showdow removal

[lee_m815]

hi all, is there a way to remove the shadows from this photo or atleast improve it somehow.. ive got cs2 & can do the basic's but ive failed to remove the shadows..


http://www.fileupyours.com/files/51375/IMG_1711-01%20sh.jpg

[Michaelmjc]

Theres no way you can remove shadow or harsh lighting. Thats why its best to have a light difuser or take the picture under a tree, cloudy day, etc.. As far as improving the picture goes, I tighter crop would be much better, and if you shot in RAW, you might be able to get rid of the blow outs on the face.

[therosefairy]

did you go under adjustments - shadow/highlight and try and adjust it there? thats all i can think of that may help a little.

[tim]

Shadows and highlights - works much better from RAW or even full res JPG. Go to advanced mode and play with color and contrast, as well as tonal range of shadows.