We have gathered a collection of free-to-use RAW files for you to practice retouching and to start building your portfolio!!!
Every great image starts with a good base image!
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This is our selection of free raw files. Every package comes with a bunch of high-quality raw files for retouchers to practice their retouching techniques.
Each set comes with its own qualities and challenges!
Please, read our License Agreement about how our FREE RAW Files can/should be used.
Premium Raw files shot with a Hasselblad medium format camera
Occasionally, we provide free feedback on images retouched by community members.
If you wish to be considered for our critique rounds, you can submit your retouched images and potentially receive feedback, critique, and tips via video format, shared among our channels.
License Agreement
We provide you with an up-to-date resource for you to legally download premium RAW files. All in an effort to help you build your professional retouching portfolio; or simply to give you material to practice your retouching skills.
Please read our guidelines below on usage agreements before you download the images and start working on them.
The photographers granted our readers permission to practice with the images and display both their retouched versions and the originals on their websites and social media. Credit guidelines are mentioned below with every Package!
Yes, the free raw files we provide are for you to practice retouching and give you the chance to work on some real images. Ideally, you can use them to start building your retouching portfolio and prove to others what you are capable of.
Raw images are uncompressed files offering the highest possible image data and quality.
In your best interest, you want always to start retouching with a raw file to end up with the best outcome possible.
BOUiQUE RETOUCHING is a premium provider in the field of beauty retouching, and as such we have not only worked for the most prominent brands but also have taught many retouchers. Downloading our raw files is the first step on your way to becoming a professional beauty retoucher!
We also offer highly targeted education for retouchers who want to up their game!
We at BOUTiQUE RETOUCHING work hard on providing you with reasonable and current raw files to practice with. We believe we are the best and most honest resource on retouching education out there. For that reason, we want to help improve beginner retouchers and advanced beginners alike to find good material to practice techniques and better their retouching skills.
Our Free RAW files are images from commonly used 35mm full-frame cameras. These are what most retouchers work with during commercial jobs.
We also offer Premium RAW Files, all shot on medium format cameras, the highest quality standard to work with.
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