Preparing for jewelry retouching

Before beginning the retouching process, it is essential to prepare the workspace and tools.A clean and well-lit workspace is necessary for accurate color representation and detail enhancement.

Jewelry retouching also requires specific tools, such as high-quality monitors, calibrated color profiles, and editing software such as Adobe Photoshop.

Image file format and size considerations are also important factors to consider before starting the retouching process. Raw image files offer the highest quality and flexibility for editing, but they also require more storage space and processing power. Compressed image formats such as JPEG or PNG offer smaller file sizes but may result in lower quality images. Additionally, preparing the jewelry for the photoshoot can help reduce the need for extensive retouching. Proper lighting, positioning, and cleaning can make a significant difference in the final image quality.