In this simple Photoshop tutorial one can learn how to enhance photos with the use of simple Photoshop tools like the color correction, the lasso, the color palette.

With the help of the air brush, an image is improved using simple photo enhancement techniques. Beautifying a face has always been the key for any business or individual in order to achieve maximum comments and attract customers. This tutorial teaches one to beautify a woman’s face with digital makeup.

Step 1

Open the desired image that need enhancing in Photoshop. It is advised that when enhancing an image, a very plain and an individual with less or no make up is used, this just makes the project more attractive and fun.

Step 2

A pale and washed out image can be given some effects by adding some saturation and coloring. This can be done by selecting hue/saturation under the ‘adjustment tool’ of the ‘images’ option. Saturation can be taken up any percentage depending on what looks good for a particular image.

Step 3

Areas like the lips can be highlighted giving the image and the individual a glowing look. This can be done by using the pen tool, tracing around the shape of the lips and then loading the path as selection. Once the path is loaded, pressing the key ‘j’ on the keyboard cuts the selection into a new layer. Color can be added and saturation can be adjusted in the same as in step 2. Using the color balance tools under images one can shade the lips using values relating to the color.

Step 4

The eyes can be given some depth by using the lasso tool, go around the eyes and press ‘j’ on the keyboard to add a new layer. Using the burn tool with small brush sizes and appropriate exposures a highlight under and over the eyes can be created to add definition. Opacity tool can be used if the eyes are too dark

Step 5

Adding pink or rosy cheeks always gives a female a beautiful appeal. Using the color picker a tone from the lips can be used and adjusted so that it is not too strong. Select the brush tool and using a large brush creates a new layer and highlights the cheek area with the brush. Since working on a new layer an eraser tool can be used to remove parts that are not needed and once satisfied with the artwork the brightness and contrast can be adjusted to add more depth to the image.

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