Headshot Retouching
- Los Angeles
Headshot - Retoucher - Headshots - Editing
Before & After Retouching
Not All Retouching Is Created Equal.
See Why Clients Across LA & Ventura Choose Karen Vaisman.
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“Karen is very talented at figuring out how to get me to relax and capture the true me. Her touch-up skills are excellent—just the right amount, never overdone. Even if you aren’t local, she’s worth the drive!”
— Terry Benzel, Corporate Board Member
Summary: Elevate your professional image with Karen Vaisman Photography, where expert retouching meets personalized service to ensure you look your absolute best! Transform your professional presence with the dramatic effects of before and after headshot retouching by Karen Vaisman Photography, showcasing the artistry that can significantly enhance your image.
Key Takeaways:
Visual Transformation: The before and after photos serve as undeniable proof of the art and skill in professional retouching. Witness the transformation that tweaks from subtle retouches to striking enhancements can make, helping you present the best version of yourself to the world. Whether it's softening imperfections, adjusting posture, or refining lighting, these changes highlight how professional retouching can elevate your personal and professional brand.
Masterful Retouching: Unlock the power of subtle enhancements! From smoothing skin to perfecting lighting, every detail is fine-tuned to create stunning, professional images.
Customized Approach: Every client is unique! Enjoy tailored retouching services, where you decide how much or little you want to enhance, ensuring your photos remain true to you.
Digital Magic: Say goodbye to makeup worries with digital eyelash additions and wardrobe adjustments, all done digitally to perfect your look effortlessly.
Professional Expertise: Backed by a Fine Arts degree and extensive experience, Karen's skilled hand transforms good photos into great ones, maintaining your natural charm.
Get ready to impress with a headshot that stands out, thanks to Karen Vaisman’s dedicated attention to detail and commitment to quality!
Photo Retouching Makes All the Difference.
Retouch Services - Headshots Detailed for 2 hours - To Help You look Amazing, Yet Natural.
Don't settle for mediocre images when it comes to your personal brand.
Hire a professional photographer who is also a master retouch artist to take your portraits to the next level. With their combined skills and expertise with retouched photos, they'll be able to capture stunning photographs and expertly enhance them to bring out the best in you.
From smoothing out skin blemishes
To adjusting lighting and color,
A master retouch artist will pay attention to every detail to create polished, professional images that truly stand out.
Invest in a pro to elevate your brand and make a lasting impression with stunning, retouched photographs (samples below).
Karen Vaisman Photography - Agoura Hills
Call Now! (818) 991-7787
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Think of editing as a quick tune-up—maybe a little cropping or brightness correction. But professional retouching is where the real transformation happens. I spend up to 2 hours on each headshot, refining everything from skin tone to eye brightness, hair flyaways to subtle facial symmetry. These are the details most people don’t notice consciously—but they feel the difference immediately.
It’s not about looking fake—it’s about showing up as the most confident, polished version of yourself.
💬 That’s why professionals from Downtown LA to Agoura Hills and Thousand Oaks seek me out. They know the difference between a quick fix and true photographic artistry. -
Absolutely. I work with clients across the country who already have a photo but want it to look sharper, more flattering, and more professional. Just email me your image and we’ll talk about your goals. I’ll apply the same level of care I use on my own studio sessions.
💬 Whether you’re based in Calabasas, Ventura, or Boston—retouching can turn a “decent” headshot into a personal brand asset that commands attention.
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Virtual backgrounds are one of the easiest ways to tailor your image to your brand. Instead of using a solid color backdrop, I can place you in an environment that matches your vibe—whether that’s modern, corporate, creative, or elegant.
💬 Executives in Westlake Village love the sleek, office look. Realtors in Beverly Hills often choose luxurious interiors. And many Ventura County clients love an outdoor feel without the hassle of on-location shooting. We design it together—and I make it happen digitally.
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Yes—retouching is included in most of my headshot packages. In my Silver Deluxe and higher tiers, you’ll get up to 2 hours of professional retouching by me personally—not an outsourced editor, and never a filter.
