My Mom and this wasn't easy

[Dawn]

This is my Mom. She hates photos because she really doesn't like her 'chin'. I see that I could have put in total shade but for some reason, this looked good through the lens.

Suggestions and methods to correct? I have PS 6 and Elements 2.

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/8833/momresize4sc.jpg

[mak8ce]

What's wrong with her chin, looks fine to me. Your mom shouldn't worry about her photos she is lovely. Good picture on your part.

[Tsmith]

I agree with mak8ce. If anything maybe a little fill flash to highlight the shadows.

[bikerider]

Very nice photo of an attractive woman, she looks relaxed actually and you've captured her well.
Roger.

[Cleo199]

It's funny how we're our own worst critics, eh? Your mother is a very attractive woman with no flaws at all. Just leave the picture as is. ;o)

[Titus213]

If it ain't broke don't fix it. This photo ain't broke. And neither is your Mom's chin. She is a very attractive lady and you've captured her well here.

[Curtis N]

What Titus said.
The bits of sunlight give her cheeks a nice, healthy glow.
Nice job!

[mijbril]

Deine Mutter ist verrückt. (she's crazy).

Have to echo Curtis & agree with Titus, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". It's a great shot!!!

[Noni]

Deine Mutter ist verrückt. (she's crazy).
Ya. But in a good way.

Tell your mother her chin is fine. And that you used a pose which didn't accent the chin at all, so even if it weren't fine, it would be fine.

I might've tried using a reflector to help warm/light her face, but this is good enough to go to an 11x17, framed, and put on the mantel. Well done...

Best-
Noni

[Dawn]

thank you all.. I have forwarded this entire thread to her email. I told her so.... :)