Lightroom Hack: Video Tutorial for Creamy Beautiful Skin Tones

Lightroom Hack: Video Tutorial for Creamy Beautiful Skin Tones

You have added all of your favorite presets and the image looks just how you want it, but the skin tone is either too orange, too blown out, or something is just off. Here is a quick series of tips for getting that creamy skin tone in Lightroom without using brushes or editing in Photoshop. These are some of my favorite skin tips!

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Before and After: Photoshop Tutorial on Digital Backgrounds

The videos from yesterday did not disappoint.  I think this is an edit even someone fairly new to Photoshop could tackle.  I did not use the magic wand tool as was suggested in the Phlearn video just b/c I am more comfortable with the Quick Selection Tool.  I did use the Refinement Brush for the wisps of hair as was suggested and otherwise followed the tutorials as outlined.

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Photoshop Tutorial: Change a Distracting Background

Photoshop Tutorial: Change a Distracting Background

Every once and a while, and most often with children, I catch them doing something extra adorable but the background is not ideal.  I LOVE Photoshop, not only has it enhanced my ability to create beautiful photos, but it is also SO MUCH FUN.

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