Sam Bailey

Hi, I’m Sam Bailey, a writer and image retoucher with years of hands-on experience in the image editing industry. I enjoy sharing my insights and tips to help others learn about this field. My goal is to guide, inspire, and make high-quality image editing easy to understand for everyone.
Close-up of a diamond necklace edited to balance sparkle and realism in jewelry retouching
Photo Editing
Sam Bailey

How to Balance Sparkle and Realism in Jewelry Retouching

Have you ever seen a jewelry image that looks artificial or fake? One that has diamonds that look like they are glowing in the dark and gold that looks as smooth as glass? Sparkle does sell, but too much can have your customers wondering if it’s the real thing. Too

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How to retouch jewelry in photoshop
Photo Editing
Sam Bailey

How to retouch jewelry in photoshop

Jewelry photos should look perfect. A great photo sells the product. A bad photo can make even an expensive piece look cheap. That is why editing is so important. Taking the photo is just half the job.The other section is creating them look good in Photoshop. In this tutorial, you’ll

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A split image comparing a mirror and a camera, questioning which reflects reality more accurately. Text reads, “What Is More Accurate: Mirror or Camera?”
Blogs
Sam Bailey

What Is More Accurate Mirror or Camera?

What is actually more accurate mirror or a camera? It’s downright confusing when you take a look in the mirror and see one person and a photo and see another. The simple, easy answer is that they are both accurate but show you in different ways. Mirror shows you yourself

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White Balance in photography
Blogs
Sam Bailey

White Balance in Photography: A Complete Guide

Have you ever taken a picture that showed up odd? Maybe your friend’s white shirt was somehow a little blue. Or maybe the picture you took inside was too orange. Most photographers or aspiring photographers encounter this at some point. Fortunately, there is a simple fix to this problem. The fix

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Virtual Models
Blogs
Sam Bailey

Virtual Models: The Next Big Revolution in Online Retail?

The landscape of online shopping is continuously evolving, and new concepts emerge daily. One of the most transformative concepts is, without a doubt, the concept of virtual models. These are not real people. They are models made by a computer. They are shaping how brands are able to market clothes

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A woman in a tan blazer poses for a headshot; a dotted box indicates cropping, with the cropped version shown beside her against a white background. Text reads "How to Crop a Headshot for Perfect Results.
Photo Editing
Sam Bailey

How to Crop a Headshot for Perfect Results

A picture holds substantial value and can convey meaning that takes words to say. But this is especially relevant in relation to your headshot. In most cases, your headshot will be the very first thing someone views. It will be displayed on your social media, your work profile, or potentially

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How to Edit Product Photos in Lightroom
Blogs
Sam Bailey

How to Edit Product Photos in Lightroom

Do your product images look a little bare? Inconsistent images or unprofessional visuals can negatively impact your sales. Customers want to see bright, clear, and beautiful images before making a decision to buy.  This is where Adobe Lightroom will come in. It’s the best tool for transforming, enhancing your product

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