How can you remove blemishes from a portrait in Photoshop?

The Spot Healing Brush tool is specifically designed for quickly and effectively removing blemishes and imperfections from photos. It automatically samples surrounding pixels, allowing for seamless blending and correction without requiring the user to manually select a source point, which streamlines the editing process.

This tool is particularly beneficial for portrait retouching as it provides a natural look while preserving the texture and detail of the skin. By simply painting over the blemish or unwanted spot, the tool works to replace the area with pixels from the surrounding skin, making it a convenient choice for enhancing portraits quickly.

While the Clone Stamp tool can also be used for blemish removal, it requires more precision since you must manually choose the source point from which to sample, making it less efficient for quick retouching. Adjusting opacity, while useful for many purposes, does not directly target blemishes. Gaussian Blur can soften images but does not specifically remove or correct blemishes, and may result in a loss of detail, which would be detrimental in portrait work.