Nicola Rebel Moon

This captivating studio portrait offers retouchers a perfect balance of mood, texture, and character. Shot with precise, soft-directional lighting, the image emphasizes the model’s intense gaze and striking facial features. Her olive-toned skin and natural texture have been beautifully captured, with realistic pores and subtle tonal gradients that are ideal for practicing high-end beauty retouching techniques without over-smoothing.

The subject wears an earth-toned hooded garment, evoking a cinematic or fantasy aesthetic, while the deep shadows and shallow depth of field separate her from the dark, painterly background. A silver septum piercing adds a touch of modern edge to the otherwise timeless composition. The image is framed tightly to bring full attention to her eyes, offering retouchers an excellent study in eye enhancement, skin work, and micrododge-and-burn.

Whether you’re refining your portraiture workflow or building a beauty retouching portfolio, this raw image offers creative freedom and technical challenge.



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