I also offer simpler sessions without retouching for clients who need a quick update on a budget.
💬 But most clients—from Los Angeles to Agoura Hills—choose full retouching because it turns a good photo into one that’s unforgettable. It’s often the difference between a headshot that gets passed over... and one that opens doors. -
Not necessarily. If you're booking a full headshot session, I'd love to welcome you to my studio in Agoura Hills, where I control every detail of lighting, posing, and background. But if you already have a headshot, I offer retouching-only services nationwide. Just send me your photo and I’ll take care of the rest.
💬 Clients from all over—whether in Woodland Hills or New York—trust me to elevate their image, even from afar.
FAQs
Ready to experience the difference that master-level retouching makes? Contact my Agoura Hills studio to discuss your professional headshot needs in the Los Angeles area.
Headshot Retouching - Experience Counts
(All Retouch Artists are Not Created Equal)
As with any fine art it takes a skilled, experienced craftsman to understand the finer nuances of headshot retouching. It is the combination of many tiny adjustments and modifications that actually make the final image a great one. Headshots actors and business people will love! Developing this technique, along with this trained eye takes many years to refine on actors retouching and business photos with headshot retouches.
As a master retouch artist, I attended Syracuse University and earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts in art and photography. I also studied studio photography at the Rochester Institute of Technology. My education combined with decades of dedication to my art and photography, fine-tuned my photography and retouching skills enabling me to...
Master Retouch Artist, Karen Vaisman offers FREE digital eyelashes with her retouched headshot sessions. No need to go to a makeup artist, it can be done in the computer to enhance your look dramatically!
Want to look your Absolute Best in A Professional portrait?
How is a Beautifully Retouched Portrait Created?
It takes Client and Photographer Collaboration.
Photographer + Client Teamwork + Planning + Talent = Great Results
Most clients, corporate, actors, online daters, trust me to decide which of the steps I offer with my professional retouching services (detailed below) to use to fully enhance your final portrait. I consult with you prior to providing the retouch headshots service on how much, or how little of your portrait you would like enhanced (on a 1 to 10 scale). Your portrait session is all about YOU and the final results you would like to achieve once the services applied. Wardrobe and Makeup planning is done prior to the photo shoot, but after completion, more enhancements can be added based on your tastes.
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Professional Retouching - Digital Slenderizing
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Retouched - Hair Clean Up, Face Slenderizing, Skin Smoothing, Clothing Wrinkle Repair
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Retouched - Face Slenderizing, Double Chin Repair, Undereye Circles, Hair Repair, Teeth Whitening
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before and after teeth
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Retouched Eyes, Undereye circles, Eye Whites, Digital Eye Lashes
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Look Natural! Gentle Retouching - Skin and Teeth Clean Up - Add Soft Makeup, Eyelashes, Whiten Teeth
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Retouch Skin, Undereye Circles, Whiten Eyes, Whiten Teeth
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Skin softening, eye & Teeth whitening, Undereye Wrinkles, Hair Cleanup, remove shadows, smooth clothing
Specialized Headshot Retouching for Women
Skin Softening
(on a 1 to 10 scale, based on your preferences). Your youthful appearance is personal and we will discuss how much or little you might like.
Digital Eyelashes
I offer digital makeup enhancements with my retouching service (included in your session, if desired.) I will add eyelashes on both top and bottom, which will really enhance your look. Of course you can also use a professional makeup artist, or eyelash extensions, but this service offers an alternative to women who prefer less makeup but would still like to look more enhanced in their final photo.
Wardrobe (Proper Fit) – Digital Clothing Retouching
Trying on clothing prior to your photo session is highly recommended. Many of my clients go shopping right before their session and do not realize that a blouse’s “V-neck” pops open once a jacket is put over it, makes posing difficult. Sheer fabric with a dark bra or undergarment – once the bright lights flash – will make clothing “see through” and very difficult to retouch. Jackets should button and close properly without pulling (too tight). Jackets that are too large will need to be clamped, resulting in a multitude of unwanted wrinkles, bumps and bulges in the fabric. Some of this can be retouched, but proper fit is always recommended.
