The Magic (Re)TouchPosted by DaveH at January 27, 2011 5:38 PM
(I used to work as a digital retoucher in a traditional photo store, before Photoshop became known outside of the graphics industry.)
Customer: �I see you restore old pictures. I have this one of my great-grandmother and -grandfather, but it�s very faded and damaged.�
Me: �Sure. I would be glad to fix that up for you. May I see it?�
(The customer hands over grainy black & white photo of a fair-looking couple. Both are wearing rather jaunty headgear.)
Me: �No problem. I can have this done for you in a few hours. The price will be $XX.XX. Or $XX.XX, if you�d like any alterations.�
Customer: �Well, it would be terrific if you could remove my great-grandpa�s hat. Can you do that?�
Me: �I would be glad to. It will take a little longer, but you should be very pleased. Would you mind telling me which side he parted his hair on?�
Customer: �Oh, I don�t know. You�ll see when you take off the hat.