The Photoshop Elements 5 Restoration Retouching Book

Chapter 4. Enhancing the Overall Face

Here’s where we take a look at putting the finishing touches on the photo. At this point, the eyes should sparkle and the teeth and mouth should look great. Now it’s time to look at the overall face. In this chapter we’ll look at everything from retouching skin and wrinkles to removing blemishes. We’ll also look at the lighting on the face and see some ways to enhance it to bring out that studio quality. Finally, you’ll learn some cropping techniques (specifically why, where, and how to crop portraits) to really make your portraits look their best.

Illuminating Facial Features

When I’m taking photos, one thing ...