What is included in Karen Vaisman Photography's Headshot Retouching
Professional Retouched Before & After Photo Service (1-2 hours)?
15 Retouching Steps That I Use To Improve Portraits
For Men and Women
Under Eye Circles – Careful reduction in under eye circles digitally can enhance your appearance. Too much can make a person look phony. Delicate artistic handling of this area completely updates your appearance in your headshot retouching.
Eyes –
Catch lights (white spots) brightened to add life and sparkle.
Whites of eyes brightened to make eyes look wider and more youthful – Any discoloration removed (yellowing or redness) while still keeping texture and 3-dimensional detail.
Your Iris color will be slightly enhanced to brighten eyes.
Eye retouching, if done correctly, will make your portrait amazing!
Eyeglasses - People who feel more comfortable wearing their glasses are encouraged to do so. Proper positioning in your pose will help alleviate glass-glare, but should it occur, retouching will remove any unwanted spots.
Eyebrows – Fill, shape, darken – adds character. Loose hairs removed.
Teeth – whiten, fix chips, straighten, add missing teeth, remove accidental lipstick stains.
Hair – remove stray hairs from clothing and background. Remove stray hair over eyes.
Wrinkles and Crow’s Feet – soften, lighten – but NOT removed – keeping your personal facial character intact.
Laugh Lines – deep facial lines around the mouth, softened and lightened but not removed.
Clothing Creases and Folds – lighten clothing folds, softening wrinkles in clothing (especially near a man’s tie and neck area). Bumps in fabric removed.
Weight Reduction – Digital slenderizing is one of my highly valued retouching services. This client favorite service is included with your retouched session. Taking in the waist, arms and bust can dramatically improve any portrait. Slenderizing face and neck can help you appear more youthful (based on your preferences.)
Double-Chin Removal – Neck and Chest Smoothing – Just this detail to neck, chest and chin area alone can improve appearance dramatically.
Lint & Stain Removal – Despite your efforts to come as clean and pressed as possible, my camera gear is so sharp it will pick up lint, spots and hair the naked eye has trouble seeing. Careful detail work cleaning up your photo elevates your image to the next level rendering a clean, crisp and highly professional appearance.
Portrait – “Vignette” - slight darkening photo around edges to draw eye toward face (for portraits with darker backgrounds).
Color Enhancement – the final touch is to brighten and darken areas in the entire photo needing a bit more brightening, then “popping” the color in areas needing more focus and attention.
Image Optimization and Sharpening – In my full-service session you will receive your portrait in 2 digital sizes, large for print, and small for online. Each image is optimized individually based on size and use for maximum sharpness. This one final detail will make your image crisp and clear on the computer, on mobile devices and on printed products and is handled in two separate ways. Details count!
Time Well Spent!
2 Hours of Careful Retouching To Improve Your Look!
Improve your look with retouching! Perfect for Corporate Headshots, Professional Headshots, Business Headshots, Actors Headshots, Theatrical Headshots
All of the above headshot retouching enhancements usually require 1 – 2 hours of careful detail work in the retouching process and is included with your full-service Corporate Portrait session.
It has taken years to learn the fine nuances on how to craft an image to be subtle...just enough...not overdone. I take great pride in my work. We will work as a team to produce the perfect portrait results for your needs.
Retouched Photos Just for Men
5 O’clock Shadow
This is really tough to retouch without skin smoothing (not recommended for men.) Shoot time in the morning is recommended, or shave carefully (all tiny hairs) just prior to the photo session, careful not to cause unsightly nicks, cuts or redness. Skin softening over “facial stubble” is not recommended.
Bald Spots
Filling in hair is a great way to fix a receding hairline. For bald men, retouching the shine on a clean bald head is important not to draw the eye away from your face with a bright white reflection from the studio lights.
Ties
Ties knotted close to top of neck to cover the top button is preferred. Gaps near the neck can be retouched but are often quite difficult to fix. Selecting a shirt and tie that fit properly with close attention to this detail is very important prior to your photo session.
