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Quick Photo Fixes

Software Solutions to Many Common Photo Problems

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As hard as we try, not every photo comes out perfect. Thankfully, today's photo editing software makes it easy to correct a myriad of mistakes. Here are some software solutions to many common photo problems.

Fixing Red Eye

Red Eye Before & After Example© S. Chastain
Most software today has a red eye tool that makes quick work of removing red eye. But now and then you might come across a stubborn case of red eye where the automatic red eye tool in your software doesn't work. That's okay… it's not that hard to fix manually!
• Remove Red Eye with Corel Photo-Paint
• Remove Red Eye with Paint Shop Pro (any Version)
• Red Eye Tool in Paint Shop Pro X
• Remove Red Eye with PhotoDeluxe
• Remove Red Eye with Photoshop (any Version)
• Remove Red Eye with Photoshop Elements
• Remove Red-Eye with the Sponge Tool in Photoshop or Elements
• Remove Red Eye with Photoshop (Animated Video Tutorial)
• Red Eye Removal in Paint.net
• Red Eye Removal in GIMP
• Fix Red Eye with Picasa
• Remove Red Eye with XnView
More Tips and Tools for Removing Red Eye from Digital Photos

Fixing Pet Eye

Pet Eye Before and After© S. Chastain
Pet eye is the glowing white, green, red, or yellow eye reflections that you often get when taking photos of pets or animals in low light conditions when a flash is used. This tutorial shows you a fairly easy way to fix the pet eye problem using just about any photo-editing software.
• Fixing Pet Eye in Your Photos
• Video: Adobe Photoshop Pet Eye Fix
• Fix Pet Eye Quickly with Picnik
Fixing Pet Eye in Your Photos

Straightening a Crooked Photo

Straightening a Crooked Photo© S. Chastain
• Two Ways to Straighten a Skewed Horizon with Photoshop or Elements
• Straighten a Crooked Image with the Crop Tool in Photoshop or Elements
• Straighten a Crooked Photo and Fix Skewed Perspective with Paint Shop Pro
• Straighten a Horizon with Paint.NET
• Straighten a Crooked Photo with The GIMP
• Video: Make a Skewed Line Straight in Photoshop

Fixing Photos that are Too Dark (Underexposed)

Corrected Underexposure© S. Chastain
In a few simple steps, you can quickly fix exposure problems that result in a too dark or too light photo.
• How To Quickly Correct a Dark Photo in Paint Shop Pro
• How To Quickly Correct a Dark Photo in Photoshop
• Use Paint.NET to Correct a Dark Photo Due to Underexposure

Fixing Photos that are Too Light (Overexposed)

Corrected Overexposure© S. Chastain

• How To Quickly Correct a Washed Out Photo in Paint Shop Pro
• How To Quickly Correct a Washed Out Photo in Photoshop
• Use Paint.NET to Correct a Light Photo Due to Overexposure

Improving Appearances

Whiter Teeth Before and After© S. Chastain
Wouldn't we all like to look a few years younger? Here are some tips for reducing the appearance of wrinkles, brightening a smile, and magically erasing facial blemishes.
• How To Smooth Skin and Conceal Blemishes With Corel Photo-Paint
• How To Smooth Skin and Conceal Blemishes With Paint Shop Pro
• How To Whiten Teeth With Paint Shop Pro
• How To Smooth Skin and Conceal Blemishes With Photoshop 5 and Up
• How To Whiten Teeth in Photoshop (any Version)
• How To Touch-up Facial Features in Roxio PhotoSuite 4
• How To Touch-up Facial Features With PhotoImpact
• Enhance a Portrait with a Soft Focus "Glamour" Effect in Paint.NET
• How To Whiten Teeth with Paint.NET
• Video: Fix Blemishes with Photoshop Healing Brush
• Video: De-Aging in Photoshop CS5
Improve Your Image

Other Tips for Common Photo Problems

Corel Smart Fix© Corel Corporation
• Removing Flash Reflections from Eyeglasses in Photoshop
• Remove a Date from a Photo
• Replace a Dull Sky with Photoshop Elements
• Selective Correction with Adjustment Layers and Masks in Photoshop or Elements
• Beginner Picture Fix Tutorial Using PhotoFiltre
• Fix Photos the Smart Way with Corel Paint Shop Pro
• Improve a Dull Photo with Paint Shop Pro
• Use Paint.NET to Correct Color Cast
Digital Photography Tips and Techniques

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