Elevate your imagery with striking digital backdrops and powerful cinematic effects.
The Retouching Vault
Dear Photographer,
I am thrilled to share my vision with you. The Retouching Vault was created by a professional photographer, for professional photographers—because I was simply tired of not finding exactly what I needed.
I used to ship props across the world just to get the right look (no thanks—money and environmental impact, hello!). I knew there had to be a better way.
This collection was built for photographers with a strong vision—those who want to create epic, high-impact images without the limitations of location, budget, or logistics. My backdrops, overlays, and presets aren’t just digital assets—they’re tools to help you push creative boundaries and make incredible, unforgettable pictures for your clients. If you have questions about how to use anything, check out my tutorials!
Together, we can minimize costs, reduce environmental impact, and still create jaw-dropping imagery.
In creative solidarity,
Siobhan Beasley
P.S. - I would be honored to see what you’ve created with your backdrops. Send them to me at Hello@siobhanbeasley.com for a chance to be featured on my social media channels!
About The Vault
About The Vault
Welcome to The Retouching Vault—your go-to resource for high-end digital backdrops, overlays, and special effects designed to elevate your imagery. The Vault is organized into three distinct sections, each built to help photographers create bold, impactful, and cinematic work—without the hassle of expensive sets, travel, or props.
Digital Backdrops – Editorial-Quality Backgrounds
From painterly fine art textures to surreal studio environments, these high-resolution backdrops are designed for fashion, portrait, and commercial photographers looking to create striking images without the limitations of physical sets. Our gorgeous digital backdrops are separated into 3 categories: The Portrait Atelier, On Location, and Editorial Edge.
The Portrait Atelier – Classic, painterly, and cinematic backgrounds for fine art and editorial portraiture.
On Location – Curated, fashion-forward settings that bring the energy of real-world environments to your shoots.
Editorial Edge – Bold, modern, and experimental studio concepts that push creative boundaries.Each backdrop is crafted for maximum realism, depth, and flexibility, allowing photographers to bring their creative vision to life—no set construction, location scouting, or production delays required.
Overlays & Special Effects – Cinematic Finishing Touches
Light leaks, color washes, film textures, and bold editorial effects—these overlays help you add depth, mood, and atmosphere to your images with just a few clicks.
Layered visual elements that enhance mood, depth, and texture in post-production.
Light Leaks & Color Washes – Add dreamy sun flares, vintage glow, or rich, atmospheric tones.
Film Textures & Grain – Achieve an authentic film aesthetic with realistic grain and analog imperfections.
Special Effects – Unique elements like colored shadows, trippy distortions, and surreal lighting patterns.Think of these as the final touches that add depth, movement, and atmosphere to your image.
Presets & Actions – Signature Color Grading & Retouching Tools
Curated color presets, film-inspired tones, and high-fashion editing actions to bring your vision to life effortlessly. Whether you need a 1970s-inspired film look, moody cinematic tones, or bold neon color treatments, The Vault has the tools to help you craft editorial-worthy imagery.
One-click edits that shape the overall tone, contrast, and mood of your image.
Color Presets – Curated looks inspired by editorial fashion, vintage film, and cinematic photography.
Photoshop Actions – Automated retouching tools that enhance contrast, color balance, and light/shadow interplay.
Signature Looks – Includes 1970s Film, High-Fashion Moody Tones, and Neon Color Treatments.Think of these as the core styling & grading tools that define the look and feel of your final image.
Everything inside The Retouching Vault was designed by a professional photographer, for professional photographers—so you can spend less time on logistics and more time creating.
Welcome to the future of digital styling—let’s make some extraordinary images.
Digital Backdrops
The Portrait Atelier
Classic, Painterly, and Cinematic Looks
Refined, timeless backgrounds inspired by fine art and editorial portraiture.
Painterly Backdrops – Soft textures inspired by classical paintings.
Daylight Studio – High-fashion portrait sets with natural light aesthetics.
Old Hollywood Film Set – Dramatic, behind-the-scenes production spaces.
On Location
Editorial Locations for Fashion & Music Photography
Curated, cinematic settings that bring a fashion-forward, storytelling edge to your shoots.
Cool Editorial Locations – Urban basketball courts, rooftops, underground clubs, and moody streets.
Film Set Environments – Realistic, fully designed settings that mimic on-location shoots.
Fashion Garden – Luxe outdoor spaces with overgrown greenery and painterly elegance.
Editorial Edge
High-Fashion Studio Concepts
Bold, modern, and experimental sets that push creative boundaries. Moveable and customizable
Surreal Studio Scapes – Warped spaces, avant-garde styling, and exaggerated shapes.
Playful Studio – Whimsical sets with bold colors, oversized props, and unexpected compositions.
Aqua – Water in the studio, from flooded floors to abstract reflections.
Simple, Elevated Studio – Minimal but impactful sets with sculptural elements and striking lighting.
Digital Backdrops: THE PORTRAIT ATELIER
Canvas Studio
Timeless, high-fashion portrait sets with rich, textured backdrops for a classic yet modern feel.
Daylight Studio
High-fashion portrait sets with natural light aesthetics, perfect for soft window light editorial-style imagery.
Painterly Backdrops
Soft, dreamlike textures inspired by classical paintings, ideal for fine art portraiture.
Old Hollywood Film Set
Dramatic, behind-the-scenes production spaces capturing the essence of Hollywood.
Digital Backdrops: ON LOCATION
Music Video Vibes
Inspired by the bold, stylish energy of music video sets, this category is perfect for high-octane, fashion-driven shoots. With larger-than-life backdrops, neon lighting, and bold graphic elements, these settings are designed to make your subject the star.
Fashion Gardens
Lush, natural environments with an air of mystery and romance. This category features vibrant outdoor gardens and overgrown settings, perfect for creating a fashion-forward, editorial aesthetic with a touch of nature.
Rooftops & Skylines
With dramatic skylines and expansive rooftop scenes, these backdrops offer a sense of freedom and grandeur. From gritty industrial vibes to stylishly urban, these locations transport your subject into the heart of the city.
Cinematic Locations
A collection of cinematic, real-world-inspired settings such as basketball courts, empty pools, or abandoned spaces. These backdrops feel like scenes from a movie—an ideal choice for creating powerful, visually striking imagery.
Digital Backdrops: EDITORIAL EDGE
Playful Studio
Bold, quirky, and fun, these sets invite creative freedom with exaggerated props, whimsical shapes, and unexpected visual elements. Perfect for editorial shoots where playful, light-hearted energy is desired, these backdrops add character to your photos without sacrificing sophistication.Cartoonish props, pop art-inspired textures, oversized elements. Moveable overlays!
Simple, Elevated Studio
Clean and minimalist, yet elevated with simple touches that make your shots feel fresh and modern. Think sculptural elements, Minimalistic props, stark lighting contrasts,
Aqua
Water-based backdrops that infuse your studio with fluidity and elegance. Perfect for creating the illusion of depth, motion, and reflection, these sets give a dream-like quality to your images, from flooded floors to abstract reflections. Flooded studio floors, water reflections, suspended water droplets.
Surreal Studio Scapes
Description: Distorted realities, exaggerated compositions, and avant-garde styling bring you surreal backdrops that break away from traditional sets. These high-fashion inspired scenes allow photographers to create strikingly original images with a sense of controlled chaos. Example Ideas: Twisted perspectives, objects defying gravity, geometric distortion.
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