? Does it depend on the project? Share your thoughts by leaving a comment below.
Take a look at the images above. The photo on the left has no airbrushing. The middle image was airbrushed a little. The far right image was the most airbrushed. Which version, if any, do you think looks best and why? Again, leave a comment and share your thoughts!
