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	Almost Married I softened the skin on her face without softening her facial features (eyes, nose, lips). The car was spotless already so I didn't have to brush anything out. Amina Wojcik

Sharon C. Hinze

Ok, it's lovely...so how did you soften the skin without softening the skin. wondering minds want to know.....???? Thanks for sharing. S

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July 30, 2005

Amina Wojcik

Sorry. I guess I was a little unclear. What I meant was that I softened the skin on her face without softening features like her eyes or the details of her nose and lips. That way it looks like she has perfect skin but it doesn't look like she has blurry eyes.

I did this in Photoshop using the Gaussian Blur filter. I basically blurred her intire face minus the delicate features.

This is my first upload to BetterPhoto.com. I was an avid user of DigitalPhotoContest.com. I'm still learning the ropes of this site. So far so good.

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July 30, 2005

Susana Ms Heide

Amina this is a GORGEOUS bridal portrait!!! I bet she will love this! Good luck in the contest. Oh, and WELCOME to Betterphoto!!

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July 30, 2005

Leanne M.E. Boyd

Welcome to our community, Amina! Lovely shot, beautiful bride!

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July 31, 2005

Brandy Wilkinson

This is so nicely done! How did you blurr only her face and not her eyes and other facial features?

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July 31, 2005

Amina Wojcik

Brandy,

I copied her face into a new layer. I blurred that layer and then I erased the eyes, nose lips, eyebrows, and anything else that I didn't want to appear blurry.

I hope this helps.

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August 01, 2005

Jill M. Higgins

Love the framing - great photo!
I can't wait to try your trick!