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August 14, 2012 By Sarah Halstead

Clean Portrait Editing

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Here is my Clean Portrait Editing before and after.

Clean Portrait Editing

I brightened and sharpened the eyes a touch using the Pioneer Woman’s bring on the eyes and sharpen this action. I then cleaned up the dirt that was on his arm. I used Paint the Moon’s Sunny Days & Vanilla Pop from their free Bees Knees Photoshop Action.

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  1. Mira Crisp says

    August 16, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    He's adorable!!
  2. Run DMT says

    August 15, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    That is stunning! Great job! I went to a Photoshop workshop at BLogHer and it was so helpful. That speaker also mentioned the Pioner Woman's actions. I still need to download the free 30-day trial, but I've been playing around with what I learned from the workshop on Gimp. I'm getting there!
  3. angie says

    August 15, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    What a difference! Beautiful shot.
  4. Ashley Sisk says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:44 pm

    What a fun shot and a clean edit!
  5. Tamara (Fishy Face Studios) says

    August 14, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    great tutorial!
  6. Stephanie says

    August 14, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    This edit is great Sarah! I have loved the tutorials you guys have provided. I have used and referenced many of them - just not in time to link up each week :/ Just wanted you to know that you have don't a great job with them, so even if you don't have a set day/link up I hope you keep providing the information! =)
  7. Jaymi says

    August 14, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    perfect, clean edit! looks great!
  8. Kim C. says

    August 14, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    Great clean edit! I hate to see y'all shut down TT! Certainly understand with all the plates spinning currently. I've enjoyed the weeks when I could participate. Thanks for the time you spent bringing us fun tutorials thus far.
  9. Elena says

    August 14, 2012 at 10:22 am

    First off, this is a great shot! Secondly, I just love clean edits! Your edit is fantastic! He just pops ever so slightly! Perfect!
  10. Kaylene Maalste says

    August 14, 2012 at 9:44 am

    The editing is so precious. I will be sad to see TT go as I have learnt so much, do you know of any other blogs that are similar? Cheers
  11. secret mom thoughts says

    August 14, 2012 at 9:07 am

    Great edit! He is such a cutie.
  12. Jessica says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:58 am

    He has beautiful eyes!!! Such a cute smile too!
  13. Tamar Strauss-Benjamin says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:50 am

    He has the sweetest smile!!
  14. Jill Wellington says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:26 am

    It's amazing how a clean edit can dramatically improve a photo. Thanks so much, Sarah, for all you share. I have learned so much from you and Ashley and have enjoyed participating!

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