Image Selection & Retouching Guide

This guide explains how to review your draft gallery, select final images, and understand retouching options. Please read carefully before making your selections.

Draft Gallery Overview

Your draft gallery contains a curated set of images from your session. You may notice a high number of photos and this is intentional as it allows you to choose the strongest images from similar moments, expressions, and poses.

All proofs are:

  • Colour-corrected

  • Delivered at reduced resolution for preview purposes only

  • Not final images

Final selected images will be delivered in full resolution.

How to Choose Your Final Images

Portrait Sessions
When selecting your images, prioritise:

  • Natural, confident expressions

  • Flattering posture and body positioning

  • Overall mood and emotional impact

Small differences matter. Take your time comparing similar frames to choose the strongest image.

Branding & Commercial Sessions
When selecting images, consider:

  • Brand consistency and visual messaging

  • Professional posture and body language

  • Versatility for websites, social media, and marketing materials

  • Clean compositions with usable negative space

If you are unsure which images best support your brand, selection guidance is available upon request.

RAW Files Policy

RAW files are not included in any package and are not provided under any circumstance.

RAW images are unfinished files that do not represent the final quality or artistic standard of delivered work. For this reason, you are encouraged to be highly selective when choosing final images.

Image Quantities & Add-Ons

Each package includes a set number of final images.

  • Additional images beyond your selected package may be purchased for $10 per photo

  • Additional images receive the same retouching level as included images

Retouching Details

Included Basic Retouching
All final images include:

  • Minor blemish removal

  • Teeth whitening

  • Colour correction and tonal balancing

This level of retouching maintains a natural, authentic appearance.

Advanced Retouching (Optional)
Available for $20 per image, advanced retouching includes:

  • Skin smoothing and texture refinement

  • Body reshaping or posture adjustments

  • Detailed facial or wardrobe corrections

  • Precision edits for branding or commercial use

Advanced retouching must be requested at the time of image selection.

Final Delivery

Once selections and any retouching requests are finalised:

  • Images are professionally retouched

  • Delivered in full resolution

  • Provided via delivery method specified in selected package

Turnaround time will be confirmed once selections are received.

Questions & Assistance

If you have any questions during the selection process or would like help choosing images, feel free to get in touch. I’m happy to assist in ensuring your final gallery reflects your vision and goals.

Final Notes Before Submitting Selections

  • Selections are final once submitted

  • Unselected drafts are not archived long-term

  • Retouching style remains consistent with portfolio

Submitting Your Final Selections

Final selections are made from the draft gallery and must be confirmed before retouching begins. Once selections are submitted, they are final. Unselected drafts are not archived long-term.