
Shed Some LightĪfter you’ve added the Black & White Adjustment Layer, we can take the first steps to brightening the areas under the subject’s eyes. We can disable it at any time and it won’t be included when we export our final image – it’s simply there to help us check our work. This type of layer is known as a Check Layer. Removing color will give us the ability to more easily identify areas of light and dark that may need adjustment. You can do this by going to the layer tab, down to New Adjustment Layer, and then to Black & White. Our preferred method is to add a Black & White adjustment layer on top of the Layer Stack while we work. Adding a Check Layerīefore we get started, we want to make it as easy as possible for us to be able to identify the transitions of highlights to shadows in the image.

Then we’ll show a quick method for rescuing some of the original skin color using the Brush Tool and Blending Modes. Using Adjustment Layers, Layer Masks, and our old friend Blend If, you’ll learn how to target only the darker portions of the skin that need to appear brighter. In this tutorial, we break down an easy process for reducing the dark circles that can often appear under eyes in a photo.


Quickly Adjust the Texture and Skin Tone of Under-Eye Areas
