Retouching is one of the most essential and powerful skills in photo editing—and in this course, taught by Ally, the creator of Affinity Revolution, you’ll master it from start to finish using Affinity Photo. Whether you want to remove distractions, enhance facial features, or guide a viewer’s eye through light and shadow, this course will give you the skills to transform any image with confidence.



Master Retouching in Affinity Photo
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August 2025
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There are 8 modules in this course
Begin your journey into professional retouching with Affinity Revolution as your guide. This module introduces the class structure, walks you through essential setup steps, and explores foundational tools like the Inpainting, Clone, and Paint Brushes. You’ll practice applying these tools in beginner to advanced projects to build confidence and practical skills from the start.
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8 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Dig deeper into high-end retouching techniques with frequency separation, HSL adjustments, and selective coloring. You’ll also learn how to set up Dodge & Burn layers for controlled tonal enhancements, all while keeping your edits non-destructive and flexible.
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9 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
This module focuses on refining the subject’s features with careful skin smoothing and contouring. You’ll also explore the powerful Liquify Persona and tools, and learn how to make changes that enhance realism—while maintaining ethical awareness in how people are represented.
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10 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In this focused module, you’ll enhance one of the most expressive parts of any portrait—the eyes. Affinity Revolution walks you through an efficient, repeatable process for blemish removal, color enhancement, and sharpening to bring out natural vibrancy and clarity.
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8 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Learn how to refine lips and hair for a finished, professional look. You’ll enhance lip shape and color, create subtle highlight accents, and master advanced hair retouching—including adding strands and cleaning up flyaways to complete your portraits.
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10 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In your first full portrait project, you’ll apply everything you’ve learned so far in a real-world scenario. From planning your edits to fine-tuning eyes, lips, and skin, this module helps you develop a consistent workflow that results in professional-quality imagery.
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7 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Build on your experience with a new, more complex full retouch project. This time you’ll tackle challenges like lighting issues and tricky backgrounds, while refining your Liquify, sharpening, and correction skills to maintain natural, high-quality results.
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8 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Wrap up the course with a final comprehensive retouching project that brings all your skills together. From Liquify to Frequency Separation and final sharpening, you’ll create a polished image while reinforcing the tools and workflows mastered throughout the course.
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8 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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