Portrait retouching really does make a difference

Take a look at these two images. Can you see the difference? Every final image I create is retouched and processed to enhance one's best features. Don't we all want to be portrayed in the best light possible? I don't want to completely change the way you look. Just smooth out life's little character lines, open the eyes a little, brighten the teeth, smooth out stray hair. When was the last time you had a professional portrait created?