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The Best AI Retouching Tools for Portrait Photographers (2025 Edition)

Why AI Retouching is a Game-Changer for Portrait Photographers

Portrait photography is all about connection — capturing expressions, skin texture, and personality. But perfecting those subtle imperfections takes time.

That’s where AI retouching tools step in.

In 2025, AI helps photographers:

  • Remove blemishes & wrinkles

  • Soften skin naturally

  • Enhance lighting and contrast

  • Preserve facial structure and realism

For artists like Peyman Khorram, who balance technical precision with artistic sensibility, these tools are powerful allies.

What to Look For in an AI Retouching Tool

When testing, we evaluated:

  • Natural results (no plastic skin!)

  • Control over adjustments

  • Batch editing

  • RAW support

  • Speed & integration with Lightroom/Photoshop

Top 5 AI Retouching Tools for Portrait Photographers

1. Imagen AI

  • Best for: Automated Lightroom editing

  • Highlights: Learns your editing style, works inside Lightroom

  • Why photographers love it: It's like a virtual assistant that mimics your workflow.

2. Luminar Neo by Skylum

  • Best for: Standalone retouching and AI skin enhancement

  • Highlights: SkinAI, FaceAI, and Portrait Bokeh AI

  • Why it’s great: One of the most intuitive interfaces for beginners and pros alike.

3. Retouch4me Plugin Suite

  • Best for: High-end retouching with Photoshop integration

  • Highlights: Includes plugins for Dodge & Burn, Eye Vessels, Clean Skin, etc.

  • Why it’s great: Hyper-realistic yet subtle results. Peyman uses it for selective adjustments.

4. Fotor AI Retouch

  • Best for: Quick online edits and beginners

  • Highlights: One-click skin smoothing, blemish removal

  • Why it’s great: No software needed — works in browser.

5. Adobe Photoshop Neural Filters

  • Best for: Power users

  • Highlights: Smart Portrait, Skin Smoothing, Makeup Transfer

  • Why it’s great: Built into Photoshop and getting smarter with every update.

👨‍🎨 How Peyman Khorram Uses AI in His Workflow

Peyman blends AI tools with manual adjustments to retain the soul of each portrait.

His process:

  1. RAW processing in Lightroom

  2. AI base cleanup with Retouch4me or Luminar

  3. Manual local adjustments for mood, tone, and emotion

  4. Final touch in Photoshop with dodge & burn layers

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✅ Summary Table

Tool

Best For

Integration

Pricing

Imagen AI

Style-based Lightroom editing

Lightroom

Subscription

Luminar Neo

Portrait skin & face

Standalone or Plugin

One-time

Retouch4me

High-end details

Photoshop Plugin

Per plugin

Fotor

Fast online edits

Browser

Free/Premium

Photoshop

Full control

Photoshop app

Subscription

Final Thoughts

AI is not here to replace portrait photographers — it's here to empower them. The best retouching tools help you spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time crafting connection and emotion in every shot.

Peyman Khorram continues to combine technology with talent, creating portraits that feel timeless — but are delivered in record time.

🎯 Want to experience AI-enhanced portraiture?📸 Book your studio session today.

The Best AI Retouching Tools for Portrait Photographers (2025 Edition)

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