

Use Photoshop (and Photoshop Elements) Actions to streamline your photo editing process and get a better end result. If you enjoyed this tutorial, you might also like… Software: Photoshop Elements 11 and Photoshop CS6 Note: This tutorial was originally published June 2013.ĭigi Scrap Tutorial: Turn that Frown Upside Down by Nannette Dalton Show us your before and after photos in the Digi Scrap Tutorial Gallery at Digital Scrapper! There! I think he looks much happier to be with me! In the dialog box, choose a name and location for your image, and click Save.

This step is optional but helps you to compare your changes with the original photo. Press Ctrl J (Mac: Cmd J) to duplicate the background layer.He needs just a bit of cheering up, don’t you think? In the Menu Bar, choose File > Duplicate and click OK.Open the image (File > Open) you want to work with.Subtle use of the Liquify filter can make a big difference. One little caution: Don’t overdo the image adjustments (unless you are going for a crazy funny look).

The tool we will be using is the Liquify filter. Well, I have a simple solution that will nudge just a bit of a smile out of him. He really has a great smile, so it drives me crazy that he refuses to smile. He doesn’t like how he looks when he smiles. Don't be afraid to use your imagination.Have you ever had a family photo taken where everyone is dressed perfectly, every hair is in place, and no one is blinking, but that one person isn’t smiling? For me, it is always my husband. Make subtle adjustments to these areas with the Liquify tool as well, as shown in the final image. Smiling changes the shape of your cheeks, eyes, and so on. Remember that when changing the shape of any portion of the image, think of the other effects this may have on the rest of the image. If you use the Liquify command in this way you will not stretch the image as much and it won't appear distorted. Try starting the distortion a little farther away from the actual area, working out toward the edges. Do not just pull on the edges of areas where the lines are, as this will cause the area you are distorting to become blurry. Use the Forward Warp tool in the upper-left corner to turn up the corners of her mouth. Too small a brush will cause small ripples in your change. In the Tool options, choose a large brush (a small brush will make it difficult to keep the lines smooth and fluid). Here, we'll use the Liquify tool to improve her mood.
