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Photographer: KĂĄri Sverriss @karisverriss Photographerâs assistant: Thelma ArngrĂms @thelma.arngrims Models: Ăslaug MarĂa GuĂ°jĂłnsdĂłttir @aslaugmariaa & AnĂta Ăsk @anita.osk by Eskimo Models Styling: Sigrun Jorgensen @sigrunstylist Hair & Make Up: Andrea Ruth @andrearuth26 Retouch: Lidia Stolyarova @lidia.stolyarova
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Banarasi Saree editorial for Times Of India
Publication: @timesofindia Model: @diptipawar1111 (Anima Creative Management) Words, Styling, Creative Direction: @akshay_kaushal Hair & Makeup Artist: @makeupnhairbyamitajuneja Banarasi Saree: @chinayabanaras Accessories: @bakajewelry @dookdi_ Retoucher: @lidia.stolyarova Photographer: @cosmicantoshka_ @shake_abu_masai
Volant Magazine
Photography: Julia Chernih Makeup&Hair: Raquel Style: Yaa Bonsu Model: Vitorinni @Niche Modeling Agency Retouch: Lidia Stolyarova
Challenges of retouching projects
I was thinking today that sometimes we all have to work on the client's projects which do not fit into our vision of what we perceive as beautiful. I am absolutely sure that a good retouch should perfectly match the client's vision, even if we don't like it. Though I always cut off this "like-dislike" for myself, because it is a very limited approach. Maybe such type of project is challenging, but we can grow by working on them. They push us out of our comfort zone, expand our thinking and help us to see the task from a different perspective. Besides, I am always confident in my clients that they know what they are doing and why. Moreover, there are always more people on the client side, which means more opinions. Of course, they consider my opinion as a retoucher too, but it's a fact that I physically can't know all details which are available for the team on the set. Frankly speaking, once in a while I open the images and think something like "why so?" or "it could be done differently". But when I examine the brief carefully or edit the first draft and when I go deep into the process, then it changes to "oh wow, I got it". I think, I developed my taste thanks to such difficult projects, which I really didn't understand at first. I strongly believe that other professionals faced the same. I don't think we can avoid it in the future, because the world is super-fast and there is always something new no matter how great we are, but every challenge like this is our secret superpower. It expands our creative vision and we become capable of implementing more and more complex projects. We can't grow as professionals by doing only what we are interested in. As long as we do only what we like, we remain amateurs as it holds us back in our comfort zone. We can truly be considered a pro only when we gain the ability to solve the most diverse and most difficult assignments by creating the client's vision. Implementation of our own concept does not require the same efforts as the implementation of someone else's concept within the constraints. It's very different. On the one hand, it seems that the client restricts us very abruptly with their brief and we cannot deviate from it. But on the other hand, creating the maximum result within a given direction is exactly the essence of professionalism.
Usually from every project one shot becomes my fav, but here I can't chose)) All are my favs đ€©
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I am really surprised that, to many people, beauty images seem a result of good retouch. I was sure that the search for the "philosopherâs stone" of photoshop was left behind in 2009. Well, I cannot deny that some images have been heavily modified. But it is rather an exception to the rule. In most of the cases, the great images are great even without retouching. Sorry for such disappointment)))Â It sounds weird to me that I am writing about such an obvious thing. But great skin starts from the right casting. Pre-production rules ;) I believe the best images were created even before photographers got a camera in their hands. Because an amazing image is always the whole IMAGE. A total package of concept, style, composition, light, etc., and how we perceive it all together. Some images have nothing in them, no matter how technically correct they are. So, what's the point of cool retouching, if the stylist's choice didn't fit into a concept or make-up failed? I think nobody needs the perfect retouch separately from the whole picture. Because the purpose is holistic, completed image, not retouching itself. Please, don't fall into illusion whenever you see a great beauty. It's always about a great teamwork.
Photographer: Keir Harris Make up: Â Anneken Meerits Model: LĂvia Dumont @Bareface Model Agency Dubai Hair: Helga Bosman Stylist: Anna Smolenko Retoucher: Lidia Stolyarova
Editorial for L'Officiel Baltic
Photographer: Julia Chernih Stylist: Katerina Nikolaeva MUAH: Anneken Meerits Retouch: Lidia Stolyarova Model: Ada Wrzesinska Agency: MMG Models
The stunning @sylviemeis for @juvederm_de worldwide beauty campaign shot by @karisverriss hair&makeup by @serenagoldenbaum styling by @jakobschaefer_style set design by @sylviemeierschellbach_styling retouch by @lidia.stolyarova art direction and production by @meis_media_gmbh digital assistant @lauraweberphotography assistant photographer @danielameisephotography
Campaign work for KATLA
Photographer: KĂĄri Sverriss Model: Liv BenediktsdoÌttir @Eskimo Model Styling: Edda Gudmundsdottir Make up & Hair: Sunna BjoÌrk ErlingsdoÌttir Assistant photographer: ArnĂłr Trausti Retouching: Lidia Stolyarova
Beauty skin work.
Photographer: Keir Harris Make up: Â Anneken Meerits Model: LĂvia Dumont @Bareface Model Agency Dubai Hair: Helga Bosman Stylist: Anna Smolenko Retoucher: Lidia Stolyarova
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Cover story for Volant Magazine đŽ
Photography: Julia Chernih Makeup&Hair: Raquel Style: Yaa Bonsu Model: Vitorinni @Niche Modeling Agency Retouch: Lidia Stolyarova
ELLE CROATIA November issue
Photographer: KĂĄri Sverriss Model: Rosa Boasdottir Styling: SigrĂșn Ăsta Jörgensen Make up & Hair: Natalie Hamzehpour & Birkir MĂĄr Retouching: Lidia Stolyarova
Perhaps, âbefore & afterâ is one of the hottest topics on retoucherâs forums. When I started my retouching carrier, it seemed to me the key to getting a job. But 12 years later I realise that people overestimate the importance to this.
So why I don't showcase "before & after" retouching examples in my portfolio anymore?
IT DISTRACTS. In a way, such examples demonstrate the retoucherâs skills. On the other hand, when we see âbefore & afterâ, it diverts attention from the actual image and we focus on the difference only. But when we have the final image in front of our eyes, we perceive it as a complete work. Also it confuses retouchers themselves too if they work with this idea in mind. They just forget about integrity and harmony, and accordingly cannot get the right result.
PROFESSIONALS DONâT NEED IT. Industry people can easily define how much the image was retouched and was it appropriate for the particular image or not. A visually good final image speaks for itself. Nobody cares what was before. The significant difference between âbefore & afterâ is not a sign of professionalism. Itâs rather a sign of a newbie who is fascinated by this wow-effect.
ETHICS MATTERS. I think itâs not very ethical, even if itâs a TFP project or purchased RAW. Personally, I always feel like itâs an attempt to promote myself via someoneâs imperfections or mistakes, which is weird to me. I believe that this attitude separates the retoucher from the rest of the team, instead of being united with. It takes us away from the main goal.
Definitely, I have a few before-after examples to show, but upon request only. Though I canât even remember the last time I was asked for it.
Photographer: Nicoleta Buru Make up & Hair: Anneken Meerits Retoucher: Lidia Stolyarova
ELLE CROATIA November issue
Photographer: KĂĄri Sverriss Model: Rosa Boasdottir Styling: SigrĂșn Ăsta Jörgensen Make up & Hair: Natalie Hamzehpour & Birkir MĂĄr Retouching: Lidia Stolyarova
Pre-production is more crucial than post-production. And it always feels if the image was rescued with photoshop or it was just a bit polished. Itâs not necessary to say that great image is great even without retouching.Â
These ones have been just a bit polished đ
Photography: Julia Chernih Hair & Make up: Raquel, Adriana Model: Sandra @MMG Retouch: Lidia Stolyarova
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Photographer: Kristiinvisualsâš Make up & Hair: Anneken Meeritsâš Retoucher: Lidia Stolyarova
If I ever do a retouching workshop, the first topic will be: "how to stop in time and not overdo". I think it's a crucial thing in a post productionâïž
Photography: Julia Chernih Hair & Make up: Raquel, Adriana Model: Sandra @MMG Retouch: Lidia Stolyarova