Peggy’s Show & Tell Example - #1

Instructions:
1. Convert the RAW file to JPEG in Adobe Camera Raw.
2. Make a copy of the background layer.
3. Run “Portrait Pop” action. Paint eyes, lips, headress and armband with white brush.
Portrait Pop, Shannon Beauford, 9/28/08 from atncentral.com
4. Reduce top layer to 88% (portrait pop is a little intense).
5. CTL E to merge one layer down.
6. Make a new copy of that layer.
7. Use Quick Selection Tool to choose floor under model.
8. Use burn tool to darken floor.
9. Deselect and burn a bit around top of picture.
10. Make another copy of the layer.
11. Desaturate picture (SHFT - CTL - U).
12. Add a Layer mask to that layer.
13. Paint the model with a black brush to bring the color back.
14. Paint with a white brush to fix any mistakes.
15. SHFT-CTL-E to flatten layers.
16. Add contrast of +18.
17. Crop as a square.