Gray Hair (Facial or Head)
Can be darkened, to subtly add to a more youthful look.
Digital Suit Tailoring
I highly recommend trying on all clothing prior to the photo session. Men’s shirts will often “bunch” near the tie once a jacket is put on – causing many folds and wrinkles. Collars with stays recommended (curled collars difficult to retouch) and do not look very professional. Jackets that fit properly are a must. Jackets should close completely but not be too large. Loose clothing will require clamping in the back causing unsightly wrinkles and folds. Digital suit tailoring can be done, but it is always best to check proper fit prior to your photo session.
Get in Touch - FREE Consult!
Want to connect with us? We'd love to hear from you! Let us know how we can help you or if you have any questions about our professional headshots and master retouch services in Agoura Hills/Los Angeles, CA.
info@karenvaismanphotography.com
5624 Silver Valley Ave, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
(By Appointment Only, Please)
Karen Vaisman
Professional Photographer & Master Retouch Artist
I am a master photographer with over 15 years of Professional Photography and Retouching experience. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from Syracuse University in New York. I'm known throughout the Los Angeles CA area for the fine art of retouching. I’m looking forward to helping you look amazing in your photos!
What Our Clients Have to Say …
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JR Rackley
“Karen made this experience very comfortable and fun. The final photos came out perfect and the retouches were spot on. She provided her professional opinion while still making me feel that it is my choice. I would recommend Karen to anyone.”
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Daphney D.
“Karen did a wonderful job! I highly recommend her. I chose her based on her before and after photos - beautiful retouching work! She is fun to work with and the results speak for themselves. Thank you Karen for helping boost my acting and modeling career!”
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Victoria F.
“I am an actor and my headshots are my calling cards. The touch up work that Karen did on them is nothing short of amazing. She brought out the best in me and I am so pleased with them. She is very committed to what she does and gets right to work. She has my highest recommendation. I am so pleased I found her!”
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Zhang Y.
“Karen is a very experienced and talented photographer, she has amazing retouching skills too! Definitely recommended if you are looking for a portrait photographer!”
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Bill R.
“Karen is the best and excels at putting her clients at ease and capturing the real essence of who you are. Her photography and retouching skills are excellent. Karen makes the process fun. To say I'm pleased is an understatement. Thank you Karen for showing me the real me. Highly recommended.”
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Stephanie P.
“Oh my gosh this is pure magic! Love love love. You are an artist! My headshots turned out absolutely fabulous. She brought out so many different facets of my personality and I'm painfully camera shy. She touched them up so they looked natural, but amazing. She really poured her heart into this. I will definitely recommend her.”
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Demi F.
“Karen captured the real me, and turned it into a work of art. Her work is amazing. Never in my life did I imagine I would have to nerve to take photos but Karen’s professionalism and bubbly energy put me at ease. With her masterful eye, she transformed a simple tomboy into a breathtaking, jaw-dropping art piece. I am forever grateful! My husband hasn't stopped looking at the pictures since I gave him the album!”
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Lisa G.
“Karen really cares about creating and capturing precious moments. She has a true passion and skill for photography, creative eye, and an incredible talent for retouching which shows in all of her work. Her work is an exquisite description of your story in photos. I would recommend her to anyone looking to capture moments that will last a lifetime!!”
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Ashkon S.
“I had such a blast with Karen at our online dating photoshoot at my ranch. She captured the most incredible photos of me! She is also an amazing retouch artist. She fixed all of the subtle things that really made the photos pop - everything from skin softening down to all of the little animal hairs on my clothing. It was night and day compared to what I previously had on my dating profile. After uploading her photos, my profile got 5x more hits than before! I can't recommend Karen highly enough.”
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Kristin J.
“I needed pictures for my business but I am also extremely camera shy and hate having my picture taken. Karen is a true professional and made a task that I was not looking forward to easy and fun. Her ability to retouch the photos is masterful and results in pictures that you can be proud to use. She is fantastic and I would use her again and recommend her to anyone.”
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