Enhancing Contrast and Clarity

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Photo Equipment & MCP Actions™ Products Used

Camera and Lens Used: [amazon_link id=”B004V4IWKG” target=”_blank” ]Nikon D5100 [/amazon_link] ; 18-55mm kit lens
ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed: ~5.6, 1/100, ISO100,
Software Used: Photoshop
Actions/Presets Used: MCP’s Free Photoshop Actions, Newborn Necessities Photoshop Actions, Fusion Photoshop Actions
Extra Details: Started with white balance and exposure adjustment in ACR.
Hand cloned out line in the backdrop behind subject.
Ran Exact-O-Sharp from Fusion on her eyes.
Masked Peach Fuzz from NN on her eyes.
Ran One Click Color from Fusion.
Ran Natural Vignette from NN.
Left all actions at original opacities.

Credits:

Image Title: Vintage Valentine’s
By: Jenna Schwartz
Studio: Photo Studio Vegas
Website: http://photostudiovegas.com