Play with the White and Blacks as well until you get a satisfactory result. Tweak the Highlights and Shadows individually with the corresponding sliders.

You can make general adjustments with the Exposure and Contrast sliders. The next step is to get the lighting right in the image. Step 4: Exposure, Highlights, Shadows, Etc. If you don’t have that option, you can slide the Temp and Tint sliders until you see accurate results. The easiest way to set the white balance is to click the eye-dropper and click somewhere in the image that should be white. The white balance tool is conveniently located at the top. Open the Basic panel on the right side of your workspace. But if you didn’t or it still needs a tweak, you can do this in Lightroom. Of course, you should have set the white balance in your camera to the ideal setting when you took the image. Step 3: Adjust the White BalanceĪccurate white balance is key to getting the skin tones right in an image. If you don’t have a preset, skip to Step 3 to continue editing manually.

(See our tutorials on how to add or install presets or how to create your own preset for more information).

You might choose to use one of Lightroom’s included presets or perhaps you have bought or created your own. Presets give you a starting point to work with when editing. Click Develop to open the editing panels. When it finishes importing, Lightroom will jump to the normal workspace with the filmstrip at the bottom. Select the image(s) you want to import and click Import on the lower right side of your screen. On the left side of your screen, choose the source, usually a memory card or a folder on your computer. In the Library module, click the Import button in the lower left corner of your workspace, right above the filmstrip. The first step is to bring your portrait into Lightroom. Step 10: Whiten Teeth, Darken Lips, Brighten Eyes.Step 4: Exposure, Highlights, Shadows, Etc.

Step 1: Import Your Image into Lightroom.

Editing portraits in lightroom