Photo Retouch DAMP Method

Here is what I did to correct this photo:

1. Used the “DAMP” method to clean up the skin imperfections and graininess of the low quality photo.

2. Used an adjustment layer and corrected the levels.

3. Used an adjustment layer and corrected the curves. To remove the yellow color cast

4. Used an adjustment layer and adjusted the vibrance to make the image clearer

5. Used an adjustment layer and adjusted the color balance to reduce the yellow.

6. Used an adjustment layer and adjusted the selective color to enhance the other colors

7. Selected the lips with the quick selection tool.

8. Adjusted the Hue of the lips.

9. Used an adjustment layer and increased the brightness.

10. Save as .psd. (Layered file) then Save as .jpg

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