Hands-on Tutorial

Beginner

1 min

Retouch an image on a separate layer

Remove small objects from an image with the Spot Healing Brush and keep the retouching on a separate layer so the changes are not permanent.

Start with core concepts

Understand the value of protecting a photo by retouching on a separate layer.

What you'll learn

Remove distracting subjects

Remove small objects and imperfections from an image with the Spot Healing Brush.

Retouch on separate layers

Use the Spot Healing Brush on a separate layer to avoid permanent changes to the photo, a technique also known as nondestructive editing.


Presenter

Josh Katz

Photographer

Josh Katz

September 7, 2022